CPAP Monitoring

[pamie40 7]

My last thing that I need to do before being approved by insurance company is to get my cpap machine and see the pulmonary doctor on Tuesday. At first, his office said that I would need to be monitored for 30 days before I could even be approved for surgery. When I called my surgeon's office, they said that as long as I had initially seen the pulmonary doctor and was using the cpap machine, they would send request for surgery in. I did not have to wait another 30 days. My question is, how does the pulmonary doctor monitor you on the machine? Can they take readings on it while I am at home? A bit confused! I am praying I get a surgery date of early April! Fingers crossed!!!!

[shmily 424]

My unit has a modum and they can read it, the company you got it from, from their computer.....Apria, blah blah home health etc, and report to your doctor

[shmily 424]

I dont see edit, so I should say, my unit and my supplier can read it....

[sue5 2]

they wouldnt operate on me untill i had my cpap machine and they insisted i take it into hospital with me ,and i didnt even use it.

[iamsoworthit 430]

they wouldnt operate on me untill i had my cpap machine and they insisted i take it into hospital with me ,and i didnt even use it.

Why would you not use a life saving device? I don't understand...

[KittyKat848 93]

Just a note: they can tell if you've just left in running or actually used it by the compliance data. sleep apnea is one of the largest killers of the obese. A surgeon who requires this is doing a good job.

[shmily 424]

They told me to bring my mask and didnt use it either but it would not have worked with the cannula anyway...

[shmily 424]

correct. I use mine every night

Just a note: they can tell if you've just left in running or actually used it by the compliance data. sleep apnea is one of the largest killers of the obese. A surgeon who requires this is doing a good job.

[sue5 2]

only just got the cpap before surgery i dont get on with it and am waiting to go back to sleep clinic.

[shmily 424]

what do you mean you "don't get on with it"? If it is the mask, it takes a while to find the right one

[iamsoworthit 430]

Just a note: they can tell if you've just left in running or actually used it by the compliance data. sleep apnea is one of the largest killers of the obese. A surgeon who requires this is doing a good job.

Yep I agree! Luckily I don't have sleep apnea but my mother does. The last three years she didn't use her cpap because she lost weight and the mask didn't fit. She was compliant for years before that. She now has memory loss, her heart is in bad shape and kidneys failing. The dr believes it is getting worse all because of her not getting enough oxygen at night. It is a life saving tool. For those who need it, please find a mask that works and wear it. I am devistated that my moms lack of compliance has turned to this...

[francesmcg 11]

As a Respiratory Therapist I can tell you that sleep apnea puts incredible stress on your heart. Not wearing your cpap is no different that not following other Physicians orders. You are only harming yourself which show immaturity and irresponsibility for doing the beat you can before and after surgery. Just like blood pressure medication, exercise, getting enough protein: just do it!

[loving.life 110]

My husband had to take him machine too. When you have surgery the meds are so strong that your apnea is worse. . They can't control your apnea so they will have you use your machine in recovery if they see your having trouble breathing.