Emma is joined by Tairis Morales Medina who shares about a successful bariatric surgery that resolved her sleep apnea along with other health problems.  Together they discuss:

* The mini-stroke that alerted Tairis to her high blood pressure.

* Considering bariatric surgery to resolve obesity and other health problems.

* Doing a sleep study as part of qualifying for bariatric surgery and getting a diagnosis of sleep apnea.

* Adjusting to CPAP and how quickly Tairis found she did not need it after successful bariatric surgery.

* The nuances of discussing weight and obstructive sleep apnea: not everyone with obesity has sleep apnea and plenty of thin people have sleep apnea.  Discussing the attitudes of health professionals when dealing with patients with obesity and how it needs to change.

* How Tairis feels now, 2 1/2 years from surgery and 126 lbs down.

Follow Tairis on her Instagram: @mommy_sleeve_journey

This episode is sponsored by

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Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.