Sleep study

[NikiS 31]

Hi! Hope you all had a terrific weekend. I have a question. My surgeon didn't say that I needed a sleep study but I was told by another potential sleever that all surgeries (sleeve, by pass and lap band) require a sleep study. Is this true? So far I've attended a seminar, had blood work done, and tomorrow I go for the Upper GI and Ultrasound. After that, the only things marked on my script that I need to have are a pre-op teaching class, psych eval and a meeting with a nutritionist. Could this have been an oversight on my doctor's part or has anyone had a sleeve surgery without a sleep study?

Thanks, and enjoy the rest of your evening,

Niki

[M2G 1,836]

My surgeon only does a sleep study if necessary (i.e. sleep apnea, or other sleep issues). So I didn't need one.

I would ask your surgeon about it, but it definitely is NOT required by ALL surgeons.

[NikiS 31]

Phew...this is good to know! Thanks! I thought this was the case - me not needing a sleep study because I don't snore, suffer from sleep aptnea, etc. I'll still consult with my surgeon.