Went to Pulmonologist today

[Jess55 97]

I had my pulmonary appt today. And he reccommended I go for a sleep study, I was really hoping I would not have to do one. I have a feeling I will have trouble sleeping there. He said my pharynx seemed narrow, so he was a little concerned. Also that if I did have sleep apnea it probably is very mild. Also went for a chest x-ray after the appointment, so I go that done too. In an hour I have my cardiac consult. I am getting there slowly.

I am kind of annoyed at myself, I forgot to go to the support meeting last Saturday and the next one was on Tuesday and I had to work, which means the next time they have it is in 2 weeks and I will probably go to the one on Saturday and Tuesday, because I have to go to three of them.

[Astrasmom 1]

I had my pulmonary appt today. And he reccommended I go for a sleep study, I was really hoping I would not have to do one. I have a feeling I will have trouble sleeping there. He said my pharynx seemed narrow, so he was a little concerned. Also that if I did have sleep apnea it probably is very mild. Also went for a chest x-ray after the appointment, so I go that done too. In an hour I have my cardiac consult. I am getting there slowly.

I am kind of annoyed at myself, I forgot to go to the support meeting last Saturday and the next one was on Tuesday and I had to work, which means the next time they have it is in 2 weeks and I will probably go to the one on Saturday and Tuesday, because I have to go to three of them.

Sleep Apnea is really nothing to worry about. Even if you have to use a CPAP, you will be off of it in no time. I was on a CPAP for 5 years. I had a moderate case of Sleep Apnea. As of last month (7 months after my surgery) I no longer have sleep apnea. So if you do indeed have a mild case, chances are it won't take you that long to get rid of the sleep apnea. It's common in people who are over weight.

Good luck with your cardio and the rest of your tests. You will get there. :cool: I had to wait 6 months for my surgery. And I thought it was forever. But once the day go here I couldn't have been happier. The wait is well worth it. This is the time to ask as many questions as possible and read all that you can so you are prepared when your day arrives. Hang in there.