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11-03-2009, 05:59 AM
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Under the knife
Today is the big day. I go in for palate surgery. A nip and tuck so to speak for sleep apnea. Liquid diet for two weeks. Wish me luck. Steve
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11-03-2009, 06:10 AM
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Good luck Steve. I worked with a guy who had it done.....changed his whole life for the better. He was really having trouble before and it corrected it completely.
Keep us posted.
Don
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11-03-2009, 06:32 AM
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I have sleep apnea also -have had it for years and didnt know it. I have been on a machine for 10 years and enjoy sleeping again. Unfortunately,mine was pretty severe and pretty much screwed my lungs up. I now have pulmonary hypertension and thats being treated by $$.  |
11-03-2009, 06:51 AM
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I have sleep apnea also but have never been told to go under the knife. Like "bigdude" I sleep w/a machine and when my head hits the pillow I am out like a rock. Before I'd wake up every hour, now if I wake up it's maybe 2x to go to the bathroom.
Good luck on the surgery & I hope it helps you out..joe
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11-03-2009, 07:18 AM
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I have it too and was able to use the machine for about 6 months, but now it keeps me awake. I have tried all of the masks and haven't used it for a year and a half. My regular doc asked if I would consider the surgery if my last mask didn't work and so I should probably go in and talk with him. Good luck with your procedure.
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11-03-2009, 07:22 AM
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Good luck to you. Maybe blessing, maybe not, but worth a try if the machine doesn't work for you. Nothing like a good nights sleep after years of exhaustion.
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11-03-2009, 07:42 AM
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My wife and I both have sleep apnea.
Mine was corrected by the mask. Hers was not.
She has the soft palate surgery 2 years ago and now rests comfortably all night and has no issues.
Good luck with the surgery. I know it changed mine and my wifes lives for the better.
Chris
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11-03-2009, 08:38 AM
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Best wishes for the surgery procedure, Steve. Does the liquid diet include "barley pops"?
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11-03-2009, 08:46 AM
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good luck steve.
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11-03-2009, 08:54 AM
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That means you get all of the ice cream you want! :-) Good luck with the result.
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11-03-2009, 09:36 AM
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Hi Steve,
Good luck on the surgery.
Jack.
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11-03-2009, 11:34 AM
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Steve,
Hope it goes well and that you'll be sleeping comfortably real soon.
Alan
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11-03-2009, 12:26 PM
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Good luck with the surgery and recovery after. Hope it makes your life so much better!
Pat
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11-03-2009, 12:48 PM
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Quote:
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That means you get all of the ice cream you want! :-) Good luck with the result.
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HAHA
Good luck , hope it fixes your issues with no side affects. Good luck.
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11-03-2009, 01:45 PM
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Good luck Steve,
I don't sleep much my neurologist wanted me to have the test but haven't had it done so far. My wife can fall asleep as soon as she hits the pillow. A lot of me not sleeping is due to pain I believe. My wife wanted me to try one of those sleep numbered beds. I felt worse when I got off the bed then when we went in to try it out.
I hope you have really good results with as little discomfort as possible.
Richard
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