Question:
I have sleep apnea and has been over a year and half since i've have sleep study.Do I

need to have a 2nd sleep done while im waiting for insurance approval?    — Vanessa Dates (posted on January 6, 2007)

January 6, 2007
I have or had sleep apnea also, i was told by my surgeon that if i was previously diagnosed and have a cpap machine there is no need for an additional study, so we didnt do one and the insurance still approved.
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January 6, 2007
I don't know if all Drs are alike but I did NOT need another sleep study done, since I was already using a c-pap machine for sleep apnea. Good luck Carolyn
   —  CarolynK

January 8, 2007
I don't think you should need another sleep study prior to surgery. But after surgery and you lose (I've heard) 60lbs you will need one to tell you that you no longer have sleep apnea.
   — ccstann

January 10, 2007
Typically no; however, if one were to gain a significant amount of weight since their last study or the person feels that the Cpap isnt helping thier symptoms...you should consider an appt with your sleep specialist for his/her advice. Ed Frost, RRT ISN Sleep Center of Bensalem
   — SleepHelp