[JJ Rodriguez]

Originally Posted by Desecrated

I rather take a machine then spitting mucous, dead flesh, etc for 6-8 weeks

Try smoking for 10+ years and coughing up shit I can't imagine still smoking in like 20 years if Popsyche doesn't kill me first.

Originally Posted by nitelightboy

Well it's been just about a month now.....

And I'm sleeping much better at night and feeling great when I wake up. I've also noticed alot less "attitude" when dealing with people. I don't feel like I'm falling asleep while I'm watching tv or driving and I'm more motivated to do things after work, like clean the house.

There was one pretty nasty scare, about 10 days after the surgery. I experienced "sluffing". Basically, that's when the tissue is coming off the back of your throat and damages the scabs. I woke up feeling like there was mucous in my throat and went to go hack it up. Next thing I know, there's blood everywhere and it just keeps on coming. I rushed over to the E.R. and after about 45 minutes of heavy bleeding, it was all over and the Dr. told me not to worry anymore.

Aside from that, I'd say that the surgery was a success and that I'm quite glad I had it done. Now all I need is a hot young girly in my bed to let me know if I'm still snoring loud

I've been thinking of getting a sleep study done. I never feel rested and it's fucking hell dragging my ass out of bed in the morning. I don't snore though unless I'm fucking dead tired and sleep on my back which doesn't happen often. Do you have to snore to have sleep apnea?

[Leon]

good to hear it's all getting cleared up, Joe!

i'm sure that having a better foot forward will help you score some chicks.



that is, if said foot doesn't have any toenail polish

[Christopher]

I've been on the CPAP for about a year now and I love it. It's like a new lease on life. I considered doing the surgery but I haven't been brave enough yet. These stories aren't helping.

[Popsyche]

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

... if Popsyche doesn't kill me first.

I use a CPAP machine because I'm a fat tub'o shit. I love it! I sleep like a (large) baby. It also helps reduce hangovers as well.

[nitelightboy]

I don't think that you have to snore to have sleep apnea. As far as I know, it's about not being able to breathe properly while you're sleeping which prevents you from going into the various sleep cycles, primarily REM which is extrememly important. I say go do the sleep study. It can't hurt to check for a problem that you wouldn't be able to spot on your own.

I thought about the CPAP. But it just doesn't seem like something that I would want to deal with. I'm 24 and single, so I don't always sleep in my bed...meaning that in order to sleep right, I'd have to lug something around with me to all my bitches cribs. Not cool at all. Fine, by not always sleeping in my bed, I mean that sometimes I sleep on my floor. You caught me That and I like to treat the problem not the symptoms. It just makes more sense to me.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by nitelightboy

...I like to treat the problem not the symptoms. It just makes more sense to me.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by nitelightboy

I don't think that you have to snore to have sleep apnea. As far as I know, it's about not being able to breathe properly while you're sleeping which prevents you from going into the various sleep cycles, primarily REM which is extrememly important. I say go do the sleep study. It can't hurt to check for a problem that you wouldn't be able to spot on your own.

I thought about the CPAP. But it just doesn't seem like something that I would want to deal with. I'm 24 and single, so I don't always sleep in my bed...meaning that in order to sleep right, I'd have to lug something around with me to all my bitches cribs. Not cool at all. Fine, by not always sleeping in my bed, I mean that sometimes I sleep on my floor. You caught me That and I like to treat the problem not the symptoms. It just makes more sense to me.

Dude, I fully understand about the hassles of CPAP, it's a royal pain in the ass. For me, it was WAY less of a headache than going without it. I first learned about Apnea when I went in and begged my doctor for anti depressants. I thought I was losing my mind. I wasn't sad at all but I was in a deeper depression than I'd ever seen. I was a total dick to everyone around me and was just spinning my wheels on everything I wanted to accomplish. Honestly, I just didn't care about anything anymore, I was a fuckin' mess.

It took me a few nights to even get to the point that I could sleep with the whole mask thing on but once I did, it was like flipping a light switch. My whole life changed in a matter of days as my brain caught up on real sleep.

[nitelightboy]

That's pretty much how it's been for me since the surgery. I feel great and my whole outlook has changed. I'm also wicked motivated to do the things that I think of doing, instead of just saying "Maybe I should do blah"

It's been really great now that almost all of the pain and discomfort is gone. I also feel like I can breathe a bit better while I'm awake. It just seems like there's more space for me to be able to draw in air (though I'd LOVE to see how much of an improvement there really is once I finally quit smoking).

[JJ Rodriguez]

How do you get one of these sleep studies? Go to my family doctor and ask for one? Or do they have these sleep places in the phone book under something?

[Popsyche]

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

How do you get one of these sleep studies? Go to my family doctor and ask for one? Or do they have these sleep places in the phone book under something?

It's a medical test, done in a hospital overnight. Ask that doctor!