Hi Margie, Thanks so much for the link. I really apreciate your help. Jennifer V.

I found this quizz off the sleepmedicine.com Web site: How sleepy are you? Take our test and find out. 1. Do you snore? 2. Are you sleepy during the day? 3. Do you wake with a dry throat or headache? 4. Do you wake with heartburn or an acid taste in your mouth? 5. Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? 6. Are you irritable or do you have difficulty concentrating? 7. Do you have high blood pressure or other heart problems? If you answered "yes" to 2 or more of these questions, you could have a sleep disorder. Please consult your family physician about your symptoms. Your doctor may need to refer you to an American Board of Sleep Medicine, certified sleep medicine specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

That is horrible that you had to put your life on hold all this time....the only reason that I was asking is because I originally went to my PCP and told him about my difficulty with sleeping and gasping for air at certain times in the night, and once again, just like how he has always done my whole life, he handed me a specialists card and told me to call them and schedule an appointment. When I did call, I was told by the neurologist secretary that since I was calling myself, it would be a longer wait before I could be seen, and even on that day, I would have to have a consultation with the neurologists first to determine if any testing was neccessary because my PCP APPARENTLY didnt feel that I was at risks for sleep apnea.....so I wanted to know the procedure because I am a fulltime student and I dont have the time or money to constantly travel 3 hours for one consultation and then come back for a follow up...I would just like to get it all done in one or two days...you know? I am sorry that you didnt take care of your health problems earlier in life. Sometimes as humans, we put everyone and everything else befroe ourselves and then we always pay for this unselfish act later in our lives. I am happy that you have started to take the time and care for your help....I will pray that your health will improve. Thank you soo much for the useful information and your concerns........hugsss! Finda

Thank Joni - I agree with you! I am using my machine regardless of what he thinks. It's been so great to feel rested. I actually went on two different walks yesterday. It was 74 degrees here in Michigan and my kids and I took advantage of it and enjoyed the outdoors!! CPAP - I'm glad you're getting yours. Aetna paid for mine at 90 percent without any problems What a screwed up system they have. I use the Nasal Air II and I 99% love it. The only part I don't like is that I got a cold and my nose was kind of raw from blowing.... now that I'm using the nose thing every night, I can't get rid of the rash on my nose. I have VERY sensitive skin though so that may be the problem. You're going to love the sleep you get. Just be prepared to have to adjust to it for a few weeks. I sure did!!! Aetna - Can we all say GGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! I don't think I've updated my profile. I was denied RNY because they say there was no documentation submitted. I don't know cuz Cori lost my file and all my records. But I had them all at home too. So I sent in my OWN appeal!!!! I requested from them all the documentation used in my original determination. They have never sent them. I ended up mailing in my appeal without knowing what docs. they had the first time. But I sent in everything that could possibly be needed. And I sent it all in certified overnight!!!! So, I know have proof of when they received it. It's been a week now. I know they have 30 days and they took all 30 days last time before telling me no. But if this appeal doesn't work then, I'm getting an attorney to fight it for me. I don't want to go another year without WLS!! And it's a covered freakin' benefit on my policy!!! I pay for it in my premiums and I'm gonna get my sugery!!!!!!! You keep fighting girl - we're worth it!!!

Your DH is the one who needs a kick in the pants, not you. It's amazing what jerks the ones who are supposed to love, honor and cherish us can be. Your health is the most important thing in the world because you can't do anything without it, can't take care of your kids or you. So keep wearing that CPAP! I get mine tomorrow. I cannot wait. I have not slept over 1-2 hours at a time for years, but was able to sleep for FOUR HOURS with a CPAP on Monday night. I will be getting my own CPAP tomorrow. Didn't get it today because I had trouble with my insurance, which you can understand because I read your profile. I have Aetna too. What idiots! I had to talk to 6 different people today before they agreed I could get the CPAP. My BMI is 51-something, I have severe sleep apnea, etc., etc., etc. and they told me they would send it to review and get back to me. I finally threw a fit and will be getting my CPAP tomorrow. They have already turned down my request for WLS. I have completed all their prerequisites, except for the last two months of my 6 months diet. We had thought we could go ahead and turn in the papers and they could approve it and then I could schedule the surgery for immediately after the 6 months diet. But no, they denied me stating they had no information, that I had sent in no papers. Liars! The papers were faxed to them. I read someone else's profile where they faxed the papers FOUR TIMES in one day to Aetna and Aetna insisted they never got the papers. If I had known then what I know now, I would NEVER have chosen Aetna as my insurance. NEVER. But I'm stuck with it, so I have to jump through their stupid hoops. So hopefully I'm not going through all this for nothing. Anyway, just wanted to say and tell you to hang in there. Do not let something as trivial as a stupid man injure your health. I cannot believe anyone would be that mean...but hey, I've been married before, so I know how they can be. I highly recommend divorce. Ah, sweet freedom. Anyway, you stick by your guns and hang on to that CPAP! Hugs, Joni