Quote:
Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie  wow, the surgery sounds major. i thought it was a smaller surgery than that!? i would definitely see if there are any other methods that would work before choosing the surgery because it does sound scary and you only have a minor case of it.
it would be great if the dental apparatus work for you, i think you should definitely try it out first and see if it helps you sleep. this way you can maybe finally get some sleep, and it will give you some time to think about possibly getting the surgery. because even though it sounds kind of scary, i think it's not an uncommon surgery, so it's not THAT scary.
i hope someone here who have had that problem can give you some advice.  |
I know, yikes huh?
From what I've been reading...most/many docs are now moving away from doing the minor surgeries bc of low efficacy/high morbidity rates - resulting in multiple surgeries for the patient -and- resulting in the patient needing the jaw-advancement surgery in the end anyway. So, many of them now seem to avoid the less effective surgeries.
The dental apparatus would be *great* if it turns out my structure problem could actually be helped by it (fingers crossed) and if I can tolerate it (these apparatus are quite nasty looking/large in the mouth)...and if it actually stops the apnea.
I know it'll all work out okay...I think the control freak in me right now is crapping her pants though....
