Sleep apnea

[Jenyp8409 200]

Has anyone ever been denied surgery for having sleep apnea

[SuperDave 1,115]

According to my surgeon sleep apnea is a reason to have surgery, not a reason to deny it. It was listed as a co-morbidity on my insurance approval papers.

[Jenyp8409 200]

Oh that good to know the nurse that did the sleep study told me it might be a problem but I got my surgery date scheduled so I'm not worried anymore lol thanks

[emtscott54 108]

If you are on CPAP, you must bring your machine, mask, and tubing to the hospital. Since you will have anesthesia in your system and pain mess, it is important to have for when you are sleeping after surgery.

[Jenyp8409 200]

I was told not to bring the machine just the mask... But I will take the whole thing just in case

[emtscott54 108]

No. Do what they told you. Every practice is different. They may have a certain machine they like to use pistop.

[Jenyp8409 200]

I'm going to call them to make sure though

[Tiffyxox 12]

I was treated for it, with the machine in a little over a month it almost completely. Gone and thats only during pre op

[yankee2gal2@yahoo.com 22]

I just recently got the Cpap. But I can't stand it! I feel smothered by i

[BizzyB 119]

sleep apnea is usually considered a reason for surgery from the insurance stand point... especially as it is a co-morbidity if your BMI alone does not make you eligible for the surgery per your insurance. But I see you are scheduled and ready to go so all is well Good luck to you on your surgery!

[yankee2gal2@yahoo.com 22]

Thanks 3 days to go

[Jenyp8409 200]

sleep apnea is usually considered a reason for surgery from the insurance stand point... especially as it is a co-morbidity if your BMI alone does not make you eligible for the surgery per your insurance. But I see you are scheduled and ready to go so all is well Good luck to you on your surgery!

thanks