Delayed surgery date rant

[sugabear_440 14]

So I've finished all my prerequisites for federal BCBS and all paperwork was approved. The last step was a sleep study, I thought no problem I don't have sleep apnea. My husband told me I snored by I have severe allergies and thought it was attributed to that. So sleep lab calls and says I have very mild apnea. Has anyone ever heard of "very mild apnea?" So I am now being required to start a 3-4 week cpap compliance before I'm even given a surgery date. Uggggh so frustrating, wouldn't losing the weight eliminate the need for cpap in the first place?? Has anyone ever had this type of ridiculous delay??

[jane13 2,256]

no but I do agree that WLS will help eliminate or reduce the sleep apnea. I have Fed BCBS and got pretty quick response for surgical approval. I have other commordities so I think it sped it thru. good luck!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Yes there are people on here who have had to do CPAP before getting their surgery date. It's not uncommon at all. If it is indeed weight related, chances are you will no longer need it as you lose weight. Please try not to be frustrated. Your surgeon is doing a good thing. No one wants to run the risk that you stop breathing during surgery.

[wright616 84]

I had a very mild case of sleep apnea so I had to get a cpap machine. I used it and after a couple months I didn't need it anymore

[sugabear_440 14]

I had a very mild case of sleep apnea so I had to get a cpap machine. I used it and after a couple months I didn't need it anymore

thanks everyone, I'm just a little frustrated with how it seems as if I'm nearing the finish line just to be sent back to the midpoint. I'm want to start my journey and not just keep sitting on the sideline. I met a young lady at my initial consultation 6 months ago, I recently went in to have labs drawn and she's already 3 months post op. We have the same insurance as well, I know our cases are very different but it's just a little disheartening to see where I could've been by now without all the delays...

[majorsmama 91]

I am sure it's mostly for your safety. I think I've read that people with sleep apnea are more at risk during anesthesia so while frustrating, it probably has something to do with keeping you safe.