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Haddyr

748d

I've been waiting for a sleep study for 18 months, but I'm still "not eligible". They want me to drop 100 lbs first. I'm 5'5" and 240 lbs. I haven't been 140 lbs since I was 18. How can I convince them to do the study without making me lose an obscene amount of weight?

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    • Jasper_Holiday

      675d

      Yes that seems crazy... Especially since you could have sleep apnea for other reasons too. I am overweight but I was told that I also have a small throat and my tonsils are likely in the way as well. I agree that you should find another specialist.

    • Jasper_Holiday

      675d

      Yes that seems crazy... Especially since you could have sleep apnea for other reasons too. I am overweight but I was told that I also have a small throat and my tonsils are likely in the way as well. I agree that you should find another specialist.

    • SickPigeon

      709d

      If your insurance will allow, maybe consider a new specialist. Regardless of what weight contributes this just sounds fat phobic as hell. Even if dropping the weight helps you're still possibly lacking oxygen to your brain and can be exhausted as a result. So sorry to hear they're being this way to you.

    • PoshPandora

      748d

      That’s absolutely ridiculous that definitely should not matter!!! Sleep apnea can cause a lot of terrible issues! I would find a new doctor! I’m sorry 🥲🥲🥲

    • Lily_Pad

      748d

      Can you go to another doctor??

      • Haddyr

        748d

        @Lily_Pad It's not my doctor, it's the actual sleep specialist

    • tampa_grandmaof8

      748d

      I am 5'7 and 230 and had it immediately. Mine was severe. Now finding out caused heart issues.

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