Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone!

So my insurance has approved me for the surgery and on my Authorization form it says my expected day should be Jan. 16th. Unfortunately, I don't go and do the sleep study until Feb. 16th. Is there anyway around the sleep study? Lol... I'm so ready to get on to a healthier lifestyle. I'm super excited about my approval just waiting around for the sleep study is the hard part that takes a lot of patience

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Make sure you're on the list (if they keep one) to call if there is a cancelation. I got in earlier than my appointment that way. I think these places have a good amount of cancelations, because I was called twice in three days (the first time didn't work out for me.)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why do you have to have a sleep study? Does your insurance require it or just the doctor? I guess I don't understand why you'd need to find out if you have sleep apnea right before surgery because losing the weight would remedy the sleep apnea (most likely).

Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why do you have to have a sleep study? Does your insurance require it or just the doctor? I guess I don't understand why you'd need to find out if you have sleep apnea right before surgery because losing the weight would remedy the sleep apnea (most likely).

Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Apnea will occur under anesthesia as well. They need to know.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went to the sleep Apnea consult 10/25 and was given an at home sleep study test that came in the mail about 2 weeks later and mailed it back the morning after I finished the 2nd night of testing. I would definitely call to see if they have any cancellations.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×