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I_UndergroundPanther

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10. I had UPPP surgery

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 08:54 PM

Apr 6

Where they removed my uvula, part of my soft palate ( still can get ice cream headaches tho)and removed my tonsils , adenoids and throat tissue in critical areas to tighten it on the inside making it stay open. My sleep apnea has not returned.

The surgery was a suggested option because the trauma and nightmares I have made it so I could not wear the mask at all.

Healing from the operation was painful my sense of taste was off for a week or so(could not taste sweet) I used it to taste honeys to taste the flowers they came from. Don’t drink Arizona tea if for some reason you can’t taste sweetness it was awful.

Maybe you could inquire about this surgery .

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My CPAP is broken --- not eligible for replacement for two more years. [View all] 3Hotdogs Apr 6 OP

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Apr 6 #1

That's terrible jpak Apr 6 #2

They can be repaired. Contact the manufacturer. PuppyBismark Apr 6 #3

Medicare will pay to have your machine fixed. Duncanpup Apr 6 #4

During the 5 years, Medicare should cover repairs, which might include replacing the unit. Silent Type Apr 6 #5

Yes. Lunabell Apr 6 #6

Kicking for visibility 👀 Drum Apr 6 #7

Call your insurance company agent and ask MOMFUDSKI Apr 6 #8

It looks like the problem will be solved. I don't have an agent. 3Hotdogs Apr 6 #13

Try a dental device. rickford66 Apr 6 #9

There are two types of apnea, obstuctive and central. Many people have both caauses. Your device may work Wonder Why Apr 6 #11

How would the CPAP help with central apnea ? rickford66 Apr 6 #12

You can easily find it on the net. Here is one source: Wonder Why Apr 6 #14

The poster doesn't say which type of apnea he has. rickford66 Apr 6 #15

I'm not trying to talk anyone out of anything. Central Apnea can be verified by a sleep test but can't be treated by Wonder Why Apr 7 #16

I did the over night sleep lab to get diagnosed. rickford66 Apr 7 #18

Mine constantly pushes air into my lungs. Pressure is reduced when I exhale. Wonder Why Apr 7 #17

I had UPPP surgery I_UndergroundPanther Apr 6 #10