i had my appointment with the pulmonologist yesterday and without asking me any questions or looking at my chart, she said that she automatically sends her lap band patients for a sleep study. i told her that i do not feel that i need one, i do not snore, moan, have trouble breating at night, wake up tired, smoke or any other risk factors that i see on all the sleep apnea sites. my husband of 18 years said that he has never witnessed me waking up to catch my breathe. my question is, if i am healthy enough to undergo an upper endoscopy next week with anethesia why do i need a sleep study for an hour long lap band procedure? what if i did have apnea, my endoscopy is scheduled before any lung or sleep test is scheduled. my insurance said that depending how the doctor bills the sleep study, i can be responsible fr 25% of the cost. that is unreal. i have decided to go with another doctor that feels that i am not a risk factor for apnea, my neck measures 15 inches and he checked my airway and found i have a large airway so he is not sending me for a sleep study and will only have a chest xray. why do doctors put you through tests that are not necessary.

I wish my surgeon's office was like yours. They will only put you on the schedule for surgery once you've gotten the go ahead from the insurance company. The Bariatric coordinator says it can take 6-8 weeks from the time of approval. I'm cutting it pretty close which means everything gotta fall into place perfectly....

I had an Upper GI yesterday and I must say it was not as bad as some of the reviews on here. The barium wasn't the best thing I've tasted but it was not the worst that could have happened to me. I was fortunate and only had to do one standing which meant I only had to drink one cup of the barium. Overall I think you will do fine.

I'm with you....I'm so excited about the band I can't hardly wait. I know that things do happen and some people are not successful but I honestly think a lot of this will be mind over matter. If you THINK you will be successful YOU WILL BE successful. At least that's my mindset and I'm sticking to it LOL...