Does Dr. Glazer order a sleep test for everyone?

Lucile777
on 6/25/17 6:51 am

hello my HRRH mates, does Dr. Glazer insist on a sleep test for everyone? Just trying to figure out if I should get one done on my own with my family doctor so that there is no delay. I see Dr. Glazer at the end of August. Thanks!

Tracks
on 6/25/17 8:19 am - Halton Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/25/17

I'm not sure about everyone else, but I was told I needed one - which was a real surprise to me.

HW: 335 SW: 310 CW: 287

ready-4-new-start
on 6/25/17 9:25 am - Canada

When I saw him he didn't send me for one... He will ask u bunch of questions then check ur throat..

Referral received at hrrh Nov6/14, orientation March23/15, surgery April 11/16

Lucile777
on 6/25/17 9:45 am

Hi there ready-4-new-start. Thank you for your reply. How does he check your throat? Endoscopy? Measuring the size of the neck? Just a physical exam? And what types of questions does he ask? Sorry for asking all of these questions. I'm just a bit nervous.

ready-4-new-start
on 6/25/17 1:40 pm - Canada

He just ask me to open my mouth had a look inside.. he also does ecg and blood pressure before u see him. I did ask my family dr for referral for sleep test my family dr told me I didnt need one she didn't think I had sleep apnea told me to wait and see what Dr Glazer says.. I wouldn't hurt to talk to ur family dr if ur there anytime soon

Referral received at hrrh Nov6/14, orientation March23/15, surgery April 11/16

Loril1963
on 6/25/17 11:47 am
RNY on 10/28/16

He sent me. He does ask a series of questions. If you feel you need one you can tell him as well. I was worried about anesthesia and sleep apnea. So he sent me.

GeorgianBay_Girl
on 6/26/17 4:41 am

The throat/mouth exam is just a visual to see if you can be intubated properly and to check your teeth to see if you have crowns etc.

He goes through a physical history and medication profile.

I was not sent for a sleep study nor did I have a history of sleep apnea. If there is any question that you may suffer from sleep apnea then I would ask your GP to send you now so it won't delay the process

Best of luck!

Referral date: May 19, 2016 | Info session: July 12, 2016 | Surgeon Approval: December 2, 2016 | Pre Op: January 24, 2017 | Trio: February 9, 2017 | Surgery Date: March 3, 2017, Humber River Regional Hospital

Starting Weight: 253 | Post-Optifast Weight/day of surgery: 237 | Current Weight: 123.2

Beachgirl77
on 6/26/17 2:51 pm

I saw Dr Glazer today , and I do not need a sleep test !

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