Finally more pep!

Five 1/2 week after implant I finally feel better than before the implant in all ways. I can even sleep on my left size (with an extra pillow) without an discomfort, and can quell the bass drum boom-booms by tilting more towards my back. I have energy and am looking forward to an upcoming warm weather trip! I forget about the pm most of the day also. My neurologist was super happy that all my dizzy spells ceased and signed me up for the next appointment a Year from now! Now all I have to deal with is sleep apnea :( and a small hernia that just "popped up". I will make sure on my next pm interrogation at the beginning of April what measures would be necessary in undertaking surgery for that.

3 Comments

Apnea

by Theknotguy - 2014-03-13 09:03:22

Are you on a CPAP for your apnea? Have they also checked for a-fib? Sleep apnea can cause heart problems so am wondering what they have done for you.

Theknotguy

No CPAP Yet

by flutetooter - 2014-03-13 10:03:01

My test results will not be in for 8-10 days, but they were positive for apnea since the technician woke me up after 2 hours sleep to slap a mask on my face. Or rather three different masks and pressures to titrate. Not much sleep. Depending on how high the numbers are I will either have a full mask because I am a mouth breather as well as a nose breather OR if the numbers are more mild I may qualify for the dental appliance that just shifts the jaw so the nasal passages stay open at night. I have been checked regularly for A fib including wearing a 30 day monitor.

Happy for You!

by gil - 2014-03-14 05:03:26

I am glad you are feeling better!

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