Sleep Apnea

[luckyme2g 35]

Well, the results of my sleep study are in and I have borderline mild/moderate sleep apnea. I am not really surprised, and I keep telling myself that this is one more thing to help get me approved through insurance. But why am I so sad about it? I feel so disappointed in myself.

[Bronco0605 135]

Will you be getting a cpap machine? It is never fun to get a diagnoses even if we really suspect it already. HAng in there.

[woo woo 872]

[BKLYNgal87 503]

For me it was an "AHA" moment. My sleep apnea explained so many things I had been struggling with over the years - forming and keeping my memories, fatigue durng the day, Migraines, and a general inability to concentrate on tasks. My CPAP machine wasn't a cure all, but I have been able to alleviate many of the symptoms I suffered for years. Since losing 70 lbs my pressure has decreased, and I'm even on an autopap now. Hopefully soon I won't need it at all.

Don't feel down about yourself. This is a treatable condition, and more than likely successful weightloss will eliminate it. Good luck and use your cpap!

[luckyme2g 35]

Thanks, that makes me feel a little better. I will get my cpap on Thursday. Maybe it will help me sleep better. We shall see

[Rena's got this 274]

I've been on my cpap for 6 months now, and I must admit, I feel so much better. I'm not so sleepy during the day now. I have moderate apnea, but was hoping it was severe my insurance states it must be severe to count as a comorbidity. My surgeon's office submitted all my paperwork yesterday though, so we'll see how it goes. I'm trying not to let myself get excited just yet.

The only problem I have with my cpap is when I have nasal congestion. I can't use it when I can't breathe through my nose!

[SuperFab 689]

I've been on my cpap for 6 months now, and I must admit, I feel so much better. I'm not so sleepy during the day now. I have moderate apnea, but was hoping it was severe my insurance states it must be severe to count as a comorbidity. My surgeon's office submitted all my paperwork yesterday though, so we'll see how it goes. I'm trying not to let myself get excited just yet. The only problem I have with my cpap is when I have nasal congestion. I can't use it when I can't breathe through my nose!

Can't you be fitted for a face mask? The one they put on me covered both my nose and mouth.

[Rena's got this 274]

I started out with that type, but it kept leaking and I spent most of my nights trying to adjust it instead of sleeping. The one I have now (Wisp), leaks a lot less, especially when I keep it clean. When I've had my mask for 10 months, my insurance will pay for another mask, and I might try a different full face mask. I've come to realize just how important a good sleep makes me feel.

[luckyme2g 35]

My doctors office has several types of masks they will let me borrow before I buy one. During my sleep study I used the nose only mask which they recommend because it is lighter and doesn't leak as much when you move.

But today I have a cold and am really congested, so I can see the benefit of using one of those as well.

The more I get used to the idea of needing a cpap the less sad I am. I really hope this helps me to not feel so tired all of the time!

[SuperFab 689]

Sucks for me. I have a deviated septum from having a broken nose as a child so I tend to be a mouth breather when I sleep. Full face mask for this girl. Lol

[Arts137 1,811]

I loves me my CPAP!!! Really!!!

[smjnewme 15]

Luckyme2g, I feel your pain! I just found out I had it as well last week and I have my 2nd sleep study on the 19th. I'm starting to notice little things too now that I've been diagnosed with it. I just want to not feel tired and not get the Migraines anymore! Hope things get better for you once you get your cpap!

[SuperKen 231]

I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea in November 2012. I one of the special people that the Regular cpap machine fooled my brain into not telling my body to breath, so I use a BiPap machine that breaths for me until my body kicks in. I was sleeved on 10/14/12, I'm down 30 lbs post op and 96 lbs total since May. I have an appointment with the sleep Center this Friday and am hoping to hear some great news about scaling back on the use of the BiPap machine.