Re: sleep study tonight

roddie Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:11 pm

SuperDave wrote:Roddie:

Be VERY thankfull you're not of the "denial" mind set. Explore ALL opions open to you!

In a parallel situation at one time I was in "denial" that I needed hearing aids UNTILL I came to realize how much of life I was missing. I now have a good pair and don't give a damn who see them on my ears.

SD

Yea... I've been "dodging that bullet" for years... Being a musician and playing in LOUD bands over the years, has taken it's toll on my hearing... Working in machine-shops hasn't helped either... although I tried to wear hearing protection most of the time at work.

I'm constantly apologizing... and asking people to repeat themselves... especially if there's background noise.

SuperDave Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:44 pm

Roddie:

For me the "kicker" was when my young g'kids climbed into my lap and spoke to me in their soft and respectful "little kid" voices.

"Eh?" I would say. Embarassed

SD

roddie Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:16 am

A tech is delivering a new VPAP type machine to me at home today. Let's all pray that this thing works... and that I get some sleep. If it works; I'll be a lot less crazy... Rolling Eyes

roddie Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:21 am

although... it's widely known; that insomnia gets airplanes built quickly tongue

duke.johnson Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:47 am

I hope it helps. I'm talking to the doctor about this kind of thing now. He's sending me a sleep study maching to the house to do a home study. I might do the Somnoplasty proceedure to stop/reduce my snoring.

SuperDave Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:14 am

As for me my sleep is "the sleep of the innocent" though I sympathize with those who have sleep problems.

Now, if you'd change you evil ways................. REPENT AND BE HEALED! lol!

SD

EDIT: Since I've previously expressed myself on this subject I repectfully withdraw from further comment.

roddie Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:27 am

duke.johnson wrote:I hope it helps. I'm talking to the doctor about this kind of thing now. He's sending me a sleep study maching to the house to do a home study. I might do the Somnoplasty proceedure to stop/reduce my snoring.

Thanks Dave... Good luck to you as well.

(Edit) sorry... Embarassed

I mean "Duke"... see what happens when I don't get enough sleep... tongue

duke.johnson Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:32 am

Thanks buddy. I'll keep you informed. I don't want to do the CPAP thing.

roddie Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:54 am

I recently wore a fingertip test device as part of a "home sleep study" to obtain data for treating my sleep apnea condition... again... silent

I'm trying to get help again.. because I just couldn't tolerate the CPAP/VPAP treatment attempts from 10 years ago. Left untreated; I've been at a higher risk for stroke, high blood-pressure.. and other health problems. There have been many advances made in the equipment for treating the condition over the last ten years.. so I'm hopeful.

I asked my "Sleep Doctor" about the new INSPIRE device to treat my sleep apnea.. and it's a bit more invasive than their TV commercials let on.. I'd rather not go that route.. unless I have to.

I'll be fitted for a new "mask" and CPAP unit over the next few weeks.

Levent Suberk Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:25 pm

roddie wrote:I recently wore a fingertip test device as part of a "home sleep study" to obtain data for treating my sleep apnea condition... again...

I'm trying to get help again.. because I just couldn't tolerate the CPAP/VPAP treatment attempts from 10 years ago. Left untreated; I've been at a higher risk for stroke, high blood-pressure.. and other health problems. There have been many advances made in the equipment for treating the condition over the last ten years.. so I'm hopeful.

I asked my "Sleep Doctor" about the new INSPIRE device to treat my sleep apnea.. and it's a bit more invasive than their TV commercials let on.. I'd rather not go that route.. unless I have to.

I'll be fitted for a new "mask" and CPAP unit over the next few weeks.

Wish you a speedy recovery. Morale is very important. An old saying is, "I am OK, you are OK, God doesn't make junk"

roddie Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:37 pm

Levent Suberk wrote:

Wish you a speedy recovery. Morale is very important. An old saying is, "I am OK, you are OK, God doesn't make junk"

Thank You Levent. I wish the best for you also.

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