sleep test before surgery?

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I had my 1st appointment today, and the surgeon wants me to save a sleep test to see if I have a sleep apena has anyone done this and how long does it takes?

I had a sleep study done in my home before surgery. Someone came to my house and hooked me up with all sorts of wires, then monitored me from another room. Half way through the night, she put me on a cpap machine then monitored me the rest of the night. I ended up having severe sleep apnea and have been on a cpap machine ever since.

I sleep much better now, and don't feel tired all the time.

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I had to have a sleep study also. I spent the night at the hospital in a special room set up for sleep studies. They hooked me up to a lot of wires and let me watch TV or read until it was time for lights out. A nurse monitored me from another room while I slept. I was ready to go by 7 a.m. They discovered I had sleep apnea as well, so I'm on a machine, too. They told me to bring my machine when I had surgery in case I needed it. I am hopeful that losing some weight will cure the sleep apnea. Time will tell.

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I went for my big appt. too and then a week later had my sleep study. That was 2/17/08...I'm still waiting to hear if I have apnea???? The tech said I did not sleep enough for them to put on the Cpap machine...she had told me at the beginning that they would during the night...anyway, no machine all night. I only slept for 2 long stretches which is what I do at home too? So, I may have to go again for them to callibrate the machine...if I need it...Im waiting!!!!

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I actually requested a sleep study thinking it would help my chances of being approved for the LAP-BAND^® if I had sleep apnea to add to my comorbidities, I stayed the night at the sleep lab, they hooked me up to a cpap in the middle of the night and found that I do have sleep apnea, I too had to take my machine to the hospital, I never knew that sleep apnea could cause headaches, I've been waking up with headaches for years, it was a real eye opener for me.

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Hi to everyone

I am worried about the results of my Sleep Apnea Test. I had
it 4 weeks ago, I go see the Sleep Dr. 3-05-08, I just pray
that I don't have it. I have no Insurance and it cost $3,064.00,
so I don't want to have another test.
It was mandatory to have this test by LAP-BAND^® Surgeron.
All other test have been done, I have lost 20lbs and have
another 10 to have lost my 10% of my weight before they
scheule surgery.
Anyone else concered about the Sleep Test and that you
might have to do it a again?

Maybe I worry to much.................................................

Susie Q

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Thank you for the info please keep me informed?

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I did exactly what you did and I also have headaches when I wake up can't wait to be tested and get this over with. Thank you

I went to a pulmonary specialist end of December, and had my sleep apnea testing done january 4th. Within 2 weeks Ihad my results moderate to severe sleep apnea and was put on CPAP 1-28. Its been almost 30 days and made a WORLD of difference. I am a whole new person. My insurance coordinator at the surgery center advised it would be a good idea to get it done, but by then Id already made my apt.

The testing was done at a BEAUTIFUL facility on the water and they made everything very comfortable and smooth. (as smooth and that goop on your head can go) I got there at around 6pm and was out by 6:30 am the next morning. Dotn sweat it. Best thing I ever did.

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I found out today I do go back for the Cpap calibration. OK so everyone loves having it because you sleep so much better but...I hate things on me at night and I twist around the whole bed. Granted, if I slept maybe I would be in one position...but...Also, I'm claustraphobic so things on my face???? I'm trying to have a good attitude because I hear it is so dangerous but....UGH! Funny, I go in for a band and come out with a mask first....I'm sure it is very sexy too! Well, breathing is better than not! See, I'm trying to have a good attitude!

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first fill 07/02/08 4cc's, 2nd fill 08/07/08 2cc's, 3rd fill 09/02/08 1cc, 10/3/08 1cc = 8cc's in a 9cc band!