Annoyed - Pulmonologist rant

[erikaw1971 0]

So I went to what I thought was my final pre-op appointment today. No problems on the PFT, the results were "very good". The pulmonologist :reddevil:then feels my jaw and neck and says I have a small jaw and because of that and being obese, I need a sleep study. WTF? I was thwarted by having a small jaw?

Now I have to have a sleep study Sunday night. How long does it take for the results from the ss? Anyone know? I want to get this this show on the road!

Oh yeah, and I sleep on my stomach (even when pregnant through 25 weeks!)...how is that going to be possible with all of those electrodes?

[sakirby 0]

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When I went for my sleep study they had the results ready when I woke up, hopefully this will happen for you. My surgery is in 2 weeks but one of the first things my surgeon did was order the sleep study. I had it done three months ago, they said it was to determine if I would be required to stay overnite or be able to do outpatient surgery. I had to sleep on my back (you will see why when they start hooking you up) but it wasn't that bad, it's just for one night. Your almost there, just keep your head up and good luck.

[erikaw1971 0]

Oooh...that's very good news about quick results...thank you! I'm doing the study at one of the large medical group offices here in the Chicago burbs, and since they are all on the same computer system as my surgeon, I'm hoping that they can share the info fast!

[sakirby 0]

Yeah, I actually had mine at the same hospital I will be having the surgery at and my surgeon is across the street.

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