Monday, January 31, 2011
waiting
Well, got the call today that they want to wait. I was thinking, "we still have a week, can't we still keep the date and finish up everything real quick?" But maybe there is a reason. I should be talking to them tomorrow so we'll see what they have to say about my sleep study.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
one more thing or two
I'm also planning on fixing my deviated septum and getting a wisdom tooth out-triple play baby. While they're in there...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Here you go g's
Pre note: My computer has been on the fritz for the last month or so, so that is why I didn't publish this sooner, or maybe I wouldn't have anyway!
Friday January 21, 2011
'Sup everybody? Hey all you cyberspace people, thought I'd give you some info on my life. For those of you who don't know I've dealt with sleep apnea for a long time, maybe since I was quite young, now that I'm finding more about it. Back in May of last year, I got my braces on, and in telling my doctor about my sleep issues he referred me to an oral surgeon that does surgeries to help with that problem.
I went over to Missoula to see him in June and had a scan that showed that my airway was 2mm at its smallest and 5mm at its largest (should be about 12mm), because of the way my jaws are structured. The doctor told me I could have upper and lower jaw surgery to open up my airway in 6 months when my teeth were more aligned. I was ecstatic, this had a cure rate of 96%. Wow.
So, of course I looked at everything on the internet about the surgery and decided, no, it's too invasive. I have waffled back and forth about it, checking out every option, trying tongue exercises to help my tongue not to fall back in my throat, getting a different mask with my cpap machine, thinking about an oral appliance, etc, and nothing is working. Meanwhile, I'm going nuts and obviously Trent is pulling his hair out (what he has left of it). But, God has been reminding me lately the he is not the author of confusion. The enemy is enjoying me struggle and messing with my head about the recovery and how horrendous it will be (which it might be) BUT...WHO'S GOT THE POWER? G to the O to the D does, his name is JESUS, the mighty counselor!
Well, brothers and sisters that's it in a nutshell. My surgery is scheduled for February 9. I just ran up a little hill tonight by Mt. Helena and I was thinking I can't wait to see what it will be like to have a real full breath! Thanks in advance for all your prayers. And send me some good smoothie and soup recipes!
Oh, and God is working out all the details, (he's great at that!) my sister Cindy is going to stay with the kids so pray for her! I'll be over in Missoula for 4 days which is about 2 hours away.
I wrote this a week ago Friday and after that I talked to a friend and she talked about surgeries and how doctors push them, so I was back to not doing it again. But then on Monday morning I talked to this sleep specialist I saw recently and she said she had just seen a picture of my airway and commented on how small it was and said not to rule out the surgery. So I finally decided to do it, what a relief to make a decision! I had another sleep study done this week and I don't even know the results, but I know how miserable I've been for years and how God seems to have led me to this. I feel like He's telling me to not be a baby and have faith in Him and grow up. Maybe the second time around in braces I'll learn how to be mature. I can dream can't I?
Everything is snowballing here, only a week and a half away until the knife (still on the 9th). It's funny how you wait so long for something to happen and then God just opens all the doors and your there. Last summer I can't tell you how overjoyed I was and thought it was such an answer to prayer (to do the surgery) and then now I've been thinking this wasn't really the answer I wanted. But we'll see, it's maybe a radical thing but my cpap machine hasn't been helping me so I just have to be brave and know that God will heal me and just take it one day at a time.
Anyway, it's been a roller coaster ride. My husband is so excited to get his wife back and I'm excited to get my life back. Are you all excited for 2011? It's such a hurting world and I feel like God wants me to be there for it and not just half alive. I don't know about you, but He's been teaching me a lot this past year. He's amazing. Put me on your prayer lists, I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yours-Sharon Moore, aka Sharona, aka Sharebear, aka Sharoni girl (Bible schools days, long live AFLBS!)
'Sup everybody? Hey all you cyberspace people, thought I'd give you some info on my life. For those of you who don't know I've dealt with sleep apnea for a long time, maybe since I was quite young, now that I'm finding more about it. Back in May of last year, I got my braces on, and in telling my doctor about my sleep issues he referred me to an oral surgeon that does surgeries to help with that problem.
I went over to Missoula to see him in June and had a scan that showed that my airway was 2mm at its smallest and 5mm at its largest (should be about 12mm), because of the way my jaws are structured. The doctor told me I could have upper and lower jaw surgery to open up my airway in 6 months when my teeth were more aligned. I was ecstatic, this had a cure rate of 96%. Wow.
So, of course I looked at everything on the internet about the surgery and decided, no, it's too invasive. I have waffled back and forth about it, checking out every option, trying tongue exercises to help my tongue not to fall back in my throat, getting a different mask with my cpap machine, thinking about an oral appliance, etc, and nothing is working. Meanwhile, I'm going nuts and obviously Trent is pulling his hair out (what he has left of it). But, God has been reminding me lately the he is not the author of confusion. The enemy is enjoying me struggle and messing with my head about the recovery and how horrendous it will be (which it might be) BUT...WHO'S GOT THE POWER? G to the O to the D does, his name is JESUS, the mighty counselor!
Well, brothers and sisters that's it in a nutshell. My surgery is scheduled for February 9. I just ran up a little hill tonight by Mt. Helena and I was thinking I can't wait to see what it will be like to have a real full breath! Thanks in advance for all your prayers. And send me some good smoothie and soup recipes!
Oh, and God is working out all the details, (he's great at that!) my sister Cindy is going to stay with the kids so pray for her! I'll be over in Missoula for 4 days which is about 2 hours away.
I wrote this a week ago Friday and after that I talked to a friend and she talked about surgeries and how doctors push them, so I was back to not doing it again. But then on Monday morning I talked to this sleep specialist I saw recently and she said she had just seen a picture of my airway and commented on how small it was and said not to rule out the surgery. So I finally decided to do it, what a relief to make a decision! I had another sleep study done this week and I don't even know the results, but I know how miserable I've been for years and how God seems to have led me to this. I feel like He's telling me to not be a baby and have faith in Him and grow up. Maybe the second time around in braces I'll learn how to be mature. I can dream can't I?
Everything is snowballing here, only a week and a half away until the knife (still on the 9th). It's funny how you wait so long for something to happen and then God just opens all the doors and your there. Last summer I can't tell you how overjoyed I was and thought it was such an answer to prayer (to do the surgery) and then now I've been thinking this wasn't really the answer I wanted. But we'll see, it's maybe a radical thing but my cpap machine hasn't been helping me so I just have to be brave and know that God will heal me and just take it one day at a time.
Anyway, it's been a roller coaster ride. My husband is so excited to get his wife back and I'm excited to get my life back. Are you all excited for 2011? It's such a hurting world and I feel like God wants me to be there for it and not just half alive. I don't know about you, but He's been teaching me a lot this past year. He's amazing. Put me on your prayer lists, I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yours-Sharon Moore, aka Sharona, aka Sharebear, aka Sharoni girl (Bible schools days, long live AFLBS!)
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