Originally posted by bnoon:

Wow, you guys know more than I thought you would. They told me it was common, but I guess I just didn't believe!

My type of sleep apnea is even more serious than stopping breathing for one long period of time. If that's what your dad's main problem is, good for him. At least it's a bit more manageable. Mine is the kind where I stop breathing waaaaaaaaay to many times an hour. 20 awakenings an hour = bad sleep apnea, 30 times an hour = serious sleep apnea that needs to be treated including an increased risk to heart attack and/or stroke... I have 45 awakenings an hour!

I had a sleep machine since October. Could never get used to it due to the large difference in flow I would experience during an awakening vs. just going to sleep. Tried 4 different masks, 4 different pillows, different sleeping positions, etc. Sugery is the final option to try to beat this thing. Even if I have to go back on the sleep machine, at least the settings will hopefully become more manageable.





Wees aynt dum peepol... edumakaytid i iz!

45 awakinings is some serious stuff. My dad average about 30... thus, the sleepmachine. It actually works VERY well for him, but I can tell the air passage ways when you lay down probably close up tight like Fort Knox. I'm sure you are probably pumped a bit to get the procedure done, be able to get a GOOD nights rest for once. Once again, best of luck man... drink lots of milkshakes.

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