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How long did you wait to start working out after surgery? The surgeon told me at least two weeks before I start any cardio of any sort, but I’m just curious to see what everyone else did. If you weight lift, when did that start for you?!

That’s what I thought. Thanks for the input.

Does anyone use Aetna in Illinois? I know plans can vary, but I’m wondering about there approval process. When I first met with the surgeon I had a 40 BMI. As it’s supposed to...it’s dropped since my first visit. Not much, but it’s dropped. The PA I saw at the next visit said that if I do not have sleep apnea, then I wouldn’t qualify. Does anyone have any knowledge of this. Isn’t the purpose of the program to lose weight. I would be under the 40 BMI at surgery, so am I supposed to be a 40 at the time of surgery? Just confused! Any advice is appreciated.

@bari_ks Were you aware of your sleep apnea and just needing it confirmed or were you totally clueless?

The sleep center is sending me a “kit” as they called it, with cables to go around my chest, something that goes in my nose and something that goes on my finger! I was just wondering how “official” these results would be, or it would be enough (if I had sleep apnea) to be considered for surgery. I’m right below the BMI, but have questionable blood pressure and my cholesterol could be better. Just seeking some advice from those who have been there. Thanks for all the replies!

Has anyone had a sleep apnea test performed at home and have been approved? My insurance denied the hospital test, but approved the at home test. Just wondering if anyone has had this experience?

I have a question for those who have had Bariatric Surgery. How is your health compared to what it was before? I know many people have major health concern before surgery and they are cleared up once the weight is lost. But has anyone’s health declined? Do you catch the “common cold” more often? Are you on different medications? I’m very curious about this, I’ve heard conflicting arguments.