Update: Sleep Study Aftermath

Well, I made it through the night. Last night's Sleep Study was an interesting experience. I have had one before, about three years ago so I knew what to expect. I wasn't looking forward to it though. By the time everything is set up the patient has got two belts around their midsection and chest and numerous wires pasted to their heads and affixed to legs and index finger. Needless to say, it makes sleeping difficult, unfortunately enough since that is the reason you are there.

I am a little claustrophobic so being trussed up like that and attached to the bed was not enjoyable. After about two hours of sleep the tech came in and put the CPAP machine on my face and began to regulate the pressure. I was pleasantly surprised out how much it helped me. It felt great to be able to lay down and breath normally. Even though I didn't think I slept very deeply, I feel great today. I feel like I should feel after having a good night's rest which I haven't had in over a decade. I'm looking forward to actually getting the CPAP machine now so that I can start to experience a consitant amount of good rest. If you have sleep problems I highly recommend getting a sleep study done even though it is uncomfortable.

Personal Note: Sleep study tonight.

I have to go in for a Sleep Study tonight. I get to be wired up like a lab animal and try and sleep in a strange room. I had one done about three years ago so I know what to expect, but I am still not looking forward to it. This time, I get to try out a CPAP machine during part of the study. This is a small or large mask you wear which applies positive air pressure through your nose so the airway doesn't collapse causing a stoppage in breathing. I'm told breathing is an important thing, so I want to check it out to see if it will help me. The last test I had revealed that I had eighty instances of Apnea per hour. So obviously, I need some sort of help. We shall see if the CPAP machine offers any relief. If not, then I will need to have my tonsils removed and my partial deviated septum fixed. So I guess I will have the choice of sleeping like I am Darth Vader or having a couple weeks of pretty severe pain. Stay tuned.