I just got notified by the company that sent me my sleep study machine that I have mild to moderate sleep apnea and I need a cpap machine before I can have my hernia/lap band surgery. I am supposed to hear from someone by Monday or Tuesday about sending me the machine. The problem is my surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15 which is next Thursday. If I dont get the machine in time will I still be able to have my surgery? I really dont think I need the cpap anyway. I never had a problem with sleep before. My husband and I have already scheduled the 15th off from work. Was anyone here diagnosed with sleep apnea prior to surgery? Did you need to bring the machine with you to the hospital?

I dont know about not having surgery but yes take it with you. You will need it to sleep there. You will have specific individualized settings. Unless you know those the hospital wont know what settings to put one of their machines onn. You can call and maybe speak with an admissions nurse just to verify. Most folks with sleep apnea never think they have a problem but it is pretty serious if goes untreated. Remember you are stopping breathing! But hopefully with surgery you can lose the weight and not need it!

I had to delay my surgery because I was diagnosed with sleep apnea which was causing low blood oxygen. I have a machine now, but I am having some issues using it regularly. I am waiting for my pulmonalogist to give me the ok to go ahead for the surgery. And yes, you need to take it with you to the hospital.