Comments on: My Visit to a Sleep Clinic – Overnight Sleep Study http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonathan Aluzas http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6281 Jonathan Aluzas Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:52:08 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6281 I've done the sleep clinic, too. I'm a miserable sleeper; I wake up repeatedly in the night. So, I finally decided to go and, wouldn't you know it, I never fell asleep (until after the CPAP was strapped on). I was diagnosed somehow with a moderate case of sleep apnea (though I don't know how if they didn't have data of me sleeping before I put on the CPAP) and given the Darth Vader mask. I was never able to fall asleep with it on so I abandoned it, and later showed my sleep study data to a client who is a pulmonary doctor and he didn't concur with the findings, so I have no idea where that leaves me.... I rarely have insomnia, don't snore excessively, am not overweight, am in good physical condition, I just WAKE UP CONSTANTLY (not gasping for air, I just....wake up). My completely unsubstantiated amateur diagnosis: Stress sucks! And it makes your sleep suck, too. So, I don't take pills or use the machines, I'm just on a quest to learn to manage my stress more effectively. I hope your results are favorable or, at least, provide some answers and solutions. I've done the sleep clinic, too. I'm a miserable sleeper; I wake up repeatedly in the night. So, I finally decided to go and, wouldn't you know it, I never fell asleep (until after the CPAP was strapped on). I was diagnosed somehow with a moderate case of sleep apnea (though I don't know how if they didn't have data of me sleeping before I put on the CPAP) and given the Darth Vader mask. I was never able to fall asleep with it on so I abandoned it, and later showed my sleep study data to a client who is a pulmonary doctor and he didn't concur with the findings, so I have no idea where that leaves me….

I rarely have insomnia, don't snore excessively, am not overweight, am in good physical condition, I just WAKE UP CONSTANTLY (not gasping for air, I just….wake up). My completely unsubstantiated amateur diagnosis: Stress sucks! And it makes your sleep suck, too.

So, I don't take pills or use the machines, I'm just on a quest to learn to manage my stress more effectively. I hope your results are favorable or, at least, provide some answers and solutions.

]]> By: Merry http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6260 Merry Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:46:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6260 Oh you tease. What's the final answer from the lab??? Enquiring (i.e. nosy) minds want to know! <strong>Wasn't meant to be a tease just knew it would be too much for one post! See <a href="http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/12/results-of-my-sleep-study/">results of my sleep study</a>.</strong> Oh you tease.
What's the final answer from the lab???
Enquiring (i.e. nosy) minds want to know!

Wasn't meant to be a tease just knew it would be too much for one post! See results of my sleep study.

]]> By: Rooster http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6258 Rooster Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:44:08 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6258 "clients arrive in their pj's and have their own pillow" What the heck is that all about? No wonder people fear sleep studies if they think you have to arrive in pajamas. You take a little bag with you that has your pajamas in it! You change in private in your assigned bedroom! <strong>I can't explain why people would arrive in their PJs but I will say that one of the instructions I was given was to "bring my favorite pillow." Now, I was pretty sure they would have pillows so I didn't bring one, but I could see why people would.</strong> "clients arrive in their pj's and have their own pillow"

What the heck is that all about? No wonder people fear sleep studies if they think you have to arrive in pajamas. You take a little bag with you that has your pajamas in it! You change in private in your assigned bedroom!

I can't explain why people would arrive in their PJs but I will say that one of the instructions I was given was to "bring my favorite pillow." Now, I was pretty sure they would have pillows so I didn't bring one, but I could see why people would.

