Forum: General Discussion
09-13-2009, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 62,976
Re: so I recieved a couple of pm's
Not to threadjack, but if anyone is considering Gastric Bypass and has any questions or concerns, please feel free to PM me and ask. I had this done and while I've been successful, there are things...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2009, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,394
Re: Help buying teadmill
I would highly recommend this site. I purchased a model from them four years ago and it's still running strong today. Very heavy duty, gym quality treadmills and most of the machines are rated for...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
This is one feature I miss after stopping the use of my CPAP. For the entire time I used it, which was just over a year, I had no colds, no sinus problems, no phlegm in the back of my throat in the...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
14 is pretty high pressure, at least it was for me. I was big guy then, so the pressure of my lungs being fully expanded against my chest wall hurt and I'd be sore all day. I found out how to...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2009, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
Which machine were you given? Does it have Bi-flex with it? Bi-flex allows you to break pressure by opening your mouth without that overwhelming intake of air that chokes you.
Here's the machine...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2009, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
Back spasms are chest soreness are some of the initial side affects of the CPAP. Imagine that your basically inflating yourself non-stop throughout the night. They do subside, but in my case, the...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
08-03-2009, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 7,014
Views: 954,339
Re: What beers are you enjoying?
Bear Republic Racer 5 last night. Wow, great malty beer. Split 2 bottles with my wife and both of us were buzzing.
Stone Brewing Ruination is another good brew
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
07-17-2009, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,109
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
07-03-2009, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 7,014
Views: 954,339
Re: What beers are you enjoying?
My favorite beer. I picked up four bottles of the 120, plan on aging two and slowly enjoying a couple over the weekend.
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale takes a very close second.
And can't go wrong...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2009, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2009, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
One other thing I like to mention to people is another angle that may actually be the cause of sleep apnea in men, and that is low testosterone levels. I had my checked just prior to my bypass...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2009, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
What's truly sad is that sleep apnea is the most un-diagnosed illness and yet is causes so many others. My father suffered with Parkinson's disease for many years before his death and I've lost...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2009, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 421
Views: 84,117
Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread
Hi, my name is David, and I had sleep apnea.
It nearly cost me my life and my mind. I gained a significant amount of weight and at one point was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. I could...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2009, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
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