New Series: Apnea Blog
March 22nd, 2005
My doctor believes that I most likely have Sleep Apnea. I have been scheduled for a consultation with a doctor specializing in this area, who can help confirm the diagnosis and develop an action plan.
Since sleep issues are a part of HHDC, I have decided that I will blog the whole process of diagnosis and treatment (if needed). These blogging posts will simply appear here periodically under the Sleep category.
What are my feelings on this development? Well, apprehension is definitely in the mix. I am not looking forward to the possibility of surgical intervention, as I am something of a yellow-bellied coward. It will give me incentive to resume my weight-loss plan, and will certainly give me a lot to discuss here.
Speaking of Weight loss, it is Spring in New England now, in the most definite of terms. One half of our front yard is in flowering bloom, and the other is buried in snow. Temperatures are in the low 50’s (that’s fahrenheit for our international readers), and that means the beginning of Bicycle season! Woo-hoo! I will make every effort this year to ensure that biking becomes a frequent activity for me and my son.
Hopefully more exercise, coupled with a renewed fervor for diet management will be enough to improve my sleep quality. That said, I don’t know if it will really be sufficient to prevent surgery. Wish me well.
-Tut
PS: My previous Apnea article can serve as a brief introduction to the topic.
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6 Comments Add your own
1. Glenn Whidden | March 23rd, 2005 at 11:57 am
Here’s to hoping you don’t have to get cut.
–Glenn
2. Mister Tut | March 23rd, 2005 at 5:56 pm
Your lips to Kahless’ ears!
3. Chris | April 11th, 2005 at 10:23 am
Go with a CPAP and mask. Sure, it makes you look as attractive as a fighter pilot, but it beats the surgery, which is only effective for 65% of the populace who tries it. Trust me, I’m a CPAP apneic myself.
4. Mister Tut | April 11th, 2005 at 1:44 pm
Thanks for the advice, Chris. In my third entry to the ApneaBlog, I will post my conversation with my specialist on treatment. This appointment hasn’t happened yet, but a CPAP will be high on my list of things to ask about, you can be sure!
(Scalpel bad! Bad!)
-Tut
5. jannet | June 30th, 2005 at 2:02 am
Definitly try a CPAP before any surgery. There are a lot of online sellers where you can get them pretty cheap. I bought my Resmed CPAP from apneatherapy.com (the link in this post). It is truly a lifesaver!
6. Mister Tut | July 1st, 2005 at 9:02 am
I’ve heard that buying a CPAP online is a bad idea, as you’d want it safely custom-adjusted. Do you have any thoughts on that, Jannet?
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