Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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Fehrenbach16 08/14/2014

I had my second sleep study last week after having surgery in April on my Nasal Septum. My Nasal Septum was collapsed so it was repaired in surgery. My Sleep Doctor said before this surgery that I may not need the CPAP machine after the surgery, but then told me I would need the CPAP machine after my surgery and that a Sleep Study would be a waste of money.
I got the results today, and I do not have Sleep Apnea!! The Nasal Septum surgery worked. No more CPAP machine. It's a good feeling to prove the doctor was wrong.

Tez62 08/14/2014

Well done

RascalFlattsFan 08/15/2014

My mom is supposed to have surgery, one side of her nose has collapsed from a childhood injury. She would be thrilled to get rid of her CPAP. She's been dealing with Sleep Apnea for years and has seen tons of doctors and has had tons of sleep studies. No one has ever noticed her nose injury before? I took her to an Ear Nose and Throat Doc and he told her right away what her problem is. I hope she has your luck. She's 85 so surgery is scary. Congrats to you! Kick that machine to the curb!

Fehrenbach16 08/15/2014

Rascal, good luck to your Mom, I hope the surgery works.

deleted_user 09/22/2014

I have CHF, did a sleep study and got the CPAP. I am finding it harder to breath with the CPAP and I am more tired during the day because of it. Does it get better? I have had two 911 breathing events this Summer. Will the CPAP really help? Is it worth the stress and frustration?

Tez62 09/22/2014

Stockie, if you have had two heart attacks and stints I would be getting onto CPAP as soon as you can and sticking with it, sleep apnea can cause heart attcks as well as many other illness's, it does take time to get used to but I would rather wear a mask to bed than die. What brand and model CPAP did you get and mask? Did they show you how t use it and check the pressure while you were there? Let us know and please ask any questions but most of all just use it, good luck.

sleeplessinorange 01/30/2015

Fehrenbach16,
You have given me hope!!!! I used the CPAP with no success and am going to see a different doctor. I'm hoping surgery will do the trick but I know there are no guarantees and there are no assurances it will even get approved by my insurance. I am hopeful though. I am so exhuasted and sick of being sick and tired. Crossing fingers.
Thanks for the "hope"

Fehrenbach16 01/30/2015

Sleepless
I'm so glad that I've given you hope. I've been off the CPAP since August and had no problems. What type of surgery are you looking into? I wish you the best. Let me know how you make out.

jimgreg 03/21/2015

congrats,im glad to always here that!!!

singles 06/18/2015

Great to hear the news.
I was told that my nasal passages were collapsed because my nose is so thin in that area but after getting checked out its all ok and not collapsed but I do have major swelling in my nasal passages and I keep getting told that it will go away with the use of nasal spray.
I haven't had any luck so far.

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