pulmonary / sleep study

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Been waiting for a call from sleep study center for nearly four weeks. My Bariatric coordinator has put in the order multiple times. Today she says she gives up and is sending me directly to a pulmonologist for clearance.. so no sleep study? Thoughts?

[Bobfitz 0]

If you haven't had a sleep study before, I would definitely pursue one. It's an important test whether you're having surgery or not. I would look into finding another sleep center if you don't get your referral soon. Referrals sometimes take a while to happen. Be patient. Even if it takes a few weeks longer it's well worth it. By the way, most sleep specialists are Pulmonologists or equivalent. Good Luck!

[mz.newlife54 103]

Hi. My surgeon told me the sleep center would call me. I gave them a day and then i called them. My sleep study is September 3 but i see the pulmonary doctor August 29. Ive beem calling sleep center for cancellations. Good luck.

[ma3 7]

I just had my sleep study on Monday. They told me there is a three month back-log plus a wait list. I actually went to the office and asked that if they have any cancellations to please call me. Two days later they called and got me in more than a month earlier than scheduled. Keep on them. Oh-by the way, I PASSED!

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Well I finally got my sleep study appt. For Sept 9th or sooner if its precertified in time..

[UrsulasShadow 59]

I had a hard time getting a sleep study lab to schedule me. The one affiliated with my bariatric program wouldn't call me back, so I kept calling them. They then told me I needed a referral from my doctor. I told them the bariatric center sent the referral. They said that my PC needed to send a referral, which is bullpucky, because my insurance doesn't require a PC, but i had it sent anyway. Then they told me it would be a 3 month wait. I gave up and booked closer to home. That wait was 6 weeks, but I asked to be put on a list for cancellations, and I got called in the very next day.

I'm glad I had it done, because now I have a comorbidity and don't have to worry about dropping too much weight presurgery ( I'm at 41 BMI).

[mz.newlife54 103]

Well my sleep study is supposed to be Wednesday. The previous four have been cancelled. They are short on techs

[Aspring424 76]

May I ask what does a sleep study consists off. . I am waiting for a call from the center to schedule one.. is it over night? Sorry if my questions are silly

[mz.newlife54 103]

Mine is tomorrow. I didnt get a cancellation call today so i guess it's a go. My understanding is they hook wire and stuff up to you and then watch you sleep and look for times when you stop breathing. More to it but that's how i interpret it.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I saw the pulmonary doc today to order my cpap machine. He said, "you need to take off the weight so you don't need this". I said, that was why I was going through all this, was to be approved for wls. He said, "well I generally don't sign off on wls if you are less than 400 pounds". (WHAT??!!) I currently meet UHC's BMI, so I don't really need his "clearance". I had this done for my comorbidity if I needed one. I am at 41 BMI. What an ignorant medical professional! 41 BMI and he said I was too small, but I need to lose weight. I'm 52! You think I haven't tried anything else? Oh! I was shocked at his stupidity!

[mz.newlife54 103]

Lol. I had mine last night. Only had sleep apnea during rem sleep. Have to see if i need machine. Bmi right at 40. No co morbities

[Angelkeeper4 69]

My sleep study is tomorrow night. I'm so afraid of my insomnia kicking in. I'm getting up at 4am tomorrow and staying busy all day in hopes of being exhausted. Any tips from anyone?

**update..just got call my sleep study was rescheduled two weeks...

Edited September 8, 2014 by Angelkeeper4