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Posted by Brian on February 03, 1998 at 11:50:29:In Reply to: Sleep apena patient posted by Doug White on February 01, 1998 at 07:39:12:
I just had the UPPP/Tonsilectomy surgery for my sleep apnea 7 days ago.
My original speep apnea doctor recommended someone for me to talk to about surgery since he is not a surgon.
The surgon I went to talked about the proceedure with me, discussing the chances of success (after looking at my nose and throat) as well as the possible side effects. The chances of success vary depending on the person involved, so look at the sutdies you can find on the surgery, but listen to your doctor also, he is actually talking about you, not a cross section of all types of symptoms and blockages.
I won't really know how well the surgery went for about another 6 weeks after the healing process is complete, but I am encouraged becausewhen I came out of surgery, I was in recovery without my CPAP, and my oxygen level remained at 99% (with oxygen) and I didn't snore.
I can't wait until I can ween myself off of the CPAP!
There are potential side effects, and check out the surgon carefully, I was lucky and had one of the best. I am in Atlanta if you want the name of my doctor.
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