Sleep study nightmare

[gina171 626]

Had my sleep study last night and it was pretty terrible. Could not sleep well at all, was up 6 times that I counted, the straps they used to hold wires rubbed welts under one of my arms (which also kept waking me up), but worst of all when I woke up my mouth was so incredibly dry that my uvula (that thing that hangs down at the back of your throat, like in cartoons) had swollen to 3-4 times its normal size. It was so swollen I had trouble speaking. Breathing and swallowing were extremely difficult too. Felt like I was halfway choking, if that makes any sense.

I explained to the woman at the sleep study, showed her how swollen my throat was but she pretty much shrugged it all off. How can they get an accurate reading from that study???

I did take photos to help my surgeon understand that the whole test was likely compromised. I just hope he doesn't want to postpone my surgery over this....I am supposed to have surgery on Aug 19th.

Anyone else have a rough sleep study?

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

[catwoman7 10,870]

yes - I had a really hard time sleeping, too. Was up at least half the night, esp when I was on my back. The person finally came in and said I could roll back over onto my side. When they called me several days later with the results, they said that during such-and-such a time, I had a whole bunch of apneas. I said that was because I never fell asleep then - but I don't think she believed me. I wish the tech had documented that I couldn't fall asleep while I was on my back - but obviously, she didn't.

at any rate, my surgery wasn't postponed or cancelled because of it.

[esskay77 785]

Very few people actually sleep through these studies and I believe they know that and account for that. But, you probably doze off and give them enough data from that.

I didn't have any dryness or swelling --that sounds like a completely different issue. What did your doctor say about it?

The sleep tech isn't a doctor most likely so they wouldn't be able to address it.

They need to rename this study because nobody really sleeps. lol

[lorless 67]

I also had a hard time sleeping. At about 1 am they put a mask on me and said I had severe sleep apnea. The doctor showed me that I had stopped breathing 120 times in 1 hour. The computers are set to only record legit instances if apneas. For example, if you swallow or roll over, those are not registered.

Then my surgeon explained that the only reason they do a sleep test is that it's important to know in your recovery. The anesthesia will slow your breathing, and if on top of that you have sleep apnea it could be potentially danger and they need to know to keep a close eye on you. Many overweight people have sleep apnea. So I can't see it being an issue that would stop anyone from having surgery.

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

[Jessicafnp 12]

I order the home test for my patients. It's mailed to you and super easy to put on. Plus, it's minimally invasive and you can sleep in whatever position

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[Djmohr 6,965]

I have had 3 sleep studies done. 2 in their facility and 1 in mine. I had mild sleep apnea but more importantly they learned that I have a shallow breathing and never really get rid of the carbon dioxide. I learned I need to be on bi-pap to help expel the carbon dioxide.

Now 150lbs down, I still use bipap when I am on medications but most of the time i don't.

[gina171 626]

I order the home test for my patients. It's mailed to you and super easy to put on. Plus, it's minimally invasive and you can sleep in whatever position

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That sounds awesome.....probably also does not cost $750!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[melbell2222 244]

I love my cpap lol I remember just laying in the same position for almost the whole night. Of course she called my name on the speaker a few time bc I was in deep rems sleep

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

I order the home test for my patients. It's mailed to you and super easy to put on. Plus, it's minimally invasive and you can sleep in whatever position

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

FYI. Some insurance companies won't accept a home sleep study for billing purposes. A home study only establishes and AHI, not and appropriate pressure. An auto set CPAP will range based upon settings but an auto CPAP is more expensive. A sleep study in a sleep lab will establish AHI, pressure and an appropriate mask.

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

I also had a hard time sleeping. At about 1 am they put a mask on me and said I had severe sleep apnea. The doctor showed me that I had stopped breathing 120 times in 1 hour. The computers are set to only record legit instances if apneas. For example, if you swallow or roll over, those are not registered.

Then my surgeon explained that the only reason they do a sleep test is that it's important to know in your recovery. The anesthesia will slow your breathing, and if on top of that you have sleep apnea it could be potentially danger and they need to know to keep a close eye on you. Many overweight people have sleep apnea. So I can't see it being an issue that would stop anyone from having surgery.

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Wow 120! You stop breathing every 30 seconds! The issue with traditional apnea is that an apnea is the obstruction of your air way because of the muscles relaxing around your airway. A CPAP, Constant Positive Airway Pressure is intended to inflate the airway similar to the air in a balloon keeping the balloon from deflating. There is also central apnea which is where the brain tells your body to not breathe. The issue with anesthesia is that if you have apnea you will most likely have a breathing tube in your airway to manually keep the airway open.

[lorless 67]

Hey! You explained it better than my doctor. Thanks!

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Glad to help!