]]> By: Hanlie http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6254 Hanlie Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:10:28 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6254 My husband almost broke up with me at the start of our relationship because of my snoring. It was touch and go! But he really liked me (of course!), so he persevered and got used to it. Then the most amazing thing happened - my snoring got softer and softer. What prompted this? Quitting smoking, exercising and adopting a whole foods, predominantly plant-based diet which is also mostly alcohol, gluten- and dairy-free. These days we both just purr... I don't know if I'd be able to sleep in a sleep lab. Besides, I get up about 3 times per night to go to the bathroom! Can't wait to hear the results. <strong>I'm hoping I can have a similar end - where I lose weight, get in shape and no longer need the CPAP mask. As for the sleep study, while I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom they did make it clear that should I need to that they would be able to accommodate that. </strong> My husband almost broke up with me at the start of our relationship because of my snoring. It was touch and go! But he really liked me (of course!), so he persevered and got used to it.

Then the most amazing thing happened – my snoring got softer and softer. What prompted this? Quitting smoking, exercising and adopting a whole foods, predominantly plant-based diet which is also mostly alcohol, gluten- and dairy-free. These days we both just purr…

I don't know if I'd be able to sleep in a sleep lab. Besides, I get up about 3 times per night to go to the bathroom!

Can't wait to hear the results.

I'm hoping I can have a similar end – where I lose weight, get in shape and no longer need the CPAP mask. As for the sleep study, while I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom they did make it clear that should I need to that they would be able to accommodate that.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6253 Teresa Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:31:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6253 I'll be interested to know how your tests turned out. My mother was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 1988. I am grateful everyday for that diagnosis because I know she was knocking at death's door when she went in for that test. I'm amazed at the difference the oxygen concentrator and CPap have made for her. I can tell when her machines aren't working because of how she looks on a night when she doesn't get enough oxygen. I hope you don't have to deal with all of that but if you do, I'm sure you'll see a lot of improvement in your well-being after you receive appropriate treatment. Good luck! <strong>Thanks Teresa. I'm bummed that I have sleep apnea but excited to get to work on treatment and feeling the difference it should make.</strong> I'll be interested to know how your tests turned out. My mother was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 1988. I am grateful everyday for that diagnosis because I know she was knocking at death's door when she went in for that test. I'm amazed at the difference the oxygen concentrator and CPap have made for her. I can tell when her machines aren't working because of how she looks on a night when she doesn't get enough oxygen. I hope you don't have to deal with all of that but if you do, I'm sure you'll see a lot of improvement in your well-being after you receive appropriate treatment. Good luck!

Thanks Teresa. I'm bummed that I have sleep apnea but excited to get to work on treatment and feeling the difference it should make.

]]> By: Jenks http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6252 Jenks Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:30:08 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6252 I'm gonna have to share this with the hubby. I'm gonna have to share this with the hubby.

]]> By: yobigmike http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6248 yobigmike Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:19:21 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6248 You know, this is a coincidence. I work in a hospital and the Sleep lab is right above where I work. I always see the tech take patients upstairs and usually, clients arrive in their pj's and have their own pillow. I always wanted to ask the tech about what are the common symptoms of most patients that come through. I also have problems sleeping and snore heavily. I think I'm gonna have to consult with my doctor. thanks for sharing your story. <strong>Please do it, sounds like it would be very convenient for you too!</strong> You know, this is a coincidence. I work in a hospital and the Sleep lab is right above where I work. I always see the tech take patients upstairs and usually, clients arrive in their pj's and have their own pillow. I always wanted to ask the tech about what are the common symptoms of most patients that come through. I also have problems sleeping and snore heavily. I think I'm gonna have to consult with my doctor. thanks for sharing your story.

Please do it, sounds like it would be very convenient for you too!

]]> By: Greg at Live Fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/07/10/my-visit-to-a-sleep-clinic-overnight-sleep-study/#comment-6246 Greg at Live Fit Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:00:12 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1673#comment-6246 I have several friends that wear c-paps. They always come in with marks from the mask on their faces, so its a running joke. But it seems to have provided a huge improvement in their quality of life. I have several friends that wear c-paps. They always come in with marks from the mask on their faces, so its a running joke. But it seems to have provided a huge improvement in their quality of life.

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