I really want to do the sleeve I am petrified of the risk of death!!!! I had emergency gall bladder surgery 2 weeks ago and stopped breathing, so I am freaked about going under

why did you stop breathing?

They think it's because I have sleep apnea

how long did you stop for? I will say a prayer for you! That is a situation I would just really sit down with my doctor and discuss the risks and the chance it will happen again. I don't know too much about sleep apnea but I think you are put on a cpap? machine or something during surgery, maybe I am not too sure you'd have to ask someone, anyway so maybe you can get tested for it and then if you do have it you can go from there.

There are absolutely no guarantees in life. However, your sleep apnea can kill you with or without the surgery. This surgery is a cure for your sleep apnea. Everyone is scare when going in for surgery. For me, I was so scare I really wanted to run away and almost did. But it was like a deep sleep and before I knew it, it was over and I was in recovery. So happy I did it. It would be a great idea to talk with the doc about your experience and the anesthesiologist to make the best decision for the surgery.

I definitely will consult with my Dr. I have a sleep apnea test in June

Very true Dorrie its just taking the step

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea during all the testing for the WLS. I'm now on a CPAP machine and have to bring it with me to the hospital for the recovery room. My understanding from the sleep study Dr is that it can have a huge impact on anesthesia.

Oh good so your breathing stays steady