Sleep studies & now the wait begins for insurance approval...

[carriesherdreams 8]

Hello! So, I have had 2 sleep studies, one with mask, one without. Turns out I have moderate apnea. They said the average "events",(meaning losing/holding breath) for mild is 5-15 times, moderate is 16-25, and severe is 26+ and I averaged 16.9. So, I guess they are suggesting a mask at home. I asked the woman at the sleep study if I will need to buy one in order to get approved for the surgery and she said it depends on the doctor. I will need to ask Dr. Jay. She said since I am on the cusp of mild/moderate I may not HAVE to get one.

On another note, my last nutrition appt was on Feb 17 and they sent my papers off to the insurance company the same day. And now the wait begins... All these thoughts are going through my mind like, what if they dont approve me? What if they dont think I NEED the surgery? What if all of my hopes and plans for this surgery just go down the drain? Im going try not to think about it. Just hope for the best and say whatever will be, will be. =))

[Pepper123 320]

Yes i had moderate sleep Apnea and did not need a mask....Good luck with ALL!!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Mine was also moderate, and I did have to get a cpap machine. Now I actually sleep all night long, and wake up refreshed, where before I woke up tired. Cpap masks have come a long way, and not all of them look or feel like torture devices. lol Mine is cute and pink and I use the "belle loops" just around my ears to keep the nose mask on. I can sleep on my side or stomach and no issues. You get used to not breathing through your mouth VERY quickly. But once I have the surgery and lose the weight, I wouldn't be sad to give the dang thing back.