So THAT is what sleep feels like.... Cool!

[TritonGlenn]

Conducted part 2 of my "sleep study" last night for sleep apnea. They hooked me up to a CPAP machine (and about a million wires) and off to sleep I went. I don't remember dreaming last night, but the test results told my technician that I was in a deep sleep, dreaming away. When I said I didn't remember dreaming, her response was "Good - that means you weren't waking up during your dreams, which is what you were doing during part 1 of your sleep study the last time you came in".



I feel "rested" this morning. Wide awake. Don't even need coffee (I'm drinking it anyway - morning ritual).



Only bad part - I don't have my own machine yet. That's going to be a while I guess. The sleep study agency has to send the results to the VA, and then the VA doctors write my prescription, etc... and then I can get a machine.



Ahhh... sleep.... glorious sleep.... I had forgot what that felt like. :lol::lol::lol: I'm sure I'll sleep even better when I'm using my own CPAP machine without all those wires hooked up to me. :lol::lol::lol:



All the best,

Glenn

 

[Tom Jones]

I've had mine for about 10 years now. Only problem is when the electricity goes out:angry:, I can't sleep without it!:blink:

Good Luck and Good Sleep!!!

 

[Humminbird Greg]

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[TritonGlenn]

Thanks Tom and Greg.



Greg - Havn't got my machine yet. I have to wait for the results to get back to my VA doctor, and then they will write me a 'script for one. The testing facility had two types - one that covered your entire nose and mouth (I couldn't do that one - felt like they were trying to sedate me, and just couldn't fall asleep with it), and one that had two rubber nozzle things that fit in the tip of your nostrils, with a strap to hold it on your head. That is the one I used. I slept (soundly - I was OUT) on my back for the first time in... oh... I don't know.... 15 years or so!



Slept "ok" last night, but nowhere near as good as the night before. I can't wait to get my machine in.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[Humminbird Greg]

That's the same one I use Glenn.

Many people take sleeping for granted but for those of us who know the difference between sleeping and getting a good nights sleep; the ugly head gear we wear and the machine we lug through the airports is worth all the hastle. Besides, everyone else in my house has been able to sleep since I got mine!



Greg Walters

 

[Randy Walls]

Ok, what does this miracle machine do?



Randy!

 

[Humminbird Greg]

CPAP = Constant Positive Air Pressure.

It basically keeps your airway open so you don;t stop breathing while you sleep (know as Sleep Apnea). Usually snoring is a good sign that you need one, but there are others like always waking up tired even though you just spent 8 hours asleep. If you think that you might remotely have an Apnea, check with your doctor and get a referral to a sleep disorder clinic for testing.





Greg Walters

 

[TritonGlenn]

Mine didn't really come to light until my outprocessing physical from the Navy when I retired. I had complained to the Navy docs in the past, but they just shrugged their shoulders. During my physical's interview part, the doc asked me if I ever woke up tired. I said yes. He perked up. He asked if I snore. I said that my wife had mentioned that I snore from time to time, but not bad. He then asked if I ever woke up at night. When I told him "Yeah, about 4 to 5 times a night according to my wife", he reached for the phone and said "Give me your wifes phone number. I need to talk to her." When she answered, he asked how I snore. She said that I snore lightly for a while, especially when I'm tired - like coming back from a fishing trip. Then she said I'll stop snoring completely and a few seconds later, I gasp for air and sit up in bed. She asks me if I'm ok, but I don't respond most of the time, and just lay back down and fall asleep. He grinned as he hung up the phone and said that he was fairly sure I had sleep apnea, and that I'd have to get tested to be sure.



Results - Yep. Got it. Mild, but I've got it. First test - took almost 2 hours to reach REM sleep, and then that lasted for less than an hour of the 6 I was in bed. They said that was not good to do, as I'm not getting "restful" sleep. :huh:



All the best,

Glenn

 

[TRCM]

I had been complaining about this to the navy for awhile before I retired. They were so backlogged on testing, that I didn't get to finally test until I was already retired, so I got to pay for part of the machine.



It runs in my family, and the navy said I have it, but the VA said I don't. Go figure. So I get no disablity for it.