So THAT'S what it takes to get a good night's sleep!
Last night, I had a sleep test. I drove all the way to the hospital, sat in the ER, got checked in, went upstairs, and "got wired." It was a really interesting process, and I was quite intimidated by it. Frankly, I was intimidated by the whole thing. I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to sleep when a stranger was watching me. It creeped me out quite a bit. Plus, I was going to be alone in the dark, no Cruiser, no Darren, no Daisy, no Toby, no TV. Just creepy, freaky, deep dark aloneness. NOT comfortable to me in any situation, but especially when I'm being watched.
However, the room was pretty nice. The bed was plush and comfortable. The pillows were big and fluffy. The room was cool and slightly breezy, just the way I like it.
And despite my apprehension...my tech made sure I was comfortable. He let me do things at my own pace, and he never came into my room without letting me know before hand what he was doing. I understood the reason for the quiet darkness. I did toss and turn for about a half an hour, but before long, I was asleep.
Not sound asleep, apparently.
The tech had earlier explained that being interrupted by an apnea or a hypopnea would count as a hit on my chart. If I experienced 30 of these hits in 2 hours of sleep, I would definitely have sleep apnea. In my first hour, I had 31 apneas or hypopneas. There you have it! I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He brought in a CPAP mask for me to try. I wore it for about 3 hours, and I slept more comfortably than ever before. He worked on calibrating the mask so that it would be set for my needs.
I woke at 5:30, ready to face the day. I drank some putrid hospital coffee while I filled out a number of surveys and questionnaires. I got my stuff together, and headed home, where my Darren had fixed me a REAL pot of coffee, and my Cruiser was so happy to see me!
Now I'm looking forward to talking to Dr. Spurlock, and getting my CPAP ordered. Now that I know what a good night's sleep feels like, I'm not looking forward to waiting for my machine...I WANT IT NOW! I'm also excited about what will happen when I finally face my days relaxed and rested. Will I be more productive? Will I remember things better? Will I enjoy life more?
If you have apnea, and use a CPAP, I would especially love hearing your experiences. This is a new, unexpected chapter for me, and I would like to know the pros and cons of what I face.
However, the room was pretty nice. The bed was plush and comfortable. The pillows were big and fluffy. The room was cool and slightly breezy, just the way I like it.
And despite my apprehension...my tech made sure I was comfortable. He let me do things at my own pace, and he never came into my room without letting me know before hand what he was doing. I understood the reason for the quiet darkness. I did toss and turn for about a half an hour, but before long, I was asleep.
Not sound asleep, apparently.
The tech had earlier explained that being interrupted by an apnea or a hypopnea would count as a hit on my chart. If I experienced 30 of these hits in 2 hours of sleep, I would definitely have sleep apnea. In my first hour, I had 31 apneas or hypopneas. There you have it! I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He brought in a CPAP mask for me to try. I wore it for about 3 hours, and I slept more comfortably than ever before. He worked on calibrating the mask so that it would be set for my needs.
I woke at 5:30, ready to face the day. I drank some putrid hospital coffee while I filled out a number of surveys and questionnaires. I got my stuff together, and headed home, where my Darren had fixed me a REAL pot of coffee, and my Cruiser was so happy to see me!
Now I'm looking forward to talking to Dr. Spurlock, and getting my CPAP ordered. Now that I know what a good night's sleep feels like, I'm not looking forward to waiting for my machine...I WANT IT NOW! I'm also excited about what will happen when I finally face my days relaxed and rested. Will I be more productive? Will I remember things better? Will I enjoy life more?
If you have apnea, and use a CPAP, I would especially love hearing your experiences. This is a new, unexpected chapter for me, and I would like to know the pros and cons of what I face.
I don't have sleep apnea...but dh does...wheres the mask...sleeps like bear in hibernation... I am glad you found out what you have and can get some sleep..dh was productive for about a week and then got use to it! lol Good luck!
Reply to this
I cannot imagine you being any more productive. Does it feel sort of scary sleeping or awkward sleeping with a machine?
Reply to this
What I meant by the above comment is that you might already be the most productive person I know!
Reply to this
Susan LOL I knew what you meant! I honestly didn't notice it once I was asleep, although I was a bit claustrophobic when he first put it on my face. I think it will be easy to get used to. Especially when I really and truly start sleeping. I should have the machine in about 2 weeks. YAY!
Reply to this
ZG and RM both have cpap machines.
Reply to this
Pattie, I KNOW! They've been amazing support for me.
Reply to this
This article was extremely interesting, especially since I was searching for thoughts on this subject last week
Reply to this
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
Reply to this
I want people to realize that the domestic abuse charges happened in 1989. I didn't meet any of them until 1993.
Reply to this
Sometimes, I feel like I spent the first part of my life wishing to be a teen-age boy, and the second part condemned to being one.
Reply to this
In the office, the mail that came in was always 10 to 1 for me.
Reply to this
Thanks alot - your awnser solved all my problems after several days struggling
Reply to this
Wv7l64 vioubciipxfw
Reply to this
auto insurance 361 online auto insurance quotes
Reply to this
auto insurance quotes 843148 new jersey car insurance 71511
Reply to this
health insurance 8-DD life insurance policy 58931 a auto insurance
Reply to this
generic cialis online vkcedy will byetta block levitra twidni
Reply to this
I am glad you found out what you have and can get some sleep.
Reply to this
viagra mee purchase prednisone jnis buy viagra cheap yqtw
Reply to this
flight cheapest ukfhkz flight cheap 8DD air tickets 91926
Reply to this
affordable auto insurance vxdqgb state auto insurance bwek insurance auto xeu
Reply to this
car insurance 66829 cheap auto insurance =)) home insurance coverage tmovwd
Reply to this
term life insurance rates odqwz life insurance 24329 health insurance 64294
Reply to this
health plus insurance 414 home owner's insurance bktpxj auto insurance quotes 567467
Reply to this
life insurance isrlhh cheap health insurance 335 home insurance jvqdxg
Reply to this