Hello everyone.

I have been on the waiting list in Canada for a year now. I have followed the surgeons orders to lose 10% of my bodyweight as well as undergoing a bucket list of tests.

My bloodwork, upper G I and ultrasound have all come back with great result... except for my sleep oxemitry test.

I now have to see a Respiratory specialist. I'm scared and bummed. The thought if sleep apnea scares me.

I was wondering for those of you diagnosed or on the edge of sleep apnea, how did that change your surgery both before and after?

Was there any special preparations on your part that you had to do?

Thanks Sheena

I have sleep apnea and it is one of my health issues that allowed me to have the surgery. It isn't a problem for the sleeve. You are asked to bring your machine and mask to the hospital. I was bummed out when I found I had sleep apnea but now love my machine and find out I sleep so much better with it.

I found out that I have mild sleep apnea due to the required pre-op tests. both my surgeon and primary doctor feel that it isnt bad enough for a cpap and losing weight should make it disappear. I was worried about this also and it ended up not being a big deal (didn't affect scheduling surgery)

Lisa

I was Diagnosed with sleep apnea and given CPAP as part of the pre-surgical process. Caused NO delay in surgery and I LOVE my 'ol CPAP!!!

I have sleep apnea and it is one of my health issues that allowed me to have the surgery. It isn't a problem for the sleeve. You are asked to bring your machine and mask to the hospital. I was bummed out when I found I had sleep apnea but now love my machine and find out I sleep so much better with it.

Can you use your machine after surgery or is there some time when you can't use it post op?

I have sleep apnea and it is one of my health issues that allowed me to have the surgery. It isn't a problem for the sleeve. You are asked to bring your machine and mask to the hospital. I was bummed out when I found I had sleep apnea but now love my machine and find out I sleep so much better with it.

Can you use your machine after surgery or is there some time when you can't use it post op?

You use it right away. I was on oxygen for a while and while on oxygen they would pump it through the machine.

Yep, you use it EVERY sleep, and night and at naptime. You'll even take YOUR machine to the hospital!

Is sleep Apnea one of those things that with enough weight loss you will be 'cured'?

Are the machines expensive? And are they loud? Does your partner have trouble sleeping when it's on?

Can you get comfortable with one of those things on your face? They seem so restricting.

Thanks so much, Sheena

Is sleep Apnea one of those things that with enough weight loss you will be 'cured'? Are the machines expensive? And are they loud? Does your partner have trouble sleeping when it's on? Can you get comfortable with one of those things on your face? They seem so restricting. Thanks so much, Sheena

As far as being cured with weight loss - I think it depends. If it's solely weight related it should go away. I believe mine has. Three months after surgery I started having trouble sleeping with my CPAP. My primary doctor told me to stop using it until I get another titration done as he thinks it no longer benefits me. My 6 month surgical follow up appointment is next week and I am going to ask for one. My machine is very quiet. My husband said he never heard it. As far as comfort goes - they fit a mask specifically for you so it's neither too tight or loose. It didn't bother me, but I know it does others. The trade off is usually much better sleep. I slept great with mine for months! Best of luck to you!

I just got a Cpap. It is very quiet and not as uncomfortable as I feared. My dr said after I lose about a third of the weight he will check the pressure and start weening me off.

It takes a while to get used to the CPAP. I had a hard time at first but now love the restful sleep I get with it.