sleep apnea diagnosis

[mimic86 23]

Hello!,

I met with my bariatric surgeon 6/18/2015 and I am doing all of my clearances now. I have done mosts of them, I still have my EGD Monday. I met with the pulmonolgist last week and he sent more for a sleep study (He wanted to test me for sleep apnea, which I personally thought that I had anyways. I did a home sleep study which diagnosed me with sleep apnea and I did a CPAP titration study two nights ago. I am scheduled to call the sleep physician next week for results and what I assume is setting up getting a CPAP. I also meet with my pulmonologist next week. My question is, I have heard some people say that the surgeon just wants you to start using the CPAP before your surgery and bring it with you, but I also have heard some say that some sugeons want you to wear it for a set amount of time prior to the surgery. I know it depends on the surgeon but just the get a general idea, if anyone who has been through this experience or know someone who has could share it with me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Debbie Jean 406]

I was diagnosed as part of my pre op testing. My surgeon required that I wear my CPAP successfully for 2 weeks before my surgery.

I'm sure I had sleep apnea for a long time but resisted testing because I thought I could never sleep with a mask on my face. Honestly, I adapted so well I have to laugh at my own reticence. I sleep better and feel so much better! I actually love my CPAP!

But I wouldn't have finally done if my surgeon hadn't required it. I'm sure it's added years to my life ????

[mimic86 23]

Thanks for the reply! Same here I've felt that I've had it for years but I was a little hesitant to sleep with the mask and I also thought that I would lose weight and it would go away. That night sleeping with the mask, wasn't bad, the worst part was all of the wires and so forth so I don't feel to concerned about the actual CPAP. 2 weeks isn't bad, I hope my surgeon doesn't require more than that. I am trying to have the surgery before my school semester in the fall so I don't have to miss school.

[QuilterGal 216]

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

[mimic86 23]

ok great thanks

[Dub 9,922]

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

Been a huge fan of my CPAP for the last 10-12 years. On my 3rd machine now.

It will improve your life in many...many ways.

[mimic86 23]

Update... I messaged my bariatric group and they said it all depends on what my pulmonary doctor says. I messaged my pulmonary group and they said the doctor will clear me once I have my CPAP and start using it (yay!) and I have to bring it with me to surgery of course. I had my titration study last week, the CPAP equipment company has contacted me today about my insurance information, they said once that gets cleared ( 3-9 business days-sometimes sooner) they can set up for equipment pick up and the class to use it. I'm very excited. I'm hoping everything works out in time. I am trying to have my surgery the week of August 13th (ish) because I start classes August 27th and I don't want to miss any school. Thanks for all of your feed back!

[Debbie Jean 406]

That sounds like perfect timing!

Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly for you ????

[Karlnjax 163]

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

Been a huge fan of my CPAP for the last 10-12 years. On my 3rd machine now.

It will improve your life in many...many ways.

@@Dub I'm on my 3rd machine too and I can't agree with you more about how it will change your life! I don't know what I did without my Bi-pap! Well for one I didn't get any rest lol

[mimic86 23]

Thanks for your replies!! They called me and I'm getting my CPAP Monday! Progress!.... I'm excited, I'm ALWAYS tired! How long does it take before you feel better?

[Debbie Jean 406]

I felt better the very first night. I think because I actually slept

Certainly within a week there was a noticeable difference. Before I was always nodding off at my desk after lunch at work. That's where I saw the effect first. I wasn't sleepy after lunch LOL

Edited July 24, 2015 by Debbie Jean

[Dub 9,922]

I felt better in the first day or two from using the CPAP.

Outstanding results.