Same with me, Lawanda!! I had no clue how many people have apnea--and when you think about how many are still running around undiagnosed, it's pretty startling. We're the lucky ones, despite our periodic grumbling.

I'm so glad you found out in time before you really got hurt. It's scary. I had a wreck before I was diagnosed--drove right into oncoming traffic for no reason whatsoever--familiar corner--didn't know a thing till I actually got hit. Thank God, no one was injured. I never could figure out how that happened. I'm a really good, careful driver by history. My sleep doctor's the one who said, after hearing the story of how it happened, said, "You were asleep". I was totally shocked. It had never occurred to me. Like you, I didn't drive after I was diagnosed in June 2009. I'm just now starting to drive some outside of town.

It's a bear to manage, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. There was a time I couldn't imagine even putting that mask on, much less sleeping with it. Now it's just about like brushing my teeth. Amazing what time and a lot of support (which I got from SG) will do for a person.

Glad to hear from you!

Susan McCord :-)

Welcome to the forum.

Here you will find caring patients and professionals that care about your health. Sleep apnea can be deadly and with the help and support of this group, I have been able to be 100% compliant and improve my health.

Please feel free to join in the discussions, add a discussion, or just lurk. We are glad you are here.

hi lawanda welcome