Olivia23- I had to have clearance from a cardiologist and a pulmonoligist, which has cost me about $500. I don't have to have a sleep study done. The pre-op tests such as ekg, chest x-ray, bloodwork are included in the fee of my surgeon. I meet with the surgeon today and they have already scheduled my surgery for April 4. I am amazed at how fast everything has gone.
I saw the pulmonologist on wednesday. Just did a breathing test and was checked head to toe. He gave me the go ahead so now I'm waiting to see the cariologist for clearance.
I live in Indiana and I don't have insurance that covers the surgery so I am paying for it myself. I am having it done in Jeffersonville which is about 2 hours from where I live. It's significantl less expensive than my hometown.
That's very exciting! I meet with my surgeon next Tuesday. He requires a recommendation from my primary care doc and clearance from a cardiologist and a pulmonologist. I only have the visit with the cardiologist left to do. I hope everything goes pretty quick for me as well.