I don't have Dr. Jones but I have Dr. Svendson... I also have health partners and had my approval in 2 business days!
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea over a year ago and absolutely hate wearing the mask and rip it off when I'm sleeping. They require you wear your mask a minimum of 4 hours a night but for me I can barely get past 2 and my surgeon still gave the ok. I'm not sure tho if it makes a difference that I was diagnosed before I even started this journey and have been struggling with it for a year.
I'm required to do a 10 day pre op diet but started at 2 weeks before so my body could adjust to the lack of food and then I can cheat a little with half a cup of greek yogurt if I'm absolutely starving.
My surgery date is the 7th and at first it seemed so far away and now I feel like I can't get it to slow down!