Looking for some advice???

So I recieved an approval from my insurance company to have my lap band removed and the RNY done. I am very excited and nervous at the same time, Is there any advice you all can give me?? I have sleep apena does anyone know how long till that could possibly go away?? Also do you think since I got my approval will it be long till my surgery date?? Just getting anxious:)

Your sleep apnea might not ever go away - depends on what is causing your problems.  At about the 1 year mark I was able to graduate from the CPAP to the stick-on things you paste on your nose.  I'm not sure I'm sleeping that much better, but my husband sure is!

Time to surgery is going to depend on your doctor and his/her requirements.  Also on hospital scheduling.  It probably will not be very long.

I read somewhere that 80% of people will come off their cpap after wls.  I am in the 20% but my settings are lower.
My advice would be to read as much as you can.
Take care,
Deb T.

No clue but I will tell you what I have always told the newbies who get all  worked up,  sit back  and relax because it really is a fun roller coaster ride and will flow as it is supposed to..................

Best Wishes
AB

I agree with AmyBeth- just relax and enjoy the ride.  As far as CPAP goes, it's different for every person, once you drop some decent weight, you may be able to come off of it, you just need to be persistent with your doctor and request another sleep study a few months out to see if you've improved.  As far as surgery date- it is different for every doctor, but if you haven't gotten a phone call from your surgeon's office yet- call them, you never know, your file could be sitting on a pile waiting for a phone call or other stuff.  If you call you might be able to get the ball rolling faster, and they may even have a cancellation or opening sooner than you thought.  Good luck on your journey. :)

Thanks so much everyone!! I think I am just getting anxious. I really need to this and finally got approved:) I hope it is not much longer, I am suppose to recieve a call to set up my pre admin testing. So I hope it will not be long after that:) I know i will have to do 2 weeks on liquids, but I can do it. Thanks again I am new at all this

congrats!
I  just had my Lap-Band removed and revision to gastric March 16th.
good luck to you.