CPAP machine

I was wondering if there is any stipulations on how compliant your are with your CPAP machine and WLS.  I have had my CPAP now for about 1 1/2 years.  At first i did really well with it and now i have fallen off the CPAP wagon.  I just ordered a new mask, tubing, and filter and plan on  using it again when i get my new equipment.  I was wondering if you have to log so many hours with your CPAP before you can have surgery or if there is some kind of requirement.  I have finished my  6 monts supervised diet, and am in the process of getting everything to Centennial to be submitted to my insurance company. So, if there is a requirement, I should have time to complete it.  I don't think there is one from my insurance company (Cigna- State of Tenn,) I haven't seen anything about it at least. But i was unsure if myabe the surgeon required one. I am hoping to have Dr. Houston. Anyone had any experience with this?

You just need to be diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and have the lab/study results to prove it should your insurance request it from your doctor. They dont make you use the equipment for so many hrs each night.

I got diagnosed with Sleep Apnea last year, had my surgery this past April, and turned in my machine at the end of May. The weight loss cured this ailment and I am thankful every day for it. That machine is just awful to sleep with. :-(

I was diagnosed and needed a cpap, BUT....  I have extreme claustrophobia, and would rip the mask off in my sleep.  So, I never used it, in my opinion, it is the diagnoisis that is what will help get your surgery approved.

HUGS

I hated wearing mine and most mornings would wake up and it would either be running on the floor or neatly put away while I was asleep.

My surgeon did request I bring my mask to the hospital because some people with sleep apnea have trouble coming out of anestesia.  I didn't need it.

I can say within 3 months of my surgery my sleep apnea was gone (my neighbors thank me) in fact I don't even snore anymore.

Thanks everyone. I was just wondering.  I actually didn't mind sleeping with my mask.  I actually kind of liked it.  But, I just feel off of sleeping with it.  There were some mix ups with the supply company and i have been in need of new stuff for quite awhile now.  I just got my new mask and tube today so i will start using it when i go to bed.  But i don't get me wrong, I can't wait to not have it anymore!