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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:59 pm Post subject: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
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(UPPP) for short.
Fudge it all!!
I can't even pronounce the damn word.
But I'm seriously considering it.
In the past year, my snoring has gotten horrid. I wake myself up and God help Steve. He wakes me up all the time.
Looking back over my life there were clues like dozens of wrecks I wrote off as be a distracted driver. (and speeding in some cases)
Daytime sleepiness, that I wrote off for being a night shift worker.
It’s become very bad this year.
It could also explain some of my weight gain.
But as of the last 6 months it's has come to the for front as lack as energy, mental fatigue, general, ill-directed angst, and piss poor sleep patterns.
UPPP is considered one of the most painful surgeries
The up side I’ll be able to give serious deep throat after I’m all healed up.
And could avoid be dependant on a CPAP the rest of my life. _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Off the grid Chaotic Good

Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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You should get checked for sleep apnea as well Gwen. Puts a huge strain on your heart. Have you tried remedies like breathe-rite, mouthguards, etc? _________________ Bane of your existence since July 2006
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl

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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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'Nothing a good long ride won't cure. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Off the grid wrote: | | You should get checked for sleep apnea as well Gwen. Puts a huge strain on your heart. Have you tried remedies like breathe-rite, mouthguards, etc? |
Yeah, I know. I preach it all the time at work.
I'll be making a sleep study appt this week.
I tried taping my mouth shut with paper tape.
Mouth pieces.
And this...
I no longer need Breathe Right strips s/o my septoplasty last year for a severely deviated septum.
Another thing, my Asthma has progressively gotten worse over the past two years. I'm now on Advair, Nasinex, Astlin, Singlair, and albuteral MDI. My pulmonologist is considering adding Conbivent MDI.
I wheeze at some point everyday. Sometimes for hours.
My exercise tolerance is in the toilet. _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | 'Nothing a good long ride won't cure. |
I REALLY wish that were so, _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Off the grid Chaotic Good

Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Have your house checked for mold. I'm serious. Asthma does not just get progressively worse, something is triggering it. _________________ Bane of your existence since July 2006
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Off the grid wrote: | | Have your house checked for mold. I'm serious. Asthma does not just get progressively worse, something is triggering it. |
Thanks, the house is three years old and smells free of mold.
I have super good filters on the AC/Heat ducts.
There is no dampness anywhere in the house or basement.
Keep in mind I lost 10%-25% of my lung volume from my spinal fx in 2007. My AP measurement has increased due to the 50% anterior compression of T6 and T7. _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Jim Site Admin

Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3841 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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Gwen - I think they have less invasive laser surgery now... _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim wrote: | | Gwen - I think they have less invasive laser surgery now... |
I'm hoping so.
FWIW "AP" in this context refers to the distance from the spine and the sternum. The great the distance, the less air movement capisity. _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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mtnroads Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 281 Location: West Linn, OR
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:14 am Post subject: |
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I believe any surgery should be the last resort because they often come with side effects or complications. As an asthmatic I also have had to deal with things that make it worse and I usually find it is environmental - I have a big problem with dust mites, pollen, diesel smoke and ozone from vehicles. Oh yeah - beer and wine not so good either : (
The generally bad air here in Sacramento (7th worst in the country) and the Central Valley is really bad for me but my job is here at the moment so I try to deal with it. I l live on the southwest side where the air is better, workout early in the day in the summer, etc. Yoga helps, a good diet helps, losing weight helps...
When I lived here previously, in the 90's, my symptoms gradually got worse until I moved closer to the coast, to the SF Peninsula where there is much cleaner air. My asthma virtually disappeared for the 10 years I was there. Now back in Sac for 3 years the symptoms are gradually returