what is the importance of the CPAP machine and WLS? I am scared to death now

last night I went for my sleep study, and I found out I have sleep apnea. I was told by the girl this is important, but thats all she would say and I wont see the doctor til wednesday, can anyone or someone that has had to use this machine before during or after tell what role did/does it play as far as importance before or during or after sugery? please email me with any and all experiences with the cpap and importance it has with the WLS, I hear bits and pieces like if you need cpap and didnt know you can die, and does this mean I am at a greater risk in the OR or does this work in my favor because they know I have sleep apnea? please help me understand better.

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