A thread for the 40 and up.

[Oregonhunter5]

Even for sleep, that's alarmingly low. Surely not for any length of time? Did they tell you it drops to 83% for such-n-such length of time and then goes back up??

I don't have that answer. I'm betting it runs up and down. That level is considered moderate. The52 events is slated as severe.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

And lots of people don't know much about this subject including me. I thought at people have it.
I'm 230lbs, but still look like a fullback in high school.

 

[erudne]

I had a wake-up call today when I realized I am 100 pounds heavier then I was when I exited 'VN, Rep. of'.
Then I remembered I was 30 pounds under weight due to the Ho-Ho Chi Men Sheets when I hit stateside!

 

[Medic!]

230!

According to a BMI Chart. At 6'1'' I'm overweight at 189lbs. And Obese at 227lbs.
I know there are exceptions to BMI. I am one.


The sad truth is Americans are to used to being Obese.
Were killing ourselves. Because we look at our Obese friends that are killing themselves. And think.
''He looks normal to me''?

 

[CoastRange57]

83% O2 sat at any time is a problem. 83% is respiratory distress. That distress is one step from respiratory arrest which is the first step in cardiac distress, which a precursor to cardiac arrest which is the end. It also opens a whole bunch of other compromising possibilities as well.

83% O2 sat puts the paramedics one step farther behind the saving curve.

I would hope that sleep study place gave you an immediate referral back to your PCP or specialist, pulmonologist preferably.

Good Luck !!

 

[Oregonhunter5]

BMI charts are some type of government experiment gone wrong.
I'm thick top to bottom. 34 inch wranglers.
My mamma says I look good.
I wrestled for 11 years, so that's just who I am.
If you want lets do the Omaha drill, one on one.

 

[The B]

BMI charts are some type of government experiment gone wrong.
I'm thick top to bottom. 34 inch wranglers.
My mamma says I look good.
I wrestled for 11 years, so that's just who I am.
If you want lets do the Omaha drill, one on one.

This mentality is exactly what he's talking about, though.. and it's why heart disease is the number 1 killer in our society, by a landslide. Not ripping on you at all, just pointing it out. You really owe it to yourself to look at the numbers and act on them. That goes for everyone up in this mofo.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

83% O2 sat at any time is a problem. 83% is respiratory distress. That distress is one step from respiratory arrest which is the first step in cardiac distress, which a precursor to cardiac arrest which is the end. It also opens a whole bunch of other compromising possibilities as well.

83% O2 sat puts the paramedics one step farther behind the saving curve.

I would hope that sleep study place gave you an immediate referral back to your PCP or specialist, pulmonologist preferably.

Good Luck !!

Thanks for the info. This whole process has been long. They drag this stuff out. Took 2 months to get into the sleep doc.
One time I had close call I think. And I didn't put the info together till all this stuff rolled out. About 5 months ago I woke up in distress. The kind of distress where I was gasping for air and had been not breathing for several minutes. Makes me kind of cringe.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

I work out. 5 days a week. And eat healthy. I can drop to about 215 but that is hard. This is just my build. Lots of muscle.

 

[Medic!]

BMI charts are some type of government experiment gone wrong.
I'm thick top to bottom. 34 inch wranglers.
My mamma says I look good.
I wrestled for 11 years, so that's just who I am.
If you want lets do the Omaha drill, one on one.

Wrestling? Boy you better be at least a black belt!

This 190lb farm boy will spank you. And send you back to momma!

 

[MagDump]

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[The B]

I know how to perform CPR and mouth-to-mouth. In a safety meeting on monday, I told a group of male electricians that if they got electrocuted or did some other stupid safety mistake and needed mouth-to-mouth.
"Your going to die! Because, I'm not giving you mouth-to-mouth". So you better be safe!

When was the last time you re-certed CPR/BFA? They're not even teaching mouth-to-mouth anymore. All compressions - keeping the chest moving/blood pumping is that much more important.

 

[308]

^^°That's what I was taught recently as well.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

Wrestling? Boy you better be at least a black belt!

This 190lb farm boy will spank you. And send you back to momma!

Doubt it....

