Sleep Apnea.....

I got my results from my sleep test. I found out that I have mild sleep apnea. I quit breathing 13 times during the night, and I may be wrong, but I didn't think that was too bad, cause some folks quit breathing 400 times a night!!! The doctor said my real problem is snoring (my dh said "No sh**, Sherlock!!") that I woke myself up constantly snoring...I didn't know, I was oblivious! I went back on Wednesday night of this week for another sleep-in at Anderson's. I was fitted for a mask, wired up, and hooked to the CPAP machine. It sort of made me panicky at first, but then I relaxed and went to sleep. I think I felt better on Thursday than usual, but I really did enjoy (yeah, I know, I am a bit off about things, aren't I???) being hooked up to the CPAP - the trick is to relax and not think about it. But I guess I did think about it because I had all these dreams about being on oxygen and having to carry oxygen tanks with me!! Today, I am going to call Dr. Blake's office and see how long it's gonna be before I get my surgery date. I think I am threw with all the pre-ops except for picking up my CPAP machine. Hopefully the surgery is now in sight!!!! Smoochies & Hugs Arlies

HI. I have been on CPAP for about six years now. I do not think I could sleep without it now. I just got a call from the Obesity Clinic clearing me for surgery. They said they faxed Dr. Blake this afternoon. I guess I will find out something soon. I am going to call next week and check. It was the last report they were waiting on. May be we will have ours at the same time. Amelia

kristi from Meridian and I have been talking about being roomies, but I think she may beat me to the punch!!! I am afraid it may still be quite a while before I have surgery. I called Kristy, at Dr. Blakes"s office, and left her a message to call me and tell me what all I need - what info has been faxed and who I need to get on to!!! Please remind me what you look like. I remember your name, but can't put a face to it. It's the senility thing going on, I think..... Smoochies, Arlies

I talked to you after the meeting while you were sitting on the couch and walked out with you and your daughter. There was also another lady there too, but I do not remember what her name was. I remember faces better than I remember names. I am going to call Kristy sometime this week and make sure they have everything they need. I hope the surgery will be sometime in August though. Amelia