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*Updated - we are home.*  Thanks, everyone.  Guess I got too worried, too soon.  Both my Mom and Dad misunderstood...he didn't get the Inspire implant, yet. Today was just an endoscopy to make sure he was a good candidate for it (he is).  Hopefully, he will get the implant next month and it will help!  They did a sleep study on him a couple months ago that said he was waking up 35 - 40 times a night! Also, the doc thinks his high blood pressure is partially due to the lack of sleep/oxygen.  He apparently has way more red blood cells than he needs (thick blood) and the doc said it just makes sense...his body is trying to produce more oxygen for him.  I really hate how long he has had to wait for this!  (Also, the drive was easy!  There were some back roads I could take so that I was only city driving for about 10 miles, and rush hour was over at that point. )

I am taking my Dad in for a procedure to help with his severe sleep apnea.  He tried the CPAP machine and couldn't sleep with it.  He is getting an Inspire procedure (I never heard of it...basically an implant that will help keep his airway open when he sleeps.)  He is 81 years old, and I just worry, you know?  But, he is in good hands. I have to drive him, because my dear 79-year-old Mom caught Covid on the way home from our national sorority convention.    She is good...very mild symptoms.  She only got tested because of Dad's surgery.

Anyway, send all your good vibes and prayers for my Dad (and for me...I hate driving in the big city, and it's nothing like the really big cities. lol)

Art_Teacher wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:24 am

I am taking my Dad in for a procedure to help with his severe sleep apnea.  He tried the CPAP machine and couldn't sleep with it.  He is getting an Inspire procedure (I never heard of it...basically an implant that will help keep his airway open when he sleeps.)  He is 81 years old, and I just worry, you know?  But, he is in good hands. I have to drive him, because my dear 79-year-old Mom caught Covid on the way home from our national sorority convention.    She is good...very mild symptoms.  She only got tested because of Dad's surgery.

Anyway, send all your good vibes and prayers for my Dad (and for me...I hate driving in the big city, and it's nothing like the really big cities. lol)

Sending tons of good vibes and prayers your Dad's way!  I've seen a lot of commercials for Inspire lately.  I hope that works out for him.  Also sending some good vibes for your Mom.  I hope she starts feeling better soon!

And lastly, good vibes and ((Hugs)) for you!
 

Hope all goes well with the procedure.  Yes, we do worry about our aging parents.

Art_Teacher wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:24 am

I am taking my Dad in for a procedure to help with his severe sleep apnea.  He tried the CPAP machine and couldn't sleep with it.  He is getting an Inspire procedure (I never heard of it...basically an implant that will help keep his airway open when he sleeps.)  He is 81 years old, and I just worry, you know?  But, he is in good hands. I have to drive him, because my dear 79-year-old Mom caught Covid on the way home from our national sorority convention.    She is good...very mild symptoms.  She only got tested because of Dad's surgery.

Anyway, send all your good vibes and prayers for my Dad (and for me...I hate driving in the big city, and it's nothing like the really big cities. lol)

Prayers for your dad, Laura.  Safe travels and good thoughts for you.  I just saw an ad about the Inspire last evening.  Amazing advances in medical technology.
 

Lots of good vibes and happy thoughts your way. Hope the procedure goes well for your Dad, safe travels to you and hope your mom feels better real soon. HUGS all around!

sending all the good vibes, happy thoughts and healing wishes to you all!!

omg driving is something i hate.  it doesn't bother my husband at all and he cannot seem to understand how much anxiety it causes me, so i'll definitely be thinking of you today!!

stinkerbelle wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 01, 2024 9:09 am

sending all the good vibes, happy thoughts and healing wishes to you all!!

omg driving is something i hate.  it doesn't bother my husband at all and he cannot seem to understand how much anxiety it causes me, so i'll definitely be thinking of you today!!

My husband doesn't worry about it, either!  We had a rental car in Denver and that traffic was ridiculous and so stressful, but he handled it with ease.  Luckily, I didn't have to do it...just closed my eyes and trusted him.
 

Lots of good vibes and positive thoughts for you both. The older I get, the more anxious I am to drive - especially big cities.

Prayers for a smooth procedure and recovery!

[[[HUGS]]] and prayers for you and yours.

(((Hugs))) Sending prayers and good thoughts for your dad, your mom and you!! Keep us posted! Love you! xoxo

Keeping him in my prayers! 

Sending hugs and prayers, Laura.  

Art_Teacher wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:24 am

I am taking my Dad in for a procedure to help with his severe sleep apnea.  He tried the CPAP machine and couldn't sleep with it.  He is getting an Inspire procedure (I never heard of it...basically an implant that will help keep his airway open when he sleeps.)  He is 81 years old, and I just worry, you know?  But, he is in good hands. I have to drive him, because my dear 79-year-old Mom caught Covid on the way home from our national sorority convention.    She is good...very mild symptoms.  She only got tested because of Dad's surgery.

Anyway, send all your good vibes and prayers for my Dad (and for me...I hate driving in the big city, and it's nothing like the really big cities. lol)

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Sending good thoughts and prayers to the both of you.  Wishing him a speedy and healthy  recovery.

Sending lots of good vibes!!  Hoping the procedure goes smooth and helps him sleep.  I've tried those cpap and they are impossible to sleep with.  Also, sending speedy recovery to your mom.

Sending big prayers your way for you and Dad.

sending all my prayers and good thoughts to your dad, mom and you (((Hugs))) 

Sending prayers to all of you. I too have a cpap machine and it has been very difficult for me to sleep. I feel for your father. At his age he shouldn't have to deal with that.  

Hope it all goes well with your Dad, Laura!! So sorry your Mom caught Covid. Hope they are both on the mend very soon! Lots of prayers and hugs!