I will be going for my first sleep study within the next week and i am super nervous. I also am so exhausted.
The whole test feels very strange, but i do know i want the best results so that i can hopefully get some help and better sleep.

I have also been told by doc i have a very deviated septum on the right side.( i like my nose too) Now i get nervous just going to sleep. I have had several mini strokes and afib issues so this is also a real concern, so any info would be gratefully appreciated.
How long did it take you to get info and mask if you needed one? and what are chances of just having nose fix and not having to wear mask?

Thanks , i feel like i am going back into ICU again with someone watching me, so i need to just get over that one and get on with some sleeping,
Also what happens if you sleep ok at the study yet still have sleep apnea?

Thanks for listening to me ramble, just really nervous on this one

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I have been through several sleep studies so perhaps I can help. Usually the sleep study consists of placing you in a quiet atmosphere where a specialist explains what is going to happen. They will place several sensors on your temples, chest, etc. that will give continuous readings while you are resting. At all of mine, you are allowed to go to sleep as normal until the specialists are certain they are getting a good indication of how your sleep apnea affects your sleep, how often apneas are occurring and how much it is affecting oxygen levels, etc. After they get a good idea of how your apnea is affecting you, they place a mask on you while they attempt to find the correct level of breathing assistance you require. After both central and obstructive sleep apnea were diagnosed in my case, within two days I had been issued my first bi-pap apparatus. The masks did not really seal due to my long, narrow face structure so after two masks they had me try soft tubes with softer ends that are placed in my nostrils. I found this device much easier to stand than the leaks masks. I don't think you have to worry about your sleep apnea not showing up during the study. The computers don't lie and will clearly show the number of apneas you are having. The entire process is nothing to worry about except you will be sleeping in a strange location.

THERE'S NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. At one of my sleep studies, I never went to sleep, All I had to do was repeat the study.