Did You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know it?

[Jeni 85 0]

UHC isn't going to budge on the 5 years of BMI >40, despite only missing it by one weigh in in 2003 that put me at around 38. Sigh. So, my next step is to submit under BMI >35, but with comorbidities. I have insulin resistence, but not diabetes, so that one's out. The only one left that I might have is sleep apnea. My question is this: was anyone out there shocked to discover they had sleep apnea?

My husband thinks I have it because I am always tired and wake up constantly at night to use the bathroom (true). I also snore all night long, according to him. :grouphug: However, he never hears me gasp for breath or anything like that. I'm going to get the sleep study done regardless, but isn't this something that he would notice me doing, if not me?

Thanks for the replies! :smile:

When i was going through this process.. i was completely and utterly cinvinced that i dont have any sleeping disorders... But i did the sleep study in order to comply with my surgeons orders and was shocked to find out i had a mild case of sleep apnea...

I dont really have any of the symptoms of it but still had it.. so its is completely possible...

Im actually going for another sleep study in the next couple weeks to see if my sleep apnea has gone away.. i had lost 105lbs since i had that study.. and they say weight loss helps to fix the problem so im hoping to wipe my record clear of that..

there are other comorbities out there... do you have high blood pressure... cholesterol...??? what about your periods?? are they regular or do you have anything like pcos or endometriosis which are usually linked to verweight and obese patients?? there are tons of things out there.... talk to your dr.. to see if they can help...:pray2:

best of luck to you!!:laugh:

[m&nsmama 0]

The only comorbidities my UHC plan considers are

1. Diabetes

2. High blood pressure

3. Severe Obsstructive sleep apnea

4. Heart disease

I have PCOS and insulin resistance, but those aren't considered under my plan. If I have sleep apnea, I get the surgery. If I don't, I'm out of luck.

[Jeni 85 0]

The only comorbidities my UHC plan considers are

1. Diabetes

2. High blood pressure

3. Severe Obsstructive sleep apnea

4. Heart disease

I have PCOS and insulin resistance, but those aren't considered under my plan. If I have sleep apnea, I get the surgery. If I don't, I'm out of luck.

oh good luck and keep trying... you can keep appealing and pushing they sometimes give in...:grouphug:

[m&nsmama 0]

Well, I had my sleep study. :thumbup:

The results are in. I "kind of sort of" have sleep apnea. (That's an understatment)

On my back, I averaged 104 events PER HOUR.

On my side, I averaged 34 events PER HOUR.

So, on average, I have 49 events per hour, which means I actually have SEVERE sleep apnea.

The doctor wanted to know how much caffeine I drink a day, and I told him the truth: NONE. He couldn't believe it. He said with the number of events I'm having, he doesn't understand how I am functioning. My brain is "awake" almost every minute of the night. I need to be on a c-pap immediately, for sure, but he doesn't think getting cleared for surgery will be a problem based on my study.

I'm just posting my results for the people who told me not to lose hope, and for those out there like me who think they don't have sleep apnea. Believe me, you don't have to gasp to have it!

THANKS!!

[RedTulips3 0]

If I have sleep apnea, I get the surgery. If I don't, I'm out of luck.

Well, I had my sleep study. :tongue2:

The results are in. I "kind of sort of" have sleep apnea. My brain is "awake" almost every minute of the night. I need to be on a c-pap immediately, for sure, but he doesn't think getting cleared for surgery will be a problem based on my study.

Congratulations on having sleep apnea?! It's good twofold that you found out you have sleep apnea: 1. Now your body and brain can get the proper sleep it needs every night and 2. You have a chance at qualifying for surgery.

Good luck with getting approved!

[m&nsmama 0]

I know, you don't really know if congratulations are in order! I am happy that I may have the surgery, but having sleep apnea as severe as I do is definitely worrisome. Hopefully it will improve after I lose weight, because that mask is the pits.

[bklyn1984 0]

I did this test in 2006 and I was negative for sleep Apnea. Then my pulmonologist's insisted I have the test again before they would pre-approve me for surgery. I had the test and I now have Moderate sleep Apnea. I snored that's it. During the day I had no thoughts on sleeping or any of the other symptoms. I was floored by this news. I have the CPAP machine and she has approved me having the surgery. The CPAP machine is coming with me the day of surgery or the surgery will be postponed. I sleep less since I got this machine and I am ready to get going once I wake up. I won't lie when I say that there are nights when I want to throw it through the room but it's not an option to stop using it. My sleep doctor said she would want to do another sleep study 6 months post-op so she can see if I need an adjustment.

My surgeon's office seemed pleased by the news that I had Sleep Apnea. I was told it will help with the insurance approval process.