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givemesleep · Post by **givemesleep** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:30 pm

I had to have my gallbladder removed last Thursday and for the past 4 nights I have had to sleep on my back. For two of the nights I had AHI of 0.7 and 0.4, the other 2 nights were in the 2's. I've never had numbers so low, but I have always slept on my left or right side.

I pulled out my sleep study and during my sleep study when I had any OA's it was on my side, I only had hypopneas on my back.

I think I need to start sleeping on my back!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:14 pm

Ya' know, if that's how you're built, then go for it!!! I recommend side pillow wedges to keep you there.

Cheers,
Babs

RAINSUX · Post by **RAINSUX** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:48 pm

My Auto machine goes to a higher pressure when I'm on my back. At fixed pressure my AHI is higher on my back. Could it be that your machine is set a little high for side sleeping and your AHI would go down if you lowered it?

Sam

givemesleep · Post by **givemesleep** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:09 pm

You might be on to something. I had not really thought about it until my numbers came up so low. I also have an auto that is set for 6-18. It generally runs at 7-8.5, a the 90%. I was titrated for a 9 but have lost 30 pounds since April so it is running lower now.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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