The small yet visable bump in the road

So it's official...I have sleep apnea...and I haven't slept since I found out...only catnapping since. UGH. At this point, I am not even thinking about the lapband...I just want to sleep. I have checked out the horrors of sleep apnea...double ugh! I went to the sleep apnea online support site...not as user friendly as LBT..boo-hoo.

Anyway, Tuesday is when I get fitted for my lovely "headress"..hey maybe I can glue feathers on it...LOL :whoo:

I laid on the couch :couch2:the other night to relax...all alone in the livingroom...and my throat closes...OMG...sat bolt upright...told myself to relax and I'd be okay....hmmm not! Went to the kitchen to get cold water from the cooler...took a sip, and the swelling went down! Yay! Luckily that was the only time that has happened to me.....but honestly I do find myself holding my breath a lot...esp when I am driving...Its comical when I think about it...I'll be driving along:car: and start to feel faint...and I am thinking...crap what is this about...then I realize..."Dummy, you are holding your breath!!!!! I take a breath and immediatly feel better. :drama: ugh the drama!!

Poor baby I'm sorry. Do a search on sleep apnea and you will find there a lot of people here who have it.

Yep I agree with Teresita - AND many people no longer have it after weight loss --- so that's a good thing too!

I used to conduct sleep studies in Long Island as a Respiratory Therapist Assistant. 95% of the time there was a diagnosis of sleep apnea, it was b/c the patient was overweight or orbese. The adenoids were enlarged and air could not push through all of the neck fat at night. Also, if you have a deviated septum...etc..those are always contributors. We never did studies on a skinny person. Some would have to sleep with a CPAP machine b/c they would have a moment where they wouldn't breathe for as long as 2 minutes... yes 2 whole minutes, then a HUGE gasping of air would happen. I hope you get help with this.