Question:
How long after surgery till a sleep test should be done

I'm going to be having surgery on November 16th and i was thinking about this for a few days now - How long after surgery should i go for a sleep study since i already have sleep apnea i don't want to use the machine forever so just how long should i wait before i go have new study done?    — ElleC (posted on October 25, 2009)

October 25, 2009
It depends on how much weight you have to lose> I never even thought about it until I started to drool out of my mask and then I had lost all but the last twenty pounds. Marti in San Jose
   — Marti P.

October 25, 2009
I had mine done at 8 months out when I started drooling out of my mask and knew I was getting too much air. Unfortunately I still have to wear the mask, the setting just went way down. A great improvement for me though.
   — Denise L.

October 25, 2009
My doctor had ordered a new sleep test, but the sleep center doctor said not until I had lost between 150 and 200 lbs. I am at 152 lbs down, so will be scheduling it soon. However, I really feel it should have been done sooner, as I know I am not sleeping as well as the pressure is so high.
   — Wendy M.

October 25, 2009
I'm 16 mos. out, and my Dr. just lowered the pressure to 8. I have another appointment in 4 mos. or sooner if I need to have the pressure lowered again, once I get down to 6 they will do another sleep test. I will be thrilled not to wear that mask ever again!
   — KathieV

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