I did the sleep study

barbyann · Post by **barbyann** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:17 am

Results from first sleep study reveal severe sleep apnea during REM sleep, mild sleep apnea in the beginning phases of sleep. I have scheduled a titration study for August 8. Tell me again guys what I should insist on from the very beginning. I want auto or bi pap right? I have a feeling I will get whatever I ask for I just don't know what to ask for. (Though I will get the specific numbers from the original study. Interesting to note is the MD told me the best "cure" for my apnea is to lose weight. He made that priority number one and xpap priority number two. Yeh, I am working on it

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wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:26 am

barbyann,

If they prescribe a Bilevel, that is what you likely should get, otherwise ask for the REMstar auto w/c-flex. If you all also planning on losing weight to decrease your need for 'pap therapy your pressure requirements will likely change over time. The auto-pap will be able to adjust your pressure as required as your needs change. Keep in mind that an auto machine can also be run as a fixed pressure machine if you or your Doc so desire.

Good Luck!

barbyann · Post by **barbyann** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:26 pm

I copied the description and picture and will bring it with me to the next study. Just the information I needed.

I did the sleep study

I did the sleep study

thanks