 

[teflon6string]

A few things to consider at 40+...

- CPAP or VPAP or BiPAP, properly prescribed and monitored by a professional can be a lifesaver for those who really need it.

- Some neurological apneas (as opposed to the obstructive/restricted airway types) will actually bypass the triggers to breathe, rendering CPAP useless. That's where BiPAP or VPAP is needed to make the pressure go up and down. Another lifesaver.

- While many/most people with sleep apnea are overweight, a lot of medium, skinny and athletic people suffer from it too.

- Despite what you may be told, some full face masks (covering the nose and mouth) actually work with beards and whiskers. so at least try one or two on your fuzzy mug before you decide forever.

Might change your life.

On another note for older guys... look up some of the warnings regarding BPH (enlarged prostate) and testosterone treatments. Tons of great advice about guns and other cool stuff here on NWFA. But give your medical doctor a chance to weigh in too.

 

[MagDump]

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[John Gault]

I deal with CPAP/BiPaP consistently at work and even when people are in the ICU (IE very sick) and the MD, RN, Pulmonologist and RCP have discussed the benefits of this treatment I will repeatedly have the patient (who is near dying) say "it makes me feel uncomfortable" and Refuse this treatment. As long as they can refuse and are able to "consent" I respect their wishes.. Typical those who are supposed to be wearing at home and don't use it make it to the ICU and wear it for a day or two after we've intubated them for a week and extubated to CPAP/BiPaP but as soon as they feel better Refuse again and the circle starts over again.. I've seen same patients in our ICU's enough that I know them by name.

I on the other hand sleep poorly and after a sleep study completed it was reported that my sleep cannot be remedied by CPAP but that a work schedule change is in order... I'd have given anything to have a CPAP fixable remedy to my consistently tired arse..

 

[U201491]

83% O2 sat at any time is a problem. 83% is respiratory distress. That distress is one step from respiratory arrest which is the first step in cardiac distress, which a precursor to cardiac arrest which is the end. It also opens a whole bunch of other compromising possibilities as well.

83% O2 sat puts the paramedics one step farther behind the saving curve.

I would hope that sleep study place gave you an immediate referral back to your PCP or specialist, pulmonologist preferably.

Good Luck !!

Above 93% long term and you live. Below that and things begin to dwindle down. Try to keep the O2 above 94% actually, and 98% is good
You know, a decent fingertip O2 meter is only about 30 to 35 dollars and people really should use one from time to time. It is revealing.

 

[Stomper]

I'm 6' at 207-lbs and want to drop another 7-lbs. For the last several years my three preferred DAILY beverages are water (especially with a lemon wedge), unsweetened iced tea, and a glass of milk (with dinner). I like whiskey, rum, some wines, and various beer categories, but only imbibe on occasion when in social settings. I also have 1 cup of coffee in the morning to clear the mind of sleep.

I can't hardly stand overly sweet foods/drinks, I actually eat oatmeal and cold cereals w/o any sugar (and enjoy it), and I prefer REAL food over desserts. I'm willing (and able) to buy premium quality foods over low-grade choices. I don't deprive myself of any catagory of food, but I eat a balanced diet and prefer steamed, baked, or grilled veggies (not boiled). In the end (for me) it's ALL about portion control.

I get enough physical activity during the day job that I don't have to spend hours and hours (specifically) working out. Genetically I don't have "wash board" abs, but I'm solid-flat and I can (almost freakishly) flex my oblique abs (that's where most dudes have flabby saddle bags).

I don't take any prescription medications of any kind, and only on occasion use ibuprofen when pure willpower doesn't get it done. I can pop a boner on command and I don't take prisoners, so no blue pill needed there. I'm pushing the half-century mark, so I know the finger-wave inspections on the prostate and roto-rooter camera on the colon will soon be the order of the day.... yay.

Other than than getting a broken heart a time (or ten) I've been pretty blessed in the health catagory of life. Good on all of you for taking back your physical lives, and good luck and health to you!

 

[Medic!]

Doubt it....

All kidding aside.

I hope that the CPAP machine get's you sorted out.
Besides keeping you alive. It sounds like they can really help with quality of life.