Today I had my first appt for clearance for surgery. It was with a pulmonary doctor. I am currently on oxygen therapy so I was very nervous going into this appt. I thought my pulmonary doctor would have a list of reasons why I could not have the surgery, but much to my surprise he cleared me for surgery with the exception that I use my cpap machine immediately after surgery. Now I only need to schedule a psychiatrist appt and get the clearance from my PCP and I should be able to get my surgery date. Although I am excited I am also very nervous and afraid. The surgery itself is scary enough but I am afraid of life after surgery, what will it be like, if I will do well. I am don't have those answers but I do know that having this surgery will give me my life back. In am in the Atlanta area, did anyone here use a psychiatrist in this area?

Yay for the clearance! Hopefully with time you will get rid of that cpap for good! Surgery is scary but it's also a wonderful life changer! Good luck on your journey!