A member asked:

I might have sleep apnea and i'm having a laparoscopy done. should i be worried?

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Dr. Mujjahid Abbas answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Let surgeon know: Ideally anybody with clinical suspicion of having sleep apnea should have it checked out before elective surgery. Might need CPAP etc. Plz discuss it with your surgeon and abesthesiologist before your surgery.

Answered 10/4/2016

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