Hello everyone:

I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice or tell me about there personal experiences with having sleep apnea and undergoing WLS?

The reason I ask is because I have severe obstructive sleep apnea and have been using a CPAP machine for about a year now. I usually have trouble sleeping flat on my back so I have to sleep sitting up a bit reclined.

I keep worrying that during surgery I may stop breathing or that the anesthesia will make me sleep to the point that I don't wake up again. Because I already have issues with breathing while sleeping, I worry that being put under could be a big risk and that things might be complicated somehow. Am I just worrying too much about this or is it something to consider?

I would appreciate any advice or personal stories about this.

Thank you for anyone that shares and helps to calm my mind a bit

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I was diagnosed with SA 5 years ago but probably had it ongoing 5-10 years b4. Last year I had nose surgery and this year had surgery for ruptured appendix. No issues with anesthesia. Hoping to have Bariatric surgery early January. That being said I am not underestimating inherent risks with all surgery where you have to be put to sleep. You always have to weigh the risks vs rewards. I am confident I will come through fine and will pray you do too.

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I was diagnosed with SA 5 years ago but probably had it ongoing 5-10 years b4. Last year I had nose surgery and this year had surgery for ruptured appendix. No issues with anesthesia. Hoping to have Bariatric surgery early January. That being said I am not underestimating inherent risks with all surgery where you have to be put to sleep. You always have to weigh the risks vs rewards. I am confident I will come through fine and will pray you do too.

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Thank you John. I also hope your surgery goes well and good luck on your journey

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I have severe complex sleep apnea (my o2 stats were in the 60s when untreated). I had no issues with surgery.

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I have severe sleep apnea and had no issues with anesthesia or surgery.

HW 338 SW 293 CW 278

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I have severe complex sleep apnea (my o2 stats were in the 60s when untreated). I had no issues with surgery.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

Do you have hypoventilation syndrome? I have it and my sats drop into the 50's if not wearing C-Pap. This was my biggest concern with the surgery however my surgeon stated that it will be just fine.

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