catalina07
SLEEP STUDY NIGHTMARE
Aug 19, 2014
I am still going about trying to get my revision. Sometimes though, it feels like it might not even be worth all of the trouble and stress that I have been going through. At this point I have jumped through every hoop that they have asked me to jump through. I have all of my tests complete. The final issue that I am having now is with the Sleep Study. It has caused me more stress and anxiety then I would have ever thought it would. After days of crying, I finally realized that I had no choice and that I had to get the sleep study, or walk away from this revision. The doctor told me that If I did it, that if it was needed, that I could just take a machine home with me the next day and that I wouldnt have to come in for the second test. I finally got myself to do it. They said I have mild sleep apnea. and now he is saying that I HAVE to come in for the second sleep study where you wear the mask. I am so upset. I am trying to get around it. But I am starting to feel like if I have no choice but to get this second test...I will just give up on the surgery. I am so sad and upset and stressed over this. They have everything from me. I find it hard to believe that a mild case of sleep apnea will keep me from this revision. I am not going in for that second test. I cant wear something over my face..awake or asleep. They said I could possibly get an oral device that can relieve my issue but of course, that is more weeks of fighting with doctors and insurance. Meanwhile, my surgeon is pREGNANt!!!! and who knows how much longer I have until she goes out on maternity leave! Then I will have to wait for her to come back...and then I will probably have to repeat half of my tests cause the 6 months will have gone by. Even if I can get it...I am not sure how I feel about being operated on someone that just got back to work and most likely has a case of baby brain! (been there). AGAIN, FEELING LIKE I SHOULD JUST GIVE UP. MAYBE I AM DESTINED TO LIVE MY LIFE THIS WAY...WHAT LIFE I EVEN HAVE LEFT TO LIVE. :(
