Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

[kelmac07]

The first year was every few months...now it is once a year.

[Smokin Gator]

I have been wearing mine for over a year and haven't been back for a checkup. I guess I should... but I sleep great now as it is.

[hotreds]

Well, gang, I'm getting a sleep study as well. After my pacemaker, the cardiac folks wanted me to visit the Sleep Clinic, and they decided I should undergo the test. Frankly, I wonder if this isn't a "one hand washing the other" scenario, and if the outcome of my initial visit wasn't a foregone conclusion. "Yes, you have a small throat, and are overweight." "Oh, people are different; the fact that you don't snore, wake up refreshed, don't fall asleep during the day etc." doesn't mean you don't have sleep apnea.

I am sure that I will be told I have sleep apnea after I spend the night at the clinic! Anyway, I am doing this, even if at the moment I'm rather dubious about the whole thing!

Having this thread is wonderful, I must say, and very helpful. It makes me think that getting tested is the right thing, and has me feeling a little less negatively towards the whole ringamaroll! I guess also spending more than my fair share of time in Dr's offices/hospitals lately has me a little sour!

Thanks for reading! Test is the 23rd- will keep you updated. Happy smokes to all!

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Well, gang, I'm getting a sleep study as well. After my pacemaker, the cardiac folks wanted me to visit the Sleep Clinic, and they decided I should undergo the test. Frankly, I wonder if this isn't a "one hand washing the other" scenario, and if the outcome of my initial visit wasn't a foregone conclusion. "Yes, you have a small throat, and are overweight." "Oh, people are different; the fact that you don't snore, wake up refreshed, don't fall asleep during the day etc." doesn't mean you don't have sleep apnea.

I am sure that I will be told I have sleep apnea after I spend the night at the clinic! Anyway, I am doing this, even if at the moment I'm rather dubious about the whole thing!

Having this thread is wonderful, I must say, and very helpful. It makes me think that getting tested is the right thing, and has me feeling a little less negatively towards the whole ringamaroll! I guess also spending more than my fair share of time in Dr's offices/hospitals lately has me a little sour!

Thanks for reading! Test is the 23rd- will keep you updated. Happy smokes to all!

Well brother... I hope they say you don't have it... or if you feel like you don't then don't get the machine. I firmly feel like much of today's medical treatments are CYA.

I, on other hand, knew something was wrong. I was tired all the time and could wake up a community with my snoring/gasping.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

and could wake up a community with my snoring/gasping.

My wife says she slept with a GRIZZLY BEAR for the last ten years.

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

My wife says she slept with a GRIZZLY BEAR for the last ten years.

We have a reunion of my college friends every year. We all stay at the same hotel and share rooms. The year before last I was rooming with a guy I have known for 25+ years. After we checked in and get to the room he hands me some ear plugs and tells me I may need them.

I told him "Brother, you might want to keep those... I am about to rock your world!!!" Of course there is no drinking involved when 50 or so college buddies get together to try and show they can still party like they used to!!!

The next morning he told me he had NEVER heard such noises!!!! He also told the guy who coordinates it all that he loved me... but don't ever have us room together again.

Originally Posted by hotreds

Well, gang, I'm getting a sleep study as well. After my pacemaker, the cardiac folks wanted me to visit the Sleep Clinic, and they decided I should undergo the test. Frankly, I wonder if this isn't a "one hand washing the other" scenario, and if the outcome of my initial visit wasn't a foregone conclusion. "Yes, you have a small throat, and are overweight." "Oh, people are different; the fact that you don't snore, wake up refreshed, don't fall asleep during the day etc." doesn't mean you don't have sleep apnea.

I am sure that I will be told I have sleep apnea after I spend the night at the clinic! Anyway, I am doing this, even if at the moment I'm rather dubious about the whole thing!

Having this thread is wonderful, I must say, and very helpful. It makes me think that getting tested is the right thing, and has me feeling a little less negatively towards the whole ringamaroll! I guess also spending more than my fair share of time in Dr's offices/hospitals lately has me a little sour!

Thanks for reading! Test is the 23rd- will keep you updated. Happy smokes to all!

I'm glad you're going Hugh. Even mild cases of Sleep Apnea causes stress on your heart. At the end of the day is the mask a PITA? Sometimes, but I want to see my boys get married and have kids etc. so I'll put up with it.

Looking forward to the post when you tell us you don't have it!

[Emjaysmash]

Had a Sleep Consult today. Told me I have a very good chance of having sleep apnea. Scheduling my sleep study it going to take a lttle work with me being at school 2 1/2 hours away, but I'll make it work. Keep you all posted.

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Had a Sleep Consult today. Told me I have a very good chance of having sleep apnea. Scheduling my sleep study it going to take a lttle work with me being at school 2 1/2 hours away, but I'll make it work. Keep you all posted.

Glad you are getting it checked brother!!!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Glad you are getting it checked brother!!!

Better safe than sorry MJ!!! Positive thoughts your way brother!!

[hotreds]

Sleep study tonight. Will keep you advised.....

[kelmac07]

Good luck Hugh...keeping fingers crossed!!

[McSmokey]

The wife has been hounding me for months to get a sleep study done

Originally Posted by McSmokey

The wife has been hounding me for months to get a sleep study done

Smart woman.

[kelmac07]

I finally got the wife (after hounding) to get herself checked out. Doctors visit went well...she is scheduled for her sleep study in two weeks. Maybe we can get his and her matching CPAPs...LOL!!!

[dannysguitar]

I was never officially diagnosed, but my GF always told me that I would stop breathing several times an hour. I used to weigh over 350 lbs. Since then I'm down to 290 and she says I sleep like a baby now...

[hotreds]

Didn't sleep much, the tech was noncommittal but thought I might have mild apnea. Will see the doc on Wed, I imagine they'll want me back. As much as I hate to, I'll probably take the sleeping pill next time!

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Didn't sleep much, the tech was noncommittal but thought I might have mild apnea. Will see the doc on Wed, I imagine they'll want me back. As much as I hate to, I'll probably take the sleeping pill next time!

I felt like I didn't sleep at ALL when I had my test - one of those nights where you toss and turn and think you see the clock all night, etc. Turns out they got more than enough to diagnose me with severe apnea. You might be surprised to find out they got all they need.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I felt like I didn't sleep at ALL when I had my test - one of those nights where you toss and turn and think you see the clock all night, etc. Turns out they got more than enough to diagnose me with severe apnea. You might be surprised to find out they got all they need.

I remember my test like it was yesterday...easily one of the worse nights ever!! Uncomfortable, tossing and turning, strange bed, strange room, etc...

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Didn't sleep much, the tech was noncommittal but thought I might have mild apnea. Will see the doc on Wed, I imagine they'll want me back. As much as I hate to, I'll probably take the sleeping pill next time!

When I asked my tech if she saw anything, she said, "Oh yea, maybe--I can't tell you anything, you gotta wait for the doctor." Probably train them to be non-committal.