Sleep Apnea

[sheon 3]

Has anyone been diagnose with it rite before u were going to get your surgery date and it put everything on a stall ?kinda happy kinda sad because of the consequences.

[vsginnj 415]

Has anyone been diagnose with it rite before u were going to get your surgery date and it put everything on a stall ?kinda happy kinda sad because of the consequences.

I kinda thought that was a comorbidity that helped move you through the process faster, especially a new diagnosis that the ins co has not had to pay for any equipment yet.losing weight resolves this for a lot of people.

[sheon 3]

I have kaiser they told me that I have to get treated for 2 months before I can proceed.

[vsginnj 415]

I guess they pay they make the rules . Sux!

[300PoundsDown 101]

Most of the people I know of had sleep apnea. They usually want you to sleep with oxygen. But I have never heard of it being something that would prohibit you from having the surgery. I had it as well and the reason they test you for it is so they can be diligent throughout the surgery. You will be rid of it after surgery!! It won't take long. And it will be changing your life!

[BellaRoma713 46]

I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea in the 3 month waiting period. I got my machine 1 month before surgery and was required to use 2 weeks prior to surgery. I had to bring the machine to the hospital for post-op use. The oxygen in the hospital was so dry, I was glad to have the machine with humidity control.