I need surgery...

[Coopie]

I have not been on the site much over the last few weeks for 2 reasons. First, I am insanely busy at work. I have been working 12 - 14 hour days and it's been really hard for me to keep up with my training and the crazy hours.

Seond, I have not been able to sleep at all lately. I know I have apnea - was diagnosed years ago, but it's been managable. Recently, it has been much worse and I went back to the doctor and did another sleep study. My wife gets scared as hell when I wake up gasping for air and my snoring is so bad we don't even sleep together much anymore. It sucks.

Good news is that CPAP is not my only option. Doctor feels my problems can be solved permanently with a minor procedure, so I'm going to do it. Next consultation is next week. If anyone has had apnea-correction surgery, please let me know how it was.

I think once I get my sleeping in order, my life will improve much!

I wanted to keep y'all updated simply because I consider you more than friends, you guys are my family and sharing stuff like this makes me feel better. Sorry for the long delays in returning PMs and emails!

 

[bigheinz]

I have not been on the site much over the last few weeks for 2 reasons. First, I am insanely busy at work. I have been working 12 - 14 hour days and it's been really hard for me to keep up with my training and the crazy hours.

Seond, I have not been able to sleep at all lately. I know I have apnea - was diagnosed years ago, but it's been managable. Recently, it has been much worse and I went back to the doctor and did another sleep study. My wife gets scared as hell when I wake up gasping for air and my snoring is so bad we don't even sleep together much anymore. It sucks.

Good news is that CPAP is not my only option. Doctor feels my problems can be solved permanently with a minor procedure, so I'm going to do it. Next consultation is next week. If anyone has had apnea-correction surgery, please let me know how it was.

I think once I get my sleeping in order, my life will improve much!

I wanted to keep y'all updated simply because I consider you more than friends, you guys are my family and sharing stuff like this makes me feel better. Sorry for the long delays in returning PMs and emails!

Good look my friend, at least you have a lot of money working 14 hours a day!
Keep us updated.

 

[xcelbeyond]

I hope it all works out for you.

 

[DOGMA]

Well

Yes and No. I have had sleep apnea surgury but it was not minor, might have been to the surgeon but not for me.

I had a partial uvula-ectomy and nasal surgury. Recovery was a bitch.... The pain was unreal.

Two weeks before I could get back to them gym and that was a week earlier than the doc said, first day in and my nose started bleeding....

I am not sure how bad it would have been without the help of my wife.

I hope your's is not like this......4 yrs later and I am back to snooring but not as bad with no sign's of apnea.

What will be your proccedure?

 

[rAJJIN]

Damn Coopie I didnt realize that.
Take care of yourself man and keep us updated on that.
I hope it all works out for you and your better in the end.

 

[massmonster32]

Good luck Coopie working 12-14 hrs a day is hard enough I know my days get near 15hrs sometimes myself min 12. I can barely mangage that with my 4hrs sleep can not imagine how you are feeling right now with no sleep. I wish you well and will say a prayer. MM

 

[JETHRO TULL]

GOOD LUCK, COOPIE.

I'D HATE TO HAVE THAT OPERATION! Let us know.....

 

[dr.tooth]

hey bro have you ever been to a dentist? we can make a sleep apnea device that works. its two mouthguards one for the top and one for the bottom that are connected and what they do is they stabilize the lower jaw in a protuded position which in turn keeps your airway open. personally, i would try a simple device like the ones we make before going thru surgery.....

 

[Coopie]

Thanks for the good words everyone!

DOGMA - I have to go back for one more consult prior to determining which procedure will work best for me. There are actually some very non-invasive procedures such as palette implants that can even be done with local anesthesia in the dr's office. Too early to tell...

dr.tooth - Actually yes. My dentist did create a device for me that was really expensive, very uncomfortable, and did not work at all. This was my last resort...

 

[maxsupplements]

will be praying

stay strong bro.. its only a surgery.. you will make it through stronger than you were before..

and then you get to REST!!!!


i will be praying for you..