Post assessment

[billeyler]

This morning's appt for the sleep clinic was (as I figured it would be) just the initial assessement by a sleep doctor.

Was a bit annoyed that although I was there on time for my 8:40 appt, and it was dead quiet there, the doc was 35 minutes late seeing me. I did hear him next door, and it turns out he was trying to do an assessment on an 85 year old woman with acute dementia, and it took him 40 minutes to get a basic assessment done. I didn't mention that I saw him at the check in window at 8:30 getting some water for his teapot, 10 minutes before my own appointment was scheduled. Nothing like getting off on the wrong foot.

Anyway, Dec 28 is my actual sleep test...called a Split Sleep test, because they hook you up to all these wires and gauges for 4 hours, then wake you up and put you on a CPAP machine, if warranted.

So, we'll see! Back at work and being productive!

Comments

[mikiedoggie.livejournal.com]

Hi Bill! I remember you from some square dancing flyin when I joined Chi-Squares last year.

I think Allan is mostly on the ball with the sleep apnea test. I hope the test on Dec 28th goes well. I described my test in my LJ, read by clicking here.

Even though it felt like I had no sleep, apparently I fell asleep within 30 minutes of the study. Halfway through the night they put a CPAP mask on me. And once again, I thought I was up all night but apparently I fell asleep almost immediately for another 3 to 4 hours. LOL. Time is subjective in a sleep test.

Basically, almost everyone feels like they got crappy sleep and the next day was sort of a wash. That's how it usually goes.

I got a CPAP machine about two weeks ago, and I'm really glad. While I haven't had a HUGE change in energy, I have noticed I no longer fight off exhaustion in the afternoons. Just a few nights ago I slept without it, and it made a big difference the next day, if not a subtle one.

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the good info!