Re: sleep study tonight

roddie Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:11 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 5:44 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 1:16 pm

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 1:21 pm

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

duke.johnson Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:47 pm

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 3:14 pm

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 3:27 pm

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 3:32 pm

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

roddie Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:54 pm

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 6:25 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 6:37 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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