Hi - new here and have a question???

[Stacey627 0]

Hi - I got all my test done and have been cleared for surgrey - EXCEPT for the sleep test - my pulminary Dr wants me to get a sleep study down - does anyone know if you have sleep apnea - can you still get the Lapband....I'm a little bummed - not sure what one has to do with the other...my understanding if you lose weight then the apnea goes away....can anyone help! Thanks a bunch:smile:

[fritty 0]

Hi! I have sleep apnea, and had sleep studies done. You absoultely can have the Lapband with apnea. In fact, it is a major comorbidity that will help get you approved with your insurance. You'll have the test and then you'll get a CPAP machine. It kind of sucks, but you really do sleep much better. Plus, you don't feel bad snoring all the time!

[Stacey627 0]

Great - thanks so much - I was afraid they wouldn't let me get it! YEAH!!!:thumbup:

Edited April 12, 2010 by Stacey627