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Pre Op Pulmonary And Sleep Study

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chad2rad    491

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Monday I have my psych evaluation and pulmonary pre op.

What was the sleep study like? How long were u there? Overnight? Can I bring a fan? Haha, not sure I can sleep without it.

Thanks!

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ShapeShifter    64

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The sleep study will be the easiest test you'll take. Ha! They let me bring my white noise machine, so you might be able to get away with a fan. They will wire you up and then monitor your breathing, or lack there of, while you sleep. If you have severe apnea, they may wake you to try a CPAP machine right away, or you may need to go back for a CPAP study. If you're really lucky... you will be apnea free. I am not so lucky (for now). They usually send you home around 6 or 7am. Good luck!

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chad2rad    491

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Thanks, I hope I can sleep with all the wires. I turn a lot because of hip and back pain. How much can u move?

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ShapeShifter    64

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I'm a side sleeper, and honestly didn't feel like I slept much at all. And yet... they determined that I stopped breathing 54 times an hour. :( I won't say it is easy, but if you don't stress out about having to pee as soon as you're hooked up, you'll probably be okay. Ha!

Oh! Take whatever you need for good rest... I didn't think of it for the first test, but for the second test I brought three pillows and my white noise machine.

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ShapeShifter    64

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The wires are pretty lengthy, so you can move pretty well... but there never long enough to get to the bathroom. (are you sensing a theme here?)

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ShapeShifter    64

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*they are* sheesh...

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on the way to the new me    18

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I was able to bring my fan. just call an confirm that you can. they want you to be as comfortable as possible so you go into a deep sleep where the test is most accurate. The wires are pretty long. i am a stomach sleeper and had to adjust to my side. i woke up a little tangled but the tech. helps un-tangle me and even had to come in during the night to re-attach a wire on my leg. You will be fine! Good luck!

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Fallenangel2904    494

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I just had the second sleep study done last night with the CPAP machine. The first night was not bad for me. Yes the wires are uncomfortable, theres a lot of them so be prepared for that. One of the most annoying parts is the bees wax they use to stick the controllers to your scalp. It's thick and annoyingt to get out (someone mentioned hot oil being helpful to get out of your hair, or I guess any kind of oil) You should call and ask about the fan, my center was pretty accomadating and allowed me to bring food and things to drink. They have cable TV usually so that's nice. A tip I HIGHLY recomend it make sure your dog tired when you go in. The first time I stayed up all night so I was exhausted when I went it. It went pretty well (about as well as something like this can go lol)

The second test- last night- when I should have made sure I was even more tired because of the CPAP machine- I didn't have the luxary of staying up all night the night before and I had the hardest time ever sleeping, So just make sure your tired.

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chad2rad    491

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Thx for your input. I never had symptoms of apnea that I an aware of. Hopeful....

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sleevemeup    41

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I have to go in for a consultation next month. They gave me paperwork to fill out. My husband, who has apnea and snores like a bandsaw, said there is no way I could have it. His snoring keeps me up, and I do wake up in the middle of the night if I eat to closely to bedtime, have more than 1 glass of wine or have one of those lovely hot flashes. I am hoping that if they want to further investigate, they will send me home with one of those machines to hook up and let me do it at home. I have the hardest time sleeping away from home.

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PrincessDaffodil    30

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I had my sleep study about 2 weeks ago. I did not enjoy sleeping with all of those wires and probes on me. There was a fan already on in my room, so I didn't have to worry about that. I did have to get up one time to go to the restroom, but it wasn't too bad. I didn't feel like I slept hardly at all, but, apparently I was sleeping well most of the night (according to the results). I don't have sleep apnea, and I knew I didn't (I don't have ANY of the symptoms and my husband has it, so we know what it is like). The hardest thing for me was the tubes they put in my nose and the probe on my throat. They were really uncomfortable. I just went home and went to sleep after my study. I'm SO glad I didn't have to work the next day or anything. They say you have to be monitored for at least 6 hours. I was there for about 9 hours total.

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chad2rad    491

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I just had my sleep study last night. Think it went well. Had two dreams, I am told. It was like a hotel room and very peaceful. Even a full bathroom. Brought a fan to sleep. Worked well. Was able to easily roll over in bed, but had wires all over me. Glad I came in a bit tired.

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chad2rad    491

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I had my sleep study about 2 weeks ago. I did not enjoy sleeping with all of those wires and probes on me. There was a fan already on in my room' date=' so I didn't have to worry about that. I did have to get up one time to go to the restroom, but it wasn't too bad. I didn't feel like I slept hardly at all, but, apparently I was sleeping well most of the night (according to the results). I don't have sleep apnea, and I knew I didn't (I don't have ANY of the symptoms and my husband has it, so we know what it is like). The hardest thing for me was the tubes they put in my nose and the probe on my throat. They were really uncomfortable. I just went home and went to sleep after my study. I'm SO glad I didn't have to work the next day or anything. They say you have to be monitored for at least 6 hours. I was there for about 9 hours total.[/quote']

I did not like the nose and throat wires either. I think I slept lighter than I do at home. Was there from 830 pm to about 0630 am. Of course, my brain waves told the guy I woke up at 0600. :o

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