Question:
Can I take my own pillow for the sleep study?

It may be a silly question, but can I take my own pillow to the sleep study? And what about positions, can I sleep on my side with all the wires attached to me?    — vitoria (posted on November 23, 2004)

November 22, 2004
Yes, I took my own pillow. You can sleep on your side. They glue the leads on and they stay put.
   — mom2jtx3

November 23, 2004
This is a very UNsilly question. :) DH and I both took our own pillows. I'm sure they won't mind if you do. As for shifting positions, it depends .. I really couldn't .. DH could, but the tech had to help him. Good luck.
   — Jeanie

November 23, 2004
Ladies, thank you for your valuable feedback!
   — vitoria

November 23, 2004
Not silly at all. The sleep clinic I went to actually suggested I bring my own pillow so I would sleep better. And, at least in my case, the tech did not want me to sleep on my side, because of the wires.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 23, 2004
Hi! Yes you can take your pillow and yes you can sleep on your side. The nurse will need to help you - don't be afraid to ask. I'm a side/stomach sleeper and at first the nurse aked me to try to sleep on my back, a few hours later and being very restless, I asked if she would help me lay on my side, she did with no problems. There are so many wires all over your head and body, once your set, it's a little hard to move, I worried all night long that I would unplug something, but it didn't happened. The stuff they stick to you isn't going anywhere. The next morning, don't plan on going straight to work, some of the glue stays in your hair so you'll want to go home first. Sleep good :)
   — jennyrenn

November 23, 2004
Take what will make you comfortable to sleep. Also, let them know you sleep in many positions so that they put the longer leads on you....otherwise you may be interrupted alot while they fix them. I am a stomach sleeper....they were amazed that I could do this with all the wires.
   — dcox94

November 24, 2004
Yep - you can take your own pillow and basically do ANYTHING that makes you comfortable and able to sleep. I am actually a belly sleeper and the first time I went for my study, I felt kind of funny rolling over with all that stuff attached to me, but it was the only way I was able to sleep. On my second visit (Yes, diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea - ugh) I was hooked up the same way with all of the wires, but this time with the addition of the C-PAP mask. It would have been a little more difficult this time to sleep on my belly, so I did the best I could to sleep on my back/sides. I PRAY that WLS takes this pain in the neck away fast!!
   — goffeebean