Nov
30
2009
Is Surgery To Cure Sleep Apnea Safe?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Cure, Safe, Sleep, Surgery
I recently have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and have started treatment with a CPAP. It makes me feel better but I just feel uncomfortable no matter how hard I try to get used to it. I am not obese(185 lbs, 5′11″) so that is not the cause of my sleep apnea. I am meeting with my doctor soon to discuss other treatments outside of the CPAP, but I wanted to see if anyone could give me information or personal experiences on the surgery before I meet with him.
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December 1st, 2009 at 2:01 am
I had the surgery for sleep apnea….they did the laser removal of my uvula. They also fixed a deviated septum……It was the worst thing I ever did….not only did it hurt like H*** but it never really got rid of my sleep apnea….the pain after surgery was so intense I lost 15 pounds in one week…..couldn’t eat or drink anything…it just caused it to hurt that much more…the only thing I looked forward to was my liquid Tylenol every 4 hours…..good luck with your decision!!
December 1st, 2009 at 5:45 am
Hi
I was checked for the sleep apnea
lucky for me I didn’t have it. But I snore alot
and was looking for help with that. But I don’t
think there is any other way to help you. You
stop breathing when you have sleep apnea,
I don’t think surgery can help. Good Luck
Irisheyes