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Gallbladder Surgery
I have severe sleep apnea and need to go for my gallbladder removal surgery under GA.. My doctor says it is very risky.. but why since I'll be already incubated? I don't understand.. Anyways,
What can I do to improve my chances of having a successful surgery?? Please help
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Better to treat sleep apnoea first. Requirs more care thana normal cade...Anyways ..with proper preoperative sleep study testing and good post operative care ..it is possible to do this surgery.
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If you have severe sleep apnoea, I am guessing you are overweight too.
Irrespective, you can definitely get the surgery done at a Center with good anesthesiologist, and an experienced surgeon.
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