Question:
Sleep study results report 207 apnea incidences - how bad is that?

I got my PCP's office nurse to read my sleep study results to me - the reports said I had a significant number of apneas, didn't matter what position I slept in, and had a final total of 207 apneas. I slept only 5-6 hours while there, and have a CPAP titration scheduled. I'm just curious - does 207 seem mild? Moderate? It doesn't sound severe to me, but I didn't even hear of sleep apnea until I started researching WLS, so I'm not a great judge...Thanks for all responses!    — vittycat (posted on January 31, 2003)

January 31, 2003
I had 267 "episodes" and they considered it "severe" sleep apnea. My cpap was set on 8. By the way, I no longer us it. Good luck
   — skymaxjr

February 1, 2003
I worked in a sleep lab for 13 years. Their criteria for severe apnea was over 40 events/hour of sleep. Five hours of sleep with 207 events would give you 41.4 events per hour. The amount of oxygen desaturation associated with the events also determines the level of severity. Your study suggests you definitely need to be on CPAP.
   — LLinderman

February 1, 2003
I was 125 ecents per hour, CPAP was at 15. Of course, it's collecting dust now! Yippee!
   — vitalady

February 1, 2003
I had over 180 sleep interuptions and they told me I had a severe case of apnea. The good news is that several months after the surgery I put the machine in the closet where it remains today. I will definitely get better for you. Good luck.
   — Michael N.

February 2, 2003
Krisa, You are SO lucky to have had doctors that thought it important to test and treat you for sleep apnea prior to your surgery. If my friend, Ginger Brewster had doctors that believed in that she would be alive today. Her story is on the memorial page of this website. Best of Luck to you for your surgery and in your weight loss journey!
   — Hackett