sugabear_440 14 Posted April 17, 2015 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?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted April 18, 2015 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted April 18, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wright616 84 Posted April 18, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sugabear_440 14 Posted April 18, 2015 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 anymorethanks 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majorsmama 91 Posted April 19, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
