Heading BACK to Sleep Study

Well I got to do my ss last night @ Centennial in Nashville, I had to be there @ 8:00pm.I took alot of stuff with me, I took my pillow, my body pillow, my granny's quilt, an a small fan. I told ya I had alot of stuff. My DH had to carry everything up to the room & my daughter had to pick me up at 6:30am (she was not happy about that) but I needed her to carry everything back to the car for me. Other wise I could have drove myself. The room was nice, a full size bed-- comfy mattress & I don't usally find any mattress comfy, a TV,two chairs, a big bathroom. The study was ok, The room was so quiet. I was glad I took my fan. I was hooked up to all the wires (did not bother me in the least) I looked like something out of and old SiFi movie. But I didn't have to go on the cpap machine any last night, nurse had told me I might have to but I didn't. This morning she said I had 3 dreams & that I was right on the borderline to say I had apnea, I only quit breathing for a short time while I dreamed. So guess what. I get to go back tonight. Wasn't sure I could get back in so soon, but they had a cancellation & they knew my Dr. was in a hurry to finish my report up. Same thing tonight except tonight I will use the cpap machine. Daughter is really not happy about another early morning pick-up. Hope everyone has a great week. How's Robin & Anne doing? Has anyone heard anything else from them? Night night Barb 7/28/04 lap rny

Ha Barbara, well sorry you have to go again,is that the norm for everyone just didn't know.I am sure glad you said something about taking a fan cause i sure wouldn't sleep with out my.I am going for my study WED. night this week to.Good luck. Eva ttul

Hi Eva, if you are being tested for the first time, the first sleep study is just that a study of your sleeping, the second appointment is to test how you sleep and breath with the CPAP. Since I have been on my machine for over 2 years, I only have to go when needed for a sleep level test on whether I need an increase on my machine. I had one done about 2 weeks ago, but since I never went to sleep, I have to have another level test in August. I am currently at level 15 out of 20. That puts me at high risk. If I don't wear the mask, I could die in my sleep. When I'm in the hospital I'm usually on oxygen and after this surgery I will be on oxygen at home for sleeping purposes for about a week to two weeks. This is to ween me from the cpap. Y'all take care. Would rather have to go thru a sleep test, then a barium swollow. LOL Love Kathy Newton

Hope your study goes as well as mine, just relax. Where are you having your study done? Don't forget you most comfortable sleep clothes , (gown,tshirt, pj's) your fan, & your pillow. Night Night don't let the bed bugs bite. Barb ttfn