Sleep Clinc

Well, I have finally figured out what is wrong with me......

Last night I went to a sleep study to see if I possibly had sleep apnea. Well the conclusion is I do. The doctor showed me some graphs in regards to the test this morning. He pulled up two five minute periods of my sleep session. During the first five minutes there were eight times when my breathing was abnormal. The second five minute graph he showed me was with the CPAP machine on. There were none! The graphs are amazing, if you want to see the difference let me know. From about 1:30am to 6am I wore a CPAP and I must admit I felt really good when they woke me up. So, the sent me home with a CPAP machine to try out. Now it is not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen when put on, but let me tell you it helps.

This will be a burden in some instances such as traveling or sporadic overnight visits. The one thing though that the doctor did say was that not everyone has to continue using the CPAP. While most people I have talked to have been using theirs for years, there are those whose apnea has went away. Most of the time the decrease in apnea is from weight loss.

According to the doctor my apnea is not as severe as others. I did not show any signs of complete blocked airflow causing me to stop breathing, but my airflow was severely obstructed. Obstructed enough to cause me not to intake sufficient air, making my body work harder and therefore having a rather restless night.

I know that at church I stated that I would not claim this diagnosis, but I have to believe that the Lord has allowed me to use this as a way to better my health. When talking to the doctor he stated that trying to lose weight with apnea is really hard to do. Your body, because of sleep deprivation, holds on to everything it can, including food.

So, I have the machine and I will be using it from tonight going forward. I hope and pray that this will help me feel better and more energized.

Keep me in your prayers!!

Singing Time!

This Sunday, June 10, starting at 2:30pm, Fulton Springs Baptist Church will be holding a Wrestling match with fellowship and fun! I will be one of the singers for the day and would love for everyone to come out and have some fun. Trust me when I say the kids will love it! If you have any questions or need directions to the church please let me know and I will provide them.