sleep apnea

[James Marusek 5,244]

Prior to surgery, I had sleep apnea. But that condition was quickly resolved after my RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and stayed in remission ever since.

While sleep apnea accounts for more than three million cases in the U.S., Insufficient sleep, which is now so widespread that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently called it a public health problem, plagues between 50- to 70 million Americans. So it sounds like the CDC coined a new phrase. So what do they recommend for this new condition? The National Sleep Foundation recommends adopting healthy sleep hygiene habits in order to improve overall quality of life. Among those: skipping caffeine later in the day, exercising daily, and practicing a consistent bedtime ritual that does not include your smartphone.

Here is a link to the article that discusses insufficient sleep. http://acsh.org/news/2016/11/30/sleep-apnea-or-insufficient-sleep-both-are-costly-dangerous-10506

[Redmaxx 740]

I have apnea. I am hoping that my RNY surgery will help. Not sure.

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[cyndi990 31]

I have sleep apnea too hoping the VSG will reslove it. I was diagnosed about a month ago..

I've been using PAP for about 2 weeks I can't for the darest keep the that mask on

thought out night. Any advice?

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[silly 2]

Yep, keep trying longer. Might try different types. I got the kind for men with mustaches and I am a girl. The others would rub at the top overly much. It greatly improved things . I think if you can do things to train yourself to fall asleep quickly then it may not have time to bug you. There is something called Delta wave sleep music on you tube. It amazes me how well it helps me ..... except any caffeine after 3 pm and I mess my sleep up with anything. I am doing pretty good with changing that now. Make sure your bed is firm enough and don't watch tv near sleeping time and have a dark room you know. All the stuff written about and give it another month also.

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[hmills653 365]

I have sleep apnea too hoping the VSG will reslove it. I was diagnosed about a month ago..
I've been using PAP for about 2 weeks I can't for the darest keep the that mask on
thought out night. Any advice?
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I usually wake up around 4 am and take it off. But I was told if you wear it at least 4 hrs a night you will get some benefit.