New to Forum - Guelph
Hi Michelle, after reviewing the STOP BANG questionaire my family doctor said I did not require the sleep study. I am confused, Is this an absolute requirement?
Thanks Kari
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
Not everyone needs one, but my BMI was too close to 50 and they made me do one... My family doctor thought I didn't need one either. I do not have sleep apnea.
I hope you don't need one... it was the worst test I had to do.
Michelle
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
No, a sleep study is not an absolute requirement. It really depends on a lot of factors (e.g., whether you snore, BMI, neck circumference) but your clinic will tell you if you need one for sure.
Welcome to the forums and hold tight; it's a heck of a ride! Enjoy!
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
Welcome, Kari! I also went through Guelph and am almost 8 months out. I love this forum. Lots of supportive people and tons of advice and great ideas. Feel free to ask any questions, you may have.
Best of luck on your journey,
Anita
5'8" ~ HW: 350 ~ Starting Weight at Guelph: 338 ~ Starting Weight on Opti: 313 ~ Surgery Weight: 298
RNY July 17, 2013 ~ Dr Foute-Nelong ~ CW: 159
Hi Kari! Welcome to the forum. The Guelph clinic has one of the longer wait times, but everyone there is amazing and it's totally worth it!! I had my orientation almost 15 months ago and my surgery is Tuesday! (YAY!).
My STOP-BANG said I didn't require a sleep test and that was good enough for the clinic. The only thing I can recommend is that once you get into booking appointments you can call occasionally (every few weeks) to see if there have been any cancellations, so that you get your appointments done sooner. This was actually told to me by one of the fantastic women working at the clinic. Other than that, I think you just have to be patient. Trust me, it will go way faster than you think!
Good luck!
Guelph Bariatric Clinic
Orientation: May 16th, 2013 1st SW/RN/Nut: July 24th, 2013 Oh boy, I don't remember the rest.... But Surgery is booked for March 4th!!
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