I just had to read the memorials!!

ok..here is my question. Bare with me as I am going to try to type it so it makes since. I am having RNY in Jan. I am very excited. I am having to do a sleep study on 11/10, to make sure that if I do have sleep apnea, I can have a CPAP machine. Well, I was reading the memorials, and there was a lady that passed away after surgery because she didnt know she had sleep apnea. I know this is a very serious sleep condition, or my surgeon wouldnt have ordered it. Can someone explain to me how sleep apnea affects your body, and if you do have it and dont get it treated, how it can take your life. I am almost certain I have sleep apnea because I have all the symptoms, but I wont have my machine till next week. SO, now I guess I am just freaking out a little bit, but please...can someone explain this a little better to me.

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