Sleep Apnea GONE!!!!

Julie Nolan
on 10/15/08 10:17 am - RI

Yippy Skippy!

When I went for my first sleep study, prior to surgery, I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea.

I literally stopped breathing an average of 96 times a minute!

I had another sleep study and was set up with a C-Pap machine at a level of 18.

About six weeks post-op, I noticed I was waking up with a 'full' feeling in my belly. Subsequently, my C-Pap machine level was lowered to 10.

I had, once again, noticed the same 'full' feeling and called my pulmonologist who decided to send me for another sleep study to get an update.

Well....I only 'pause' my breathing an average of 4.9 times per minute now! Which is close enough to normal to say....I NO LONGER HAVE SLEEP APNEA!!!

NO MORE MACHINE!!!!

I've packed it up and have it waiting by the door for the company to come pick it up!

Yippee Kahyay!!

Jules

71386

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PamBer
on 10/15/08 11:16 am - Middletown, RI
Julie - that is awesome!!!  I too no longer need my bi-pap machine!  I haven't used it since about 3 wks after surgery.  My husband said I no longer snore and gasp as I used to.  My pcp told me not to bother with the new sleep study... but... Kathleen at Dr. Royes office made a good suggestion - she told me to have the new sleep study to get the diagnosis off my medical record.  She said that at some point if I need to buy life insurance or something of that nature, it will count against me if it's on there.  I plan to schedule one soon.

Congrats again - what a big relief not to have to sleep with that machine on!

Pam


At Goal - 9/13/08
 

usnwife0819
on 10/15/08 12:16 pm - Tiverton, RI
That is a good suggestion, I never would have thought of that!

Jen

Stephanie M.
on 10/15/08 11:54 am - Seekonk, MA
Thats great Jules. Keep up the good work!
Rhino5167
on 10/15/08 12:17 pm - Cranston, RI
Way to go JULES!!   That is awesome...just another reason why I am having this done!!   Nice going cutie!! 

-Rob

 
Pre-Op loss 130 lbs   Post-Op loss 93 lbs

Julie Nolan
on 10/15/08 1:22 pm - RI

Thanks so much everyone!

Hey, anyone going to Angela's for the Halloween Party this Saturday?

I got my costume yesterday!

Please go! It'll be fun!

Jules

71386

For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me!  [email protected]

Lisa S.
on 10/16/08 12:10 am, edited 10/16/08 12:13 am - Coventry, RI
WTG Jules,,
  I am so proud of you.  I remember the day I got to pack up my machine it was great.  I look forward to the day Chip can pack his up.  See you tomorrow at  your house then off for a  PAARRRTTTYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

Lisa
islander
on 10/16/08 12:36 am - Middletown, RI
I'm with you!  Yippee Skippy!

I was retested (my surgeon's suggestion) & told that if I sleep on my side no more machine!  Works for me!!

I was quite shocked when I found out that I had apnea- and quite severely.  Who knew?

Likely I'll donate my machine.

Islander

 

IncredibleFeeling
on 10/16/08 12:56 am - MA
CONGRATS!
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea too but didn't get a machine since it was a said to be mild. Because I was going for the surgery, it was suggested I be evaluated in 1 year. That's this January and I'm hoping toget normal results this time! 
 
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Angela H.
on 10/16/08 8:37 am - Bristol, RI
Congrats Jules! I'm so happy for you, you've worked so hard and you're on your way to a healthier you.
You're awesome and I love you! I cant wait to see you Saturday!


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