Originally Posted by
FarmerBen
Have read through several other CPAP threads on the boards. Wanted to share where I am at. Starting to use a CPAP and I'm on day 2. I've basically committed to using it continuously for 30 days to see what effects it has. Everything I've read says that it takes that long for your body to adjust to the treatment. I am a well documented snorer and I know I have sleep apnea. I believe the sleep study showed I was "waking up" at least 30 times an hour.
5'11 and 225 lbs. 30 years old. PRs from this year squat 320 3x5, bench 210 3x5 and DL 355 1x5. Trained with SSC Andrew Lewis. Will miss him as he moves to Indianapolis.
I am realizing I do not have a baseline for where I was before starting treatment. I did an at home sleep study with a device strapped to my head and have those results, but I doubt I'll be able to get a second study with that device to cross reference. There is only so much space on my face for electronics. I want to have some data on my sleep in case I get to the end of the 30 days and I don't really feel different. I know the machine has some externalities like dry mouth and interrupting sexy time with the wife and and I want to be able to prove to myself if those externalities are worth putting up with.
Does anybody have any experience with sleep tracking devices? I've looked at whoop bands and fit bits. I really just want to track my REM cycles. I don't get terrible sleep, but it could certainly be improved upon. My sleep before treatment has been fair I'm looking for long term health improvements. I have not tried Rip's method of treating with oxymetazoline and a saline wash. Likely will at some point but going to try treatments one at a time.
Will post an update after 30 days.
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