My visit to the doctor yesterday was nothing if not interesting. The doc was insistent that I try the mask with forced air again, so I finally gave in and agreed to give it a try. I will be getting a mask and a machine here shortly. I will give it a try but have a hard time believing that I will find it tolerable. The doctor said that I have both central and obstructive apnea which classifies as mixed apnea. She said I had one of the worst cases she has ever seen. Of course, I always try to do everything to its fullest. What’s the point of coming in second? Central apnea occurs when the brain fails to recognize the lack of oxygen; obstructive occurs because the breathing passages close. My heart difficulties are probably causing the central apnea. So, we’ll see if I can tolerate the mask and if I can whether it will do any good. Meanwhile, I got a full, restful nine hours of sleep last night.
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Well it sounds like it would be worth it if you can tolerate it. I imagine that if it was even a short while at a time that it would help. I didn't expect anything less than the worse case ever. Love you.
Wow Daddy!
That sounds like some pretty strong motivation to work on overcoming your aversion to the mask.
I wonder if the apnea thing is inherited. Both Joel and I have it pretty bad too. I have always just accepted it as part of life.
It was good talking to you today. Good luck with the mask tonight!
Love, Jeanine
Hi John,
I didn't realize that you were having trouble sleeping also. I'm not sure that I could sleep with a
mask on either. I have to say you are quite a bit better than I was with the medicine names and medical procedures. Hang in there
and Jim and I will see you soon.
Terry
Hi Daddy,
Just checking in to see if you'd reported on your latest test results. Also wondering how the mask went last night.
Love, Jeanine
Good Morning Dad,
I too was wondering how your first couple of nights with the mask went.
Today is the big review at work and I anticipate being crazy busy today, but will call this evening to see how the results of yesterday's CAT scan turned out.
I sure enjoyed hanging out with you this past weekend, watching basketball and working in the yard!
Hi John,
Just wanted to remind you that North Carolina is playing WSU at
4:30 on Thursday. Should be a good game. Go Heels!!!
Let me know how your CAT scan turned out.
Terry
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