[lcoughlin]

I just got notified by the company that sent me my sleep study machine that I have mild to moderate sleep apnea and I need a cpap machine before I can have my hernia/lap band surgery. I am supposed to hear from someone by Monday or Tuesday about sending me the machine. The problem is my surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15 which is next Thursday. If I dont get the machine in time will I still be able to have my surgery? I really dont think I need the cpap anyway. I never had a problem with sleep before. My husband and I have already scheduled the 15th off from work. Was anyone here diagnosed with sleep apnea prior to surgery? Did you need to bring the machine with you to the hospital?

[screeden]

I am not sure, depends on your surgeon. i do know that if you have one, you need to bring it with you so in case it needs to be put on you during recovery, it is there. a lady had her surgery right after me and she was on her cpap during her recovery. no every one has to wear it, but i know that they want it there just in case.

[kfranco]

Yes they ask you to bring it in, and they take it into surgery with you....so when you are recovering they place it on you. But if you dont have it by the day of surgery it's not your fault, just let the nurses know that u were diagnosed with mild sleep apnea so they can put it in your chart so when you recover they can keep an eye on you while you sleep! Best of luck! follow me on facebook www.facebook.com/kfrancolapband

[Corrigan]

Many hospitals ask that you bring your mask with you--if-- you know the pressure setting of your machine. If not, you should bring the entire machine. Most have carrying bags, so it really isn't a problem.

[appluvntchr]

lcoughlin, on September 7, 2011 - 4:43 PM, said:

I just got notified by the company that sent me my sleep study machine that I have mild to moderate sleep apnea and I need a cpap machine before I can have my hernia/lap band surgery. I am supposed to hear from someone by Monday or Tuesday about sending me the machine. The problem is my surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15 which is next Thursday. If I dont get the machine in time will I still be able to have my surgery? I really dont think I need the cpap anyway. I never had a problem with sleep before. My husband and I have already scheduled the 15th off from work. Was anyone here diagnosed with sleep apnea prior to surgery? Did you need to bring the machine with you to the hospital?

Yes, I have sleep apena and so does my husband. Yes, you need the machine with you at the hosptial. I have been diagnosed for over a year and half now, husband has been longer. You wont regret the machine. It makes a world of difference in how you feel. You dont realize how bad you feel and the sleep issues you do have until you get real rest with the machine. I hope all goes well.