Sleep Apnea Test???

What do they do to test for sleep apnea?? I have to have that done and I am not sure what that involves. All these questions I should have asked but didn't....*sigh* What happens? Thanks gang! Erin

Erin congrats and good luck to you. First of all i am also dr robinsons patient, he is very thorough and you are in good hands. I had the sleep test done it is nothing at all they just hook you up to some electrodes and you go to bed and someone monitors you that is all people are real nice there, Eugenia is a doll, and so are the others too. Feel free to email her i am sure she gave you her card. If you have any other questions for them they will reply when they get the chance. The fee is for the support group meetings that you will be expected to go to and i am sure insurance is not covering it, This fee is relatively new and I know they are doing the same in other hospitals. let me know if you have any other questions ok nancy

Thanks Nancy. I'll hold you to it. That must have been her name Eugenia. (Chinese decent? and the PA??? right??) She is such a sweetie. Her smile was so welcoming. It really was. I knew right then and there everything will be OK. Did you have the GI thing done to check for ulcers?? I was wondering how that goes too. I am hoping that my arrythmia won't keep me from having surgery. I am sure I will be just fine and will get cleared. I have to have alot of tests done. The Gallbladder U/S will be a cinch. But do you have to have a full bladder for that or do you have to drink some nasty stuff?? Are you sorry you asked??? LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL. Erin

Hi Erin, I wanted to thank you for your words of encouragement to me regarding my upcoming surgery. It really helps having a shoulder to lean on when the negative thoughts start crowding my mind. I didn't have the sleep apnea or gi tests, so I can't be of much help. You have a great attitude, so I'm sure you'll do fine. Enjoy this fine day. Karen

Thanks Karen. You will be just fine too. Just remember that. Walk, sip, water water water, and make sure you take your vitamins..... Erin

Hi Erin! I am glad you are pleased with Dr. Robinson. I had a sleep apenea test done last year at a center not located in a hospital and it was awful! It was like sleeping over someone's house but having your head, face and chest stuck (like with glue, not stuck into your skin) with wires. It was so hot, the bed was a regular bed, not an adjustable hospital type bed,2 crummy pillows and they kicked you out of there at 5AM. I didn't fall asleep until 1AM and then they said I had to have the test repeated because I had a lot of apnea but not until after 2 AM- like just when I was finally really asleep-duh! I do have to have it repeated and will have it done at a hospital sleep center. You know, some things don't bother some people, but others can be minor to one person and really annoying to another. I would rather have pain than have someone messing with my sleep! So, ask where the test will take place if you have a choice. Good luck! Luann

That sounds horrid.....I will ask once they call me with the date. You have to go through all that all over again? Oh Luann, I feel for you. Good Luck! Do you know when you have to have it done? Please let me know. (((HUGS))) Erin

Erin if you think your going to sleep your not you have wired coming in every direction and god forbid you need to get up during the nite to pee i fell asleep finally at 230 and to think she was bright eye and bushy tailed at 530 to wake me i think i drove home to worcester sleeping cause I do not remember when i got home my family said how was it i said what is but all in all it was not that bad ok good luck and if you have any questions email me ok nancy i