Sleep Study

[ChristineS NY 44]

The Pulmonologist ordered a sleep study to make sure I don't have sleep apnea before the surgery. Which is fine, I'd rather know and head off any possible complications.BUT, I have issues sleeping anywhere but home, how the heck am I going to be able to fall asleep in order to do this!! All the while knowing that I'm kinda being watched?! 0_o

I know that I am more than likely worrying over something that I shouldn't, I just can't help but to think about it.

[Lissa 2,631]

Take a book and whatever your normal routine is before bed. After they hook up all the monitors and such, they'll turn the lights as low as you like. I take my body pillow and my quilt with me when I go. The first sleep study is the toughest because you have to get used to the mask if your test shows that you do have apnea episodes. Just do your best to relax and it will be over quickly. This isn't something to really stress about. You'll get through it easily. Heck, all you have to do for this test is literally sleep.

[Isabel'sGma 18]

most Doc's will prescribe a sleeping tablet for a patient that is nervous about being able to sleep. Talk to them, they should call it in for you.