Nervous about being approved - need sleep study

[Lisa in NJ 0]

I am just starting this journey and am fortunate that my insurance plan doesn't exclude bariatric surgery (Aetna). However, since my BMI is "only" 36, I need to have hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea as a co-morbidity. I have mild asthma but that doesn't count. My husband swears I have sleep apnea and I made my appt with the sleep disorders physician today (for June 10, earliest they could get me in!) I am so nervous that I will have the sleep study and it will show that I either don't have sleep apnea or just a mild case of it. I know it's crazy to want to have sleep apnea, but I really want to have this surgery.

I don't need to have a psych eval, but I do need to go through 90 days of nutrition counseling/exercise/pre surgery counseling. there is a great place here in south jersey that offers all of those things so that won't be a problem. I'm just really nervous about this sleep apnea thing. Now that I've decided I want to be banded and really believe that this is the tool taht will help me, I just want to do it now! Jumping through hoops stinks.

Sorry to vent, I'm just nervous. this is such a great site, I have learned so much already and look forward to learning even more.

[mst 1]

I am just starting this journey and am fortunate that my insurance plan doesn't exclude bariatric surgery (Aetna). However, since my BMI is "only" 36, I need to have hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea as a co-morbidity. I have mild asthma but that doesn't count. My husband swears I have sleep apnea and I made my appt with the sleep disorders physician today (for June 10, earliest they could get me in!) I am so nervous that I will have the sleep study and it will show that I either don't have sleep apnea or just a mild case of it. I know it's crazy to want to have sleep apnea, but I really want to have this surgery.

I don't need to have a psych eval, but I do need to go through 90 days of nutrition counseling/exercise/pre surgery counseling. there is a great place here in south jersey that offers all of those things so that won't be a problem. I'm just really nervous about this sleep apnea thing. Now that I've decided I want to be banded and really believe that this is the tool taht will help me, I just want to do it now! Jumping through hoops stinks.

Sorry to vent, I'm just nervous. this is such a great site, I have learned so much already and look forward to learning even more.

[mst 1]

I'm in the same boat. I too have Aetna and a starting BMI of 35. I have done the sleep study. I had a mild case, not "bad" enough for a cpap machine, but I still had several "episodes" during my sleep study. I have just finished the 3 month diet/excercise/nutrition program and am currently waiting to hear from Aetna. i have no other co - morbidities other than asthma, joint problems and back problems.

[Lisa in NJ 0]

We sound alike, I have asthma and back pain too (wish Aetna would consider those)! How was your experience with the 90-day nutrition, etc. program? I'm a little nervous about that too. Thanks!

[mst 1]

The 3 month diet plan wasn't too bad. I can't say I stuck with it 100 %, but i did try. I lost about 11 lbs, not great, but that is the reason I want the lap band cause I am not great on doing it on my own.

[Erika78 1]

I am from Suth Jersey too! I also have Aetna. Unfortunately my BMI is 41 so I don't neeed co-morbities but You still have to jump through hoops. I had my first nutrition class this past Sat. I have also been cleared by psch.

I was wondering if everyone needs a sleep study? I sure hope not, its not easy getting to all these different appointments and work a full time job, with 2 kids.

[Lisa in NJ 0]

I am from Suth Jersey too! I also have Aetna. Unfortunately my BMI is 41 so I don't neeed co-morbities but You still have to jump through hoops. I had my first nutrition class this past Sat. I have also been cleared by psch.

I was wondering if everyone needs a sleep study? I sure hope not, its not easy getting to all these different appointments and work a full time job, with 2 kids.

HI Erika, fellow South Jerseyite

No, not everyone needs a sleep study. I need one because Aetna requires a co-morbidity since my BMI is between 35 and 40. You're right though, managing all of these appointments is tough. I met with my primary this morning, bloodwork tomorrow, surgeon and dietician next week, sleep disorders doctor and psych eval the following week.... yikes! At this point I am praying that I do have sleep apnea so Aetna will pay.

Have you chosen your surgeon? Mine is Dr. Adam Goldstein.

Lisa