I Have Sleep Apnea

Diagnosed In 2008... I sleep with a CPAP, and probably always will. I hate it because it feels like I am attached to a dork machine, but I realize it is a medical device that I need to keep me breathing when I sleep. I have thought about having surgery, but I have heard the results are haphazard and sometimes the surgery makes the OSA worse. So I will continue with my little pump and thank God for insurance to pay for it and the supplies.

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vikingcharles

I had Sleep Apnea but talked to my Ears, Nose and Throat" doctor (who had the same surgery himself) and he was able to convince my insurance company (in less than 5 munutes), that a 60 minute surgery taking out my tonsils, my uvla, and a bunch of that extra hanging crap in my throat and I was cured of sleep apnea. I was in and out of the hospital where the surgery took place in four hours. I cannot snore now because everything back there to allow snoring is removed. Four of my friends have asked for and have gotten the surgery and are now sleeping like a babies every night with no CPAP machine ever again. Check it out. Ask the question. I had the operation in 2010 and am very thankful I made the decision to have the surgery. I had 10 days of a sore throat and now a lifetime of no problems.