Does sleep apnea delay the process?

[shelbys mom 70]

I just got the results on a sleep apnea that the surgeon ordered, and sure enough I have sleep apnea. AHI 20, whatever this means. I have,an appoi tment for medical clearance on 10/10, but does this mean it will be delayed? Does anyone know what happens at this point? Feeling a bit discouraged. Thanks in advance.????

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[Tayfusion304 39]

I had one done on 7/25 I've been using a cpap machine for a month straight plus a couple of days. Anyway, I had 48 events per hour and I'm on an airflow of 14. This has not prevented anything in terms of surgery. I was told to bring the machine with me to the hospital. Business as usual... lol

[KristenLe 5,979]

You may need to be put on a CPAP. Some surgeons/Anesthesiologist require 30 days on the CPAP before surgery but that may not be the case for you. I don't believe that AHI20 is bad (just mild sleep apnea).

Call your surgeon's office and talk to the RN. If you do need a CPAP - get that moving right away.

[shelbys mom 70]

Thank you, Tayfusion304 and KristenLe: Also glad to hear 20 is not bad.????

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[Tayfusion304 39]

No, it's not! You're welcome.

[dccarite 92]

I was diagnosed a sleep apnea like a month ago and my surgery is next week. It didn't delay anything. I stopped breathing 147 times an hour but mine is super severe apparently.

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[Nana1222 159]

No it won't at all, it will actually help with approval.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Usually it wont delay anything as long as they get you on cpap if you need it. The anesthesiologist will require you bring it with you for surgery. They want to make sure that you are on cpap as you come out of surgery especially since you are given pain medications.

I would call and ask.

[shelbys mom 70]

Usually it wont delay anything as long as they get you on cpap if you need it. The anesthesiologist will require you bring it with you for surgery. They want to make sure that you are on cpap as you come out of surgery especially since you are given pain medications.

I would call and ask.

Thank you, Djmoh

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No it won't at all, it will actually help with approval.

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Thank you Nana1222

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I was diagnosed a sleep apnea like a month ago and my surgery is next week. It didn't delay anything. I stopped breathing 147 times an hour but mine is super severe apparently.

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Thank you dccarite

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