Posted by theDreamer on May 04, 2009 at 16:31:32:

In Reply to: Re: UPPP-Is it so bad? posted by Sandman on May 03, 2009 at 02:16:48:

Sandman:

Thanks for the pointers. I read both the links you pointed out.

My specific comments were to do with UPPP, not MMA. Also I am quoting published literature and what the doc told me about the 70% cure rate (AHI <= 5). If I remember right, it was from this article:

Nelson Powell. Upper Airway Surgery Does Have a Major Role in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- "The Tail End of the Dog”. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 3 2005

In my case, I have a small lower jaw, had small tonsils, I am 46 and am mildly overweight (165 lbs) on a 5'8" frame. Reading Dr. Li's post, I get the feeling that he would have recommended a MMA and not the phase 1 for me. Perhaps my case may be useful data for people who are trying to decide between UPPP/MMA.

I must say that the quality of information on this forum is very very high. Thanks to everyone for contributing to this community and Sandman for organizing the information.

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