Someone asked me what happened at the Sleep Center.   I reported to the doctor a week after my "sleepover".  He had a one page printout that showed everything imaginable, including when I fell asleep, when I slept on my side or back, and what depth sleep I was in.  I seemed to breath OK on my sides but on my back I have severe apnea.  I only got about an hour of REM sleep.  We had to fill out various questionnaires before and after.  It seemed to me it took about an hour to fall asleep - it only took me 7 minutes!
I forgot to ask the most important question, which was why I'm doing this to begin with:  "Did I snore?"  I'll be sure to ask this time.
This Wednesday I go back for another PJ party and will sleep with a CPAP machine.  I know what to expect this time but bet I won't get my two cute technicians.   In general discussions with various friends, it's surprising how many of them use a CPAP and how much it helps them.   More later!
 
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