Hello!,

I met with my bariatric surgeon 6/18/2015 and I am doing all of my clearances now. I have done mosts of them, I still have my EGD Monday. I met with the pulmonolgist last week and he sent more for a sleep study (He wanted to test me for sleep apnea, which I personally thought that I had anyways. I did a home sleep study which diagnosed me with sleep apnea and I did a CPAP titration study two nights ago. I am scheduled to call the sleep physician next week for results and what I assume is setting up getting a CPAP. I also meet with my pulmonologist next week. My question is, I have heard some people say that the surgeon just wants you to start using the CPAP before your surgery and bring it with you, but I also have heard some say that some sugeons want you to wear it for a set amount of time prior to the surgery. I know it depends on the surgeon but just the get a general idea, if anyone who has been through this experience or know someone who has could share it with me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I was diagnosed as part of my pre op testing. My surgeon required that I wear my CPAP successfully for 2 weeks before my surgery.

I'm sure I had sleep apnea for a long time but resisted testing because I thought I could never sleep with a mask on my face. Honestly, I adapted so well I have to laugh at my own reticence. I sleep better and feel so much better! I actually love my CPAP!

But I wouldn't have finally done if my surgeon hadn't required it. I'm sure it's added years to my life ????

Thanks for the reply! Same here I've felt that I've had it for years but I was a little hesitant to sleep with the mask and I also thought that I would lose weight and it would go away. That night sleeping with the mask, wasn't bad, the worst part was all of the wires and so forth so I don't feel to concerned about the actual CPAP. 2 weeks isn't bad, I hope my surgeon doesn't require more than that. I am trying to have the surgery before my school semester in the fall so I don't have to miss school.

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

ok great thanks

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

Been a huge fan of my CPAP for the last 10-12 years. On my 3rd machine now.

It will improve your life in many...many ways.

Update... I messaged my bariatric group and they said it all depends on what my pulmonary doctor says. I messaged my pulmonary group and they said the doctor will clear me once I have my CPAP and start using it (yay!) and I have to bring it with me to surgery of course. I had my titration study last week, the CPAP equipment company has contacted me today about my insurance information, they said once that gets cleared ( 3-9 business days-sometimes sooner) they can set up for equipment pick up and the class to use it. I'm very excited. I'm hoping everything works out in time. I am trying to have my surgery the week of August 13th (ish) because I start classes August 27th and I don't want to miss any school. Thanks for all of your feed back!

That sounds like perfect timing!

Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly for you ????

Start using it as soon as you get it. You will feel A LOT better!

Been a huge fan of my CPAP for the last 10-12 years. On my 3rd machine now.

It will improve your life in many...many ways.

@@Dub I'm on my 3rd machine too and I can't agree with you more about how it will change your life! I don't know what I did without my Bi-pap! Well for one I didn't get any rest lol

Thanks for your replies!! They called me and I'm getting my CPAP Monday! Progress!.... I'm excited, I'm ALWAYS tired! How long does it take before you feel better?

I felt better the very first night. I think because I actually slept

Certainly within a week there was a noticeable difference. Before I was always nodding off at my desk after lunch at work. That's where I saw the effect first. I wasn't sleepy after lunch LOL

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I felt better in the first day or two from using the CPAP.

Outstanding results.