70 Candles

I mean, think about it. No more packing up that clunky CPAP every time I travel, desperately searching for distilled water to keep it happy. And don't get me started on the daily ritual of cleaning the mask, tubes, and other contraptions. If I get the green light for the Inspire implant, those worries will become a thing of the past.

Yesterday, I had my initial doctor's consultation, and I have to say, it went pretty smoothly. The next step on this journey is a sleep study. Now, I've had my fair share of those in the past, so I thought I knew what to expect. But guess what? There's a new player in town - the at-home sleep study. No more heading to a sleep center, getting wired up with what feels like half-a-hundred sensors on my head and body, and then trying to drift off into dreamland while feeling like a sci-fi cyborg.

The prospect of this at-home study is intriguing, and I can't help but feel a twinge of excitement about it. Sure, it's different from what I'm used to, but change can be a good thing, right?

As I embark on this journey towards the Inspire implant, I'm filled with hope for a brighter, CPAP-free future. The convenience, the freedom from lugging around equipment, and the potential for improved sleep all paint a promising picture.

So, stay tuned as I share my experiences, the ups, the downs, and the humorous moments along the way. I've got my fingers crossed for a successful outcome, and I can hardly wait to see how this chapter of my sleep apnea saga unfolds!

Update: December 20, 2023

I completed my home sleep study about two weeks ago and saw the doctor today to get the results. I was diagnosed with "moderate, positional obstructive sleep apnea." That diagnosis is what I needed to proceed on to the next step in my Inspire journey. I'm now waiting for an appointment with a cardiologist to evaluate my heart health for elective surgery. I'm not sure how long it will take to get in to see a cardiologist, but I'm still moving (slowly) toward the goal of losing the CPAP machine!