Hello! I had my first appointment with my surgeon yesterday only to find out the with a BMI of 36, I need a comorbidity and 6 months nutrition training. I scored "borderline" on the sleep apnea survey, so I'm being sent to have a sleep study done. I snore loudly, but I'm not sure if that constitutes obstructive sleep apnea. Anyways, just curious about anyone's experience with a sleep study and an obstructive sleep apnea and sleep studies.

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The threshold for being diagnosed with apnea is actually pretty low. "Normal" people have 5 breathing pauses or fewer per hour. I had 6, and was diagnosed with apnea and put on a CPAP. I had no signs or symptoms of apnea, and was astonished at the diagnosis, so it's entirely possible with the snoring that you will wind up with that diagnosis. The sleep study is painless but awkward and uncomfortable. The home study requires that you wear a device strapped to your chest, an oxygen monitor on your index finger, and a breathing tube strapped to your nose. I slept very poorly for both studies, so I am guessing their readings weren't reflective of what they would be for a regular night for me. I have not had an inpatient sleep study, but my understanding (from my husband, who has done one) is that they attach several wires, etc. to you and monitor your sleep throughout the night. Good luck!

I have mild sleep apnea and have a CPAP. I sleep so much better (took time to get used to it though).

Thank you so much for your response! I'm not looking forward to the actual study at all!

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