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Silver Gaia

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6. Medicare does cover it.

Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:06 PM

Jul 2024

I had to have a procedure done where they gave me anesthesia to test the type of airway collapse I experience to see if I qualify for Inspire. There is also a weight limit with Medicare, a BMI you have to be under to qualify, but I don't know the specifics on that. I had the procedure done yesterday, and I passed, so they are scheduling me for the Inspire surgical implant, and Medicare is covering it. I can change my mind, but right now, I'm looking at becoming a cyborg in 6 to 8 weeks. Yikes!

ETA: I forgot to add that my doc said you have to have a sleep study from within 2 years. Medicare wants that, too.

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Has anyone here tried the Inspire device for obstructive sleep apnea? [View all] Silver Gaia Jul 2024 OP

I was also diagnosed with this. Desert grandma Jul 2024 #1

I have a foam wedge under my mattress Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #5

I use a BiPAP and a nose 'pillow'. trof Jul 2024 #2

It's out of the question because my doctors have deemed it so, Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #3

I've been wondering also duncang Jul 2024 #4

Medicare does cover it. Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #6

Just today my husband's doctor mentioned it Lulu KC Jul 2024 #7

It will likely be 2 or 3 months until I can report anything, so I hope Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #8

My nurse practitioner was skeptical of Inspire vanamonde Aug 2024 #9

Well, the ENT surgeon I'm working with is well respected Silver Gaia Aug 2024 #10

Yes, the AFib is a complicating factor vanamonde Aug 2024 #11

Thanks! Silver Gaia Aug 2024 #12