did 2nd sleep test last night w/CPAP - ThinnerTimes

mindycure · 05-29-2006, 04:03 AM

Hi everyone. Well I got a call last night at 8:30pm to let me know there was a cancellation at the sleep study place and if I wanted to go ahead and come in. Well honestly I didn't know I was gonna have to go back there a 2nd time. So I was a bit confused, but since it did show up the first time that I did have mild sleep apnea they had to have me come in and wear the cpap thing to see if it improved. So I packed up my stuff and got there a little after 9pm. First they tried the tube thing that just went over my nose, but I had problems with feeling like I just couldn't get enough air out, so they went and put me on the mask for the night. It was very strange to say the least, but I managed ok to fall asleep. The next day the lady said I did really well on it that I was almost in stage 3 and REM for the whole night. That i only had two bouts with snoring on it and she just cranked up the air when that happened and it stopped. What i didn't know what that I will now be having to wear one of these thingys when I am asleep at home. I thought this surgery was to clear this stuff up. So hopefully when I have the surgery I won't have to do this after that. I guess I just didn't really realize what all of this meant

I did get the results sheet from my first visit there, and in case anyone is interested in what the report says or if you are curious as to what they look for, I will put their findings here:_____________________________
A diagnostic polysomnogram was perfomed using the lab's standard sleep montage. The patient slept on her back and side during the study. Sleep efficiency was normal at 95.4% and note was made of significant sleep fragmentation. Sleep onset was reduced at 0.5 minutes and REM sleep onset was delayed at 237.0 minutes. Sleep architecture was remarkable for a normal amount of slow wave sleep at 5.4% of stage three and 14.9% of stage four, and a increased amount of REM sleep at 32.2%. Respiratory events were identified during the evening and more specifically characterized as 1 obstructive apneas, 2 central apneas, and 90 hypopneas. This accounted for a mildly elevated respiratory disturbance index of 13.8 events per hour. Events were more common in the supine position The Lowest recorded Spo2 was 85%. No significant cardiac ectopy or arrhythmias were identified, though heart rate variability possibly representing sinus arrhythmia was noted. Periodic limb movements of sleep were noted severe with a total of 322 and 27.2 per hour resulting in arousal. Snoring was heavy.

Anyway.. to make it worse yesterday I had spent 3 1/2 hours at the beach and was sunburned so today when they had to rip off all the tape from holding down the wires, was not fun!

Just wanted to share.. Mindy

fitbefore40 · 05-31-2006, 09:20 PM

I just returned my rental cpap machine today!!! It took me 50 pounds to lose the snoring and sleep apnea and another stupid sleep test - BUT IT'S gone!!!! So hang in there - having a cpap after surgery (I had to have mine in my room after the surgery) is really helpful - and when you start to feel that the machine is blowing you out of the room, call and have them telll you how to adjust it- I went from a 12 setting, to a 9, then 5, then 4 . . . and now it's GONE!!!!!

GOOD LUCK!

fitbefore40 · 05-31-2006, 09:20 PM

Hey - and Wilmington - we were just there in Sept - my husband is from Wilmington!!

Duckie · 05-31-2006, 11:55 PM

Yes, the surgery is supposed to help with this but in the meantime, you need your CPAP. YOu will be required to wear your CPAP for quite a while after surgery until they do further sleep studies and find that you are no longer apneic. The cpap will help you HEAL after your surgery and also help you be healthier heading into surgery so you should look at it as a GOOD THING!

mama2aredhead · 06-01-2006, 06:47 AM

I just got a cpap mask, it takes some time getting use to thats for sure. but my hubby says I'm sleeping better with it on now..

good luck!

mindycure · 06-01-2006, 06:52 AM

thanks guys, i am actually looking forward to getting it. if it will help me sleep better that would be so wonderful! I never feel refreshed. Anyway thanks for the comments.. Mindy
Fitbefore40.. so what do you think of Wilmington? I really like it here..

Bypassingme619 · 06-01-2006, 08:12 AM

Mindy hang in there. There are a lot of post-op people who after the lost of 20-40 pounds the CPAP is history. A couple more steps and you will be on the losing side.

gj3390 · 06-01-2006, 02:47 PM

I feel you!!! The surgeon would not operate on me until I was using my CPAP machine every night for 3 months. It took me awhile to get use to it. I know it can be a pain in the ass, but it is good for your heart. With sleep apnea, it puts a lot of strain and stress on the heart. Hang in there…..