Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by nwafanusa1: How expensive is the gastric bypass surgery (bariatric) if you don’t have health insurance to pay for it?
I am 39 years old and very obese and have diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and high triglycerides. My doctor at the VA Hospital wants them to give me gastric bypass surgery but they no longer do it at the VA Hospital. Is there any VA Hospitals that perform gastric bypass surgeries (regular one) or how much money do you need to have it done on your own? Please help me. Thank You.

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Answer by Diane Y
I don’t know where you are from but call the patient representative at the VA and ask them about other VA hospitals, where they are and if they do the gastric bypass. Try a county hospital in your area (they do have programs) you will probably have to jump thru hoops but it will be worth it.
As for as how much it cost it varies I would say $ 15000 up to $ 30000. Also, go to the VA web site
http://www1.va.gov

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Question by Desperate: my bf is a snorer…it’s driving me bananas!!..are sleep doctors expensive?
I’m literally going insane with his snoring…it’s like sleeping next to a big broken truck reving up…in fact it’s probably more annoying…and i’ve been with him more than 3 years…i’m a light sleeper too…it seems the only time I could sleep through the night is if I’ve consumed alcohol or sleeping pills or I’ve been so sleep deprived therefore so exhausted on the 3rd or fourth day that i would completely knock out….and then the cycle would start again…i try not to take sleeping pills because it makes me feel woozy the next day…

Nothing has helped…he quit smoking for a year now….he is a drinker..but he doesnt drink everyday…i don’t know if that’s the case….he is a social drinker so i dont think he’ll quit completely…but if he was to go a month without drinking…it woudl sound just as loudly as if he did…sleeping on his side doesn’t help either….he is a tad bit overweight…but it’s just a little…i do make him nwork out..and it’s helped like a tiny teeny bit….

I think he does have sleep apnea because he would sometimes stop breathing for like 15-20 seconds and then snore really loud afterwards…I know i should sleep in another room but i dont like sleeping by myself…and really i don’t like sleeping without him either

I called a couple of doctors today and they are expensive…consultations by itself is 200…and than it ranges from 800-2400 afterwards…he does have insurance but still that’s still expensive…

I just want to know if there are any alternatives that is cheaper and that works!…I’m so desperate…and also does sleep apnea correlate with premature ejaculation?? while sleeping he’s deprived of oxygen right??..i wonder if that relates…..He’s never gone longer than two minutes, a lot of times it could be like 15 or 30 seconds…although he’s never had a problem getting hard…or getting hard again…

lastly he works out pretty well since i got him into it….and his body has toned up a bit…he was never flabby to begin with…but now u can see some minor definition….but like i said he has been working out for a year..i figured his body should be more developed…his friends that work out with him have all sculpted out a muscular body…although they are thinner though…he works out about 5 times a week…about 1 hour to 2 hours each time…i wonder if sleep apnea is hindering his body’s ability to build those muscles as well??

I do love him but we need to cure his snoring problem…i don’t know how much longer i can take this….

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Answer by Quicksand
get him this medicine
Sterimar® Sea Water Nasal Spray 100ml and he will be sleeping like a baby best of luck and sleep well

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Question by Just one baby’s mama: Is there a way to see if my husband has sleep apnea without going in for an official (expensive) test?
He snores constantly and very loudly and is about 30 pounds overweight. I’m trying to encourage to eat better (or less) and move more, and I’m just wondering if he might have sleep apnea. Thanks!

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Answer by King Johnson
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I’m pretty sure I have sleep apnea. I’m getting a study done next month, but all the symptoms are there. I’m scared it’s going to cost me a ton to treat it. Does insurance cover CPAP machines? If so, how much usually? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. I so desperately wish for a good night’s sleep.
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