I'm going to Brooklyn for a sleep study tonight. I have no known symptoms, but the NLNL surgical clinic, who is handling my insurance requires it. Presumably because it makes the case for insurance coverage stronger. Perhaps they'll find something useful for the case, as they did when they requested blood work. Apparently, I'm diabetic now. Endoscopy next week, then two more nut appointments and they will submit paperwork.

It seems to me, that even with a BMI of 37.9 and one co-morbidity, I should be a lock. But when dealing with Insurance (aetna) nothing is certain.

Anyone done a sleep study?

Yup, did one. They hook you up to a bunch of electrodes, even in your hair, and put you to sleep in a really cold room, the ac was on. They then monitor you from another room. They are checking for sleep apnea.

Yep. Not much fun, but once you're sleep

It obviously passes by quickly. Had one 10 years ago. Determined I have sleep apnea, and have been sleeping with CPAP every since.

Is sleep apnea considered a co-morbidity?

Yes, sleep apnea is a comorbidity

ahh, now I understand the reason.

Thanks!

I had one too. horrible night of sleep. I wanted my own bed. found out I do NOT have apnea. good to know, bad for the wallet. I think they want to know also for the anesthesiology during surgery... but I'm not too sure.

It was a restless night, but not as bad as I expected. I'm eager to get the results. The wife says I snore most every night and that most snorers suffer from some amount of apnea. I suppose two co-morbities are better than one? heehee

Edited September 3, 201411 yr by Bruce Peter

I've just been diagnosed with sleep apnea and recd my cpap machine. It makes a world of a difference. No more snoring and tiredness during the day, which were my only two symptoms. Good luck!

I had two sleep studies. One to diagnose the apnea and another to decide the settings. Then I had to go to a place for the fitting.... An incredible hassle!. I have come to find out they can combine both studies into one and let you do it at home, but they were apparently looking for more in my case because I have symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

It also took me a good month to get used to sleeping with one but I do think it is helping me. And they take your CPAP settings into consideration when delivering the anasthesia in the OR on the big day so all in all a worthwhile thing.