Sleep Study

[Lisa00 14]

So I just got a phone call from the sleep study place where I did my sleep study last week, yup turns out I have sleep apnea and have to go back in for another test with the machine on me. Then they will fit me with a machine as my surgeon requires it before surgery. I have to be using it for 2 weeks before she will give me a surgery date. Has anyone else ever gone through this?

[Catherine707 253]

Oh yes, but I was diagnosed a long time before I contemplated surgery. sleep apnea is a serious problem and could impact your ability to heal from the surgery. That is why your surgeon requires the study and treatment before surgery. I know it seems like a delay, but it is much better to deal with this before surgery. The good news is you won't need the machine for very long because when you lose weight you will no longer have sleep apnea!

[Lisa00 14]

Does anyone know if you have to wear the cpap machine during surgery?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Does anyone know if you have to wear the cpap machine during surgery?

they want you to have it available in case it is needed, but most end up not needing to use it during surgery.

[survivingsleever 33]

I found out through insurance hurdles I had sleep apnea. I was not required to be compliant 2 wks before receiving a surgery date. I literally got approved, scheduled, and received cpap within the same week. Started my process in June 13, getting sleeved tomorrow!

However I am required to follow up with the sleep study doctor within 90 days of my initial test. My insurance require me to use my cpap consecutively 4 hrs for 2 wks before they pay for it. They are renting the cpap from a dme company on my behalf ( with a monitoring device to ensure it's being used).