Update on Brian

Thanks for the update!   Sounds like he's doing great!

He's doing ok Maureen.  thanks.

he did take some pain killers about an hour ago and is sleeping in the recliner now.

I just wish I could get him to take more fluids in.

Nessa,

Brian has taken this big step, wouldn't it suck if he DIED from complications from sleep apnea? Sorry to be so brutal, but if a linebacker in the NFL can die from SA, anyone can. (Reggie White GB Packers)

I went through 3 different xPAP  machines, don't know how many masks before I even had a shot at keeping the mask on all night. I still sometimes wake in the am with machine off and mask on night stand. I KNOW HOW MUCH IT SUCKS TO HAVE A xPAP.

Tom

Tom I totally agree but I can't force him to wear it.

Glad to hear that Brian is doing so well.....keep pushing the liquids. My mom stayed with me for a few days and if she was not there to remind me to sip sip sip I probably would have been dehydrated.

I'm trying to force his fluids (and the meds).   He is very very stubborn.

I am happy to hear he is doing well but I have to agree with Tom. SA is nothing to fool around with. Fortunately, I was able to come off mine right away but it is not the same for everyone.

I had a hard time at first but by the time I had surgery I wouldn't even think of sleeping without it. I took it with me on vacation and anywhere I was spending the night.

I agree and had he ever used it, i'd be firmer.  but he's NEVER had it on.  

his best friend came over ast night and tried to talk to him for 45 minutes about it.  it made NOT a bit of difference.

well, then....you did what you could. The rest is up to him.

sounds like things are going well. i'm sure he will do fine! try to relax.