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Update from the sleep doc

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, 05-14-2017 at 02:57 PM (1203 Views)

I went to get my results from the sleep study- instead of waiting for a doctor, I was able to see a nurse practitioner months earlier. She reviewed my results-- I have mild obstructive sleep apnea, which she said meant that I stopped breathing less than 15 times per hour. (I actually stop a little over 10/hour). Moderate would be 15-30, and severe would be 30+. She asked more questions and ultimately recommended that I wear a CPAP machine. I know it will be rough to wear it, but I'm so excited to try it-- I'd LOVE to wake up from sleep feeling rested. I feel like things have spiraled downhill since a car crash about 2 years ago-- and I've put on weight that I haven't been able to take off-- and I feel like I've been more tired (I'm thinking that perhaps due to the sleep apnea). Thursday is my day to pick up my device. I'll be bringing my 2-year-old because our babysitter just cancelled, but I think it'll be fine- I'm not going to worry about getting a replacement sitter for something like this.

I'm wondering how soon after I start using the CPAP I might start feeling rested. I asked my NP and she said immediately, as soon as I get used to the machine- but it seems too good to be true.

Not much else is going on besides waiting for the CPAP. I still need to schedule bloodwork at Quest-- I can schedule appointments online so I'll do that now.

AND..... Done. Scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow morning. It's so nice being able to do things online!