Sleep Apnea 2: Sleep Lab (Part 1)
December 15th, 2009
Getting prepped by Vlad, the scoring technician, at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center Sleep Lab for a sleep study to evaluate my apnea and titrate a cpap treatment.
Special thanks to Vlad for participating in the video. When my camera battery died, he let me borrow his (he has the same camera) and changed memory cards and setup shots. And, he is natural on camera – A star is born!
Also thanks to him and the other techs at NY Hospital Sleep Center for their humanity and competence.
Music by Kevin MacLeod
www.incompetech.com
Duration : 0:11:28
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December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Cont. Don’t let go …
Cont. Don’t let go or blow it off like I did. They really are just finding out how bad Sleep Apnea is. I told my doctor about the “stop breathing thing” 10 years ago and his reply was, “well as long as you wake up in the morning, don’t worry about it”..lol. Anyway best wishes on your sleep study 49ersuck. getting checked is the first step to living better.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Cont. When I …
Cont. When I started this my RD (Respiratory Disturbances) was 92.8/Hr and my lowest oxygen saturation was at 69% and average was 85%… That is dying a slow death people,night after night. You have to get checked and you have to use your CPAP. My last test my RD was 4/Hr this is considered normal and my lowest OS was 93%. My heart was damaged by not getting treatment for so long and my doctors suspect that I may have died and come back several times in my sleep over the years. Cont.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Hi, well I have …
Hi, well I have been using the CPAP now for four months and I have to say that it has changed my life. I feel completely rested, no more dozing off and I generally just feel better overall. The mask I use just goes over your nose. It took some getting use to but you have to keep using it. You may experience a little anxiety from time to time, but just take deep breaths and it will pass. The key is to use every night. I was told that I was the only person at my clinic with 100% compliance. Cont.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
So did you get a …
So did you get a cpap mask? If so how has your sleep or lack of been going? More energy? Not tired all the time? Just curious I am going for my sleep study Wednesday?
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
This tech needs to …
This tech needs to be wearing gloves! Every thisg else seem pretty good.
-Tony RPSGT
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I think the reason …
I think the reason sleep apnea causes people to gain weight is because they’re tired all the time from not sleeping properly. It’s just seems to fit. I’m trying to lose weight and I’ve had this problem since I was kid. Always tired all the time. Some nights are good most of the time I have trouble sleeping. Its going on midnight and have work in the morning. Not good
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
To those saying, ” …
To those saying, “Lose weight”: How much energy would you have to exercise if I stood by your bedside and woke you up every 30 seconds, all night every night?
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Continued from …
Continued from previous post… My Dr told me today that a study was just released showing that people that had developed moderate sleep apnea had trouble managing weight even with regular exercise, and people with severe SA gained weight. So there is a connection. At any rate, I start therapy tonight. Thankfully, they were pretty swift in setting me up because I am so severe.. we are talking a possibility of death.. He said there should be immediate improvement. They well run another study soon
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Hey check this out. …
Hey check this out….. I just found out today that not all people that have sleep apnea are overweight…. but yes… many are.. including myself…. but his is the kicker…. I was in pretty good shape about 10 years ago when my wife mentioned that I stopped breathing when I slept. At that time I was running 5 miles a day. I thought no biggie.. but as the years gone by it has gotten worse and I have gained a lot of weight. continued…
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
this guy explained …
this guy explained it much better than my doctor
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
it’s true 65% of …
it’s true 65% of people with osa are overweight but 35% are not weight is not the only reason for sleep apnea
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
It’s pointless.
…
It’s pointless.
The guy is too fat. That is the ONLY reason he has sleep apnea.
The doctor’s of COURSE won’t mention that because then they will lose the patient and lose money.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
LOSE WEIGHT.
Sleep …
LOSE WEIGHT.
Sleep apnea is a direct result from too much fatty tissue.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
sorry guyz!!will …
sorry guyz!!will find a bloody body in you closet hauting you and will kill you and ur family if you dont send this to 6 videos in 30 mins good luck
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Don’t be a jerk off …
Don’t be a jerk off…learn to take a joke.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
THAT IS MEAN. If …
THAT IS MEAN. If anyone needs a stake driven through ur heart its YOU. You need NINE stakes driven. This Dr. knows what he is doing. YOU DO NOT.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Thank you for …
Thank you for sharing!
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Great job Vlad with …
Great job Vlad with explaining the procedure…but where are your gloves?!?!?!?!? I’m linking this vid for my techs so they can learn from your explanation
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
LOL i noticed that …
LOL i noticed that too. i dont measure anymore either but i should 🙂
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
He did have a thick …
He did have a thick accent, but I got used to it and eventually understood him.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Damn…is it just …
Damn…is it just me that can’t understand a word Vlad is saying?
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
ahhhhhh Vlad you …
ahhhhhh Vlad you did not measure!
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
This was so …
This was so informative! My husband has suggested I do this.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Vlad was a …
Vlad was a sweetheart.