I was told that if you are diagnosed with sleep apnea that you have to start treatment before you have surgery for gastric bypass, I was wondering if anyone knows if that rule holds true for lapband also?

Thanks for your help!

The answer really depends on what your surgeon advises. Ususally, you go back to the sleep center and they monitor you with the C-Pap mask in place to determine the correct therapy settings. Most surgeons have you bring the machine with you on the day of the surgery. Call your surgeon's office and they should be able to answer the question.

I was told I have sleep apena but I didn't need to have the cpap if I didn't want it-I'm not that severe but I do have it. What sleep center did you go to?

I have sleep apnea and was told that it benefited me to know what my c-pap number was so that they could make sure they had the right equipment for surgery, but it wasn't a requirement to be treated for it prior to surgery.

I went to the Sleep Center at Strong Hospital, it's not actually at the hospital but they are part of Strong Hospital of Rochester, NY