Sleep Apnea Test Tonight

  • cdn
    West Central, MN
    Posts: 338
    July 11, 2008 at 4:04 pm #698167

    If there’s a guy willing to share his knowledge and secrets, Scott’s the man!

    I was curious what techniques were used for that win, and I wasn’t too surprised. I’ve been a chub guy for a number of years following Scott’s advice. Thanks for more great details! I need to make one minor adjustment after seeing this…

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    July 21, 2011 at 1:11 pm #207066

    I’m headed for the sleep center tonight to get tested for sleep apnea. I’m excited to see if this helps me regain some of my lost energy and drive. I’m sure getting older and having 3 young kids has taken the largest tole on me, but even if I can get 5-10% more drive than I have today it will be well worth it.

    Have any of you guys been through this?

    mwal
    Rosemount,MN
    Posts: 1050
    July 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm #107500

    I did the sleep test this spring. Best move I ever made. I was always tired. I was waking up 45 times an hour. They put me on a Cpap that night and I have never slept better. Even helped me control my blood glucose levels. Sleep affects everything. Good luck you won’t regret it. My wife says its wonderful for her as the machine is whisper quiet and no snoring. Let us now how it turns out.

    Mwal

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    July 21, 2011 at 3:21 pm #107503

    My dad did it a few years ago. He had a hard time sleeping with all the electrodes attached to him, so it was inconclusive in regards to sleep apnea, but he did find out that he has restless leg syndrome. He got some medication for that and mom said he’s been easier to sleep next to

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    July 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm #107504

    My dad clearly has it too and went through the test. I should say he was pushed through the test from Mom. He hated being watched and it was also inconclusive.

    I, on the other hand, am committed to this. They offered me a valium and I declined. I’m quite sure I’ll have no issues. I’m also excited about sleeping somewhere that isn’t 80 plus degrees like my house has been for the last 4-5 days.

    corey_waller
    hastings mn
    Posts: 1525
    July 21, 2011 at 5:55 pm #107509

    good luck. hope it all works out for you. everyone that I know tha has done it has had great results!

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 21, 2011 at 6:36 pm #107510

    Been on a cpap machine for about 6 years…Not only does it help with energy, it has cut down the daily headaches I use to have. Good luck!

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    July 22, 2011 at 2:29 am #107528

    Good luck bud…hope all goes well for ya.

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    July 22, 2011 at 10:28 am #107531

    Put up a trail camera… You might be surprised at what they try and to to you while your asleep

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    July 22, 2011 at 1:56 pm #107540

    The test went well I think. I was put on the “machine” at about 1AM. Pretty much fell right back to sleep. The nurse came in sometime after that to secure the mask better. I had a little harder time falling asleep this time, but it was due to I just couldn’t get comfortable in the bed. After I fell asleep the 2nd time, I didn’t wake until 7AM this morning.

    Now I have to wait a week to get my report reviewed by a specialist then I go buy the new “machine”. All in all, I’d summarize this as a very positive experience. Gotta give props to Jessica my nurse at the Monticello Sleep Center. She was as chipper at 7AM as she was at 8PM last night.

    kooty
    Keymaster
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    Posts: 18101
    July 22, 2011 at 2:12 pm #107541

    I had to take a pic of this. Pretty funny stuff. As my buddy Matt says, “nice new ipod you got there”.

    mwal
    Rosemount,MN
    Posts: 1050
    July 22, 2011 at 5:05 pm #107548

    Nice pic. Fun trying to sleep without strangling or pulling sensors off.

    Mwal

    herefishyfishy
    MN
    Posts: 864
    July 23, 2011 at 12:22 pm #107559

    Holy cow you look so happy. You may want to back away from the water with all those wires…. I know alot of people who swear by em so Im sure its worth it. good luck

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    July 25, 2011 at 4:08 am #107606

    Glad you are doing this Kooty! If you end up getting a sleep apnea machine – you can hunt with me again this fall.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18805
    July 25, 2011 at 4:43 pm #107621

    IT’S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    July 25, 2011 at 5:16 pm #107622

    Quote:

    I had to take a pic of this. Pretty funny stuff. As my buddy Matt says, “nice new ipod you got there”.

    That would make a great new avatar!!!

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    July 25, 2011 at 8:42 pm #107626

    wonder if you could walk in a bank looking like that

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18805
    July 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm #107627

    Quote:

    wonder if you coould walk in a bank looking like that

    better yet a bank in Wisconsin while practicing open carry…

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