12/8/12

I received the results of the take-home sleep data monitor.  I guess that during the four hours that they monitored, on average I had 11 "events"....an event is when you stop breathing, hold your breath, etc.  To "pass" you can't have more than 5 "events".  In addition, in order to "pass" you have to maintain 95% oxygen....and my level was 82%.  So....on Tuesday, December 18th I will spend the night at the sleep study center in Shakopee - at least it's close - for the overnight sleep study.  The doctor will read the study again and we'll discuss the results.  What I have been told is that perhaps this is one reason that I am always tired, can easily take a nap and it doesn't affect my sleep that night....it sure sounds like if I were sleeping better I'd be feeling much different!