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I am 64 years old and suffer from severe sleep apnea at AHI of 64 per hour.. I have started using my CPAP since today.. I need to get my gallbladder removal surgery done under general anesthesia on November 1st.. Can I go for it? How months after using CPAP machine, I should go for surgery to remove the risk?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Depends on many other things forr risk assessment of surgery. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan
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Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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They do pre anesthetic check up.we can know weather ,you are fit or not for surgery.i do not think any risk is there.,for laproscopic cholecystectomy. However Pl consult with Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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