Did anyone have to go for a sleep apnea test ?

[KathyLev]

My doctor's assistant measured my neck and automatically said I'd have to go for a sleep apnea test. My BMI is 36 , so my neck isn't THAT big !!!! ( Maybe the way I was sitting, she got my double chin in the tape measure LOL ) Now that's just added to my long list of requirements that I have to do. Has anyone had to do it ?

 

[KathyLev]

Thank you for that great reply ! You gave me a good idea - measure myself before surgery. Even if I feel lighter after the procedure , the numbers going down will be icing on the cake

 

[Chan2022]

Hi,

Yes I had to. My doctor said my insurance request the test.

 

[Kcuster83]

A lot of people do.
I didn't need one myself though.

 

[Suthy]

I had to fill out a questionnaire at my initial visit that ended up flagging for possible OSA. Ended up going to a sleep specialist with a subsequent at-home sleep study ordered. I was tired a lot during the day but attributed it to a physically challenging job and being overweight. Well, I apparently also had sleep apnea. My BMI was 39, and it actually was the diagnosis that helped me qualify for surgery through my insurance company. I’m grateful I jumped through that hoop. It’s also something you don’t want to go undiagnosed. It’s incredibly hard on your cardiovascular system to stop breathing multiple times a night. A lot of people die from being undiagnosed or not utilizing their CPAP/BIPAP when they need to.

 

[Mimi K]

Yes it was required and I was diagnosed with mild-moderate sleep apenea. I had to wait over two months for a machine and use it consistantly for 30 days before I could be approved for surgery. It slowed my process down by 3 months.

 

[Tokash]

Your best bet is to do it. Having breathing issues can make surgery risky. I made my spouse go for testing when we first got together is a would be woken up multi times a night to the gasping. My spouse dose not have a "abnormal" BMI but does have the typical "Asian neck" that can be considered a sign. Some races are more prone then others as well.