I trying to make notes and like it I can ho back and re-read the posts. I'm I Al close to Mobile I'm already approved but waiting on my Daughters approval. They are doing a sleep test on her 8th of May. But if they come up with nothing she wont be approved. They said you have to have pre-existing condions, blood pressure, diabetes, or heart or sleep apnea. She and I are do worried please keep fingers crossed for her? She 38 5ft 2 and 246 She top heavy and miserable. Snores like a lion and can drink water till bedtime even though they say she has no sugar. I'm 5ft 3 and 240 lbs. Have a good evening and thanks for all the great posts.

My mom lives in Mobile!

Is it possible for your daughter to self pay? (I'm 32, 250, 247ish and insurance will not pay, so I'm heading to Mexico and self paying).

Good luck to you both though!

If she's snoring that badly, I would be surprised if she's not diagnosed with sleep apnea. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, and I generally don't snore a lot at all per my husband. In general, it only happens when a) my allergies are acting up and I'm sleeping on my back, which is not common for me.

This site is a treasure trove of knowledgeable people. Just remember that every doctor seems to have their own routines for pre and post operation diets, so while we can all talk in general terms, the details of your particular diet may be different from everyone else's. Don't let that cause confusion!

Good luck!