well, I had my first night with my new CPAP machine. At first I kind of freaked out when i layed down because I felt like I couldn't breath. But I just relaxed and listened to the tv and went to sleep. I woke up with the mask still on and felt better than I have in a long time. Don't get me wrong, I didn't feel great, but I felt better. So, the first step was a good one.
I have an appointment to see and ENT on Friday to be evaluated for UPPP or whatever else might need to be done. I know this is not a cure but anything I can do to help, I will. Also, I need to talk about my stuffy nose to help with the breathing with the nose pillows.
Thanks for everybody's help, posts and advice. I think my journey will be much nicer having this board to vent to, ask questions and get guidance.
Terry
First night was actually OK
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I was very glad to hear your first night went reasonably well, Terry. That's wonderful!!
I'm pretty sure you're the one who provided a link to a great article/study explaining whose throat architecture makes them a more likely "successful" candidate and whose doesn't. That was very informative, but I'd still think long and hard about opting for UPPP even if any ENT told me I fell into the "more likely" category. Once done, the UPPP procedure can't be undone...unlike going the Pillar and TAP route.
I hope you'll re-read every single topic (especially the ones by billinseattle) in the UPPP MMA section at the bottom of the links on this page:
LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
Good luck in whatever you decide after the visit with the ENT.
Terry, UPPP seldom helps according to what I've read - especially not after a year or two. Can even make the situation much worse later...in some cases making it more difficult to use cpap.I have an appointment to see and ENT on Friday to be evaluated for UPPP or whatever else might need to be done. I know this is not a cure but anything I can do to help, I will.
I'm pretty sure you're the one who provided a link to a great article/study explaining whose throat architecture makes them a more likely "successful" candidate and whose doesn't. That was very informative, but I'd still think long and hard about opting for UPPP even if any ENT told me I fell into the "more likely" category. Once done, the UPPP procedure can't be undone...unlike going the Pillar and TAP route.
I hope you'll re-read every single topic (especially the ones by billinseattle) in the UPPP MMA section at the bottom of the links on this page:
LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
Good luck in whatever you decide after the visit with the ENT.
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