another sleep apnea question

I'm very confused. I read an earlier post regarding sleep apnea where someone had said they were conerned about not using their CPAP mask because it could mess up some of the function tests you take pre-op. Here's my question, or problem. I just went to see my PCP, who is very in favor of this surgery, and asked him to set up a sleep apnea test so I could get this over with before surgery. I am 99% sure I have it and so is he (by my symptoms). Anyway, he recommended that I NOT get the test because having surgery will more than likely cure this. Now, keep in mind, I am still at least 4 months away from surgery. I explained to him that I had read that it was important for the anesthesilogist and hospital to know if I had sleep apnea so they could treat me accordingly. He said just to tell them that my PCP feels as though I do. SO, my big question is, will there be a test I will fail because of whatever the sleep apnea is doing to my body? I know you may not have any answer, but should I push this with my PCP or just wait and see if my surgeon requests it? I'm just trying to get a jump on things. I'm in the insurance approval stage.

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