Well, just got a sleep study done.
45 AHI an hour, so a little concerning lol.
Guess it’s time for me to become darth vader at night. Anyone have any advice/recommendations?
You can go to a professional and buy their machine and they will set it up, monitor it with a modem, and make recommendations on the proper settings so your sleep is solid but it costs double for the machine. I have a Phillips Respironics and needed it as I would wake the house when I hit 240 lbs snoring, and stop breathing for about a minute multiple times an hour. You can go to the website and buy it direct for half but check with the professionals who did the testing to ensure they will help you if you have problems. This is one that was recalled so they took care of it. Many were recalled and you get a new unit as many and I mean a shit load were deemed to give off carcinogenic fumes from the insulation in the machines so if you buy a used or even a new one from a company make sure you check the model on the list.
@Sorbate does what I do - I have a sleep ritual with a timer for the TV and cover all lights, phone on silent, etc. Sleep hygiene - just look it up and it will help. If you do hire the professionals, they will help find the best mask for you (fit and type). I just purchased the middle model that goes around the nose, not the full face one or the small one with little tubes up your nose. They will have you come back after you use it for a couple weeks and make sure it is fixing the problem but you will know if you have sleep apnea as it is a game changer.
Cleaning the machine is a pain but you have to do it or you will end up with lung infections. They say to do it every 3 days - the tube, the distilled water holder, and the hose but I don't. I do it once a week and then just hand to dry. Takes 15 minutes in a clean sink but still a pain.
I was blown away when I called my companies coverage for life time coverage as it was a lot. 5000 for machines, 5000 for parts/service, and 5000 for consultations life time if I recall correct. I have my own company and have a good plan with manulife - I haven't paid a cent yet and the other benefit of using a reputable company is you have to change the filter and some parts every 6 months or so and unless your diligent you may forget. They call you because they get a sale, the insurer just pays it and you take the filter home.
Doesn't bother me in the least but I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I was tired a lot and the better half asked me if I knew I stopped breathing and could shake the walls with snoring - nope. Decided it was time. When I slimmed down it got better but they are a game changer. Proper sleep is very important in general and especially if you push yourself.
Good luck.
www.sleepapnea.org
