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Aaaaaa1234    87

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Did any one ever had problems when going for the test I went today for my appointment and they didn't even do any testing and automatically said I needed a sleep study which I think is crap I got another doctor right away any one ever had this problem?

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loca_lette813    30

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Well for my insurance i automatically needed a sleep study the first appt with the sleep dr he just explained things, asked me some questions and set me up with a sleep study appt

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trekker954    421

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I had a sleep study ordered bt my pcp, before I started the process and if helped for insurance. However, with that said, this specialist wanted me to have this or that test; ok it's good but please get cleared by this other specialist who would order a barrage of test. I truly felt because each test came back fine that it was all about how much money the hospital could get out of me and my insurance.

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KristenLe    5,979

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Did any one ever had problems when going for the test I went today for my appointment and they didn't even do any testing and automatically said I needed a sleep study which I think is crap I got another doctor right away any one ever had this problem?

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Before wasting time at another Dr - what was the purpose of this visit? Do you need a sleep Study prior to surgery? If so - another Dr is going to do the same - refer you for a Sleep Study. A sleep study is done at home or in a sleep clinic. They won't test you at a Drs appt.

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Aaaaaa1234    87

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Even if I have to get one I would go somewhere else there service sucked and they explained nothing and also assumes I fall asleep while I drive which is crap how assume anything without any testing I have had not issues with sleep and I don't fall asleep while driving there appointments also is like 1-2 months apart which is wasting my time and that's the last thing on my last to get done

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heathero78    18

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Speaking from my own exp with a sleep study...it.changed.my.life and I'm so glad I got one. I, too, thought it was frivolous but I did it. I learned my ahi was ins the 90s. They consider severe starting at 30. With the machine I avg 1.5 now. Normal range is less than 5. I dropped weight like crazy just from getting better sleep. Your neck size, shape of back of your throat and weight can affect your sleep. Before my sleep test, I separately went to an appt to pull wisdom teeth. That dr took a look and said I'd have to go fully under with breathing tube so I don't stop breathing during procedure. Between that and the medical weight loss clinic recommendation I did it and I feel sooooo much better everyday for having treatment for it. I've lost 60 lbs ...pre-op.

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