Well,
I just returned home from my Tritation study. I think the Therapist was a little upset with me. Since I have been researching this condition, I had alot of questions this morning. I didn't sleep well after about 4 hours. The bed was terrible, but I did manage to get the 6 required. I took the test papers from the first study with me. When I began to ask about oxygen levels, leg movements, awakenings and all the other things I should know, she seemed mad. I would't leave until I knew everything she did.
I can tell you, even though I didn't get alot of sleep, I feel good this morning! Lifted weights at 4 :am this morning. Thanks to you guys and this forum for all the info. It realy makes a diffrence to someone who is not educated. I was prepaired and knew what to do.

Ambrola wrote:

Well,
I just returned home from my Tritation study. I think the Therapist was a little upset with me. Since I have been researching this condition, I had alot of questions this morning. I didn't sleep well after about 4 hours. The bed was terrible, but I did manage to get the 6 required. I took the test papers from the first study with me. When I began to ask about oxygen levels, leg movements, awakenings and all the other things I should know, she seemed mad. I would't leave until I knew everything she did.
I can tell you, even though I didn't get alot of sleep, I feel good this morning! Lifted weights at 4 :am this morning. Thanks to you guys and this forum for all the info. It realy makes a diffrence to someone who is not educated. I was prepaired and knew what to do.

Hi,

Knowledge is a great thing.......perseverence even better.

You have obviously used them both to great effect.

Congrats.

Daniel


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The untreated Sleep Apnoea sufferer died quietly in his sleep.......
Unlike his three passengers who died screaming !!!!!!

(Anon)

Ambrola wrote:

Well,
I just returned home from my Tritation study. I think the Therapist was a little upset with me. Since I have been researching this condition, I had alot of questions this morning. I didn't sleep well after about 4 hours. The bed was terrible, but I did manage to get the 6 required. I took the test papers from the first study with me. When I began to ask about oxygen levels, leg movements, awakenings and all the other things I should know, she seemed mad. I would't leave until I knew everything she did.
I can tell you, even though I didn't get alot of sleep, I feel good this morning! Lifted weights at 4 :am this morning. Thanks to you guys and this forum for all the info. It realy makes a diffrence to someone who is not educated. I was prepaired and knew what to do.

Wow!  That's great!

The respiratory therapist was mad?  Tough!  That's their job!   It's good to ask questions, not only to get answers but to see how much your doctor knows!
My pulminory doctor was pissed when I told him I had been trying to learn about this from the internet, telling me to stay away from the computer.  Oh, for crying out loud!  We're not all so stupid to think we have to believe every source we read!  But it's the reading which enables us to have our questions.
They should be happy we have the sense enough to actually have questions!  Afterall, we're asking for THEIR professional wisdom, for goodness sakes!
So let them be mad.  Let them feel uncomfortable.  They're there to treat you.  Think of it as a business.  When you purchase a car or  home, you ask every question under the sun, don't you?  Why not ask about the most important thing in your life -- your health?!?  What are you getting for your money, your insurance?  Make them earn their keep.  And if you find a good, smart, understanding doctor, hang on for dear life and don't let go!


Linda

I have a good doctor. He is very understanding and likes the quetions. I have always asked for copies of test, and anything that pertains to my health. I should have mentioned that my oxzgen level was 99%. 80% without CPAP. They had me use a nasal pillow, which didn't bother me at all. They wanted me to sleep on my back, but after arguing that I never sleep on my back, and that the test would not be reflective of how I sleep, she finaly gave in. It is hard to understand how some of these people even get a job. I think I knew more that the tech? I read that the mask is very difficult for most beginners, but I am surprised how easy it was for me. Put it on, and went to sleep. My follow up with my Doc is in 3 weeks. I wish it were sooner so I didn't have to wait on the CPAP. I should just go buy one!