My surgeon recommended I have the sleep study done before they send my info to the insurance for approval on the LB surgery.

Well, I got a call today that I DO NOT have obstructive sleep apnea. Do you think I will still get approved for surgery, or did I just lose my 'golden ticket'??

Thanks in advance!

My surgeon recommended I have the sleep study done before they send my info to the insurance for approval on the LB surgery.

Well, I got a call today that I DO NOT have obstructive sleep apnea. Do you think I will still get approved for surgery, or did I just lose my 'golden ticket'??

Thanks in advance!

I am still only a little better then 1/2 way through my 6 months.. however I read a lot...there are many other things that would make you qualify with insurance for the surgery..such as your BMI 40 + is a qualifier...with nothing else...high cholestrol, H BP- diabetes...you really should speak with your primary care physician since they will be the one helping to support everything for your approval along with the surgeons office. I certainly would not discount your golden ticket...and I would try to attend a support group. They can be really informative of other peoples experiences. What is super important is to maintain your 6 months -- don't gain any weight..in that time...don't skip a month with your primary dr...or else you need to start all over again. I cannot tell you how many people I heard from in the support group that missed an appt and had to start all over again.

Good luck and don't give up!!!

Thanks Sandy for the response! I'm fortunate that I don't have to do that whole 6mo monitoring with the doctor. I do have over 3yrs of proof of my weight issues, so I'm able to go on the 'fast track'. Thank goodness! In fact seeing that my BIM is so high, plus being on blood pressure meds, plus having a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, and having gestational diabetes during both of my pregnancies...I think my insurance company would be idiots NOT to approve me. :smile:

Thank you again!

I think you are in good standing..to get approved...so I would not worry about it....Good luck with your process..let me know how it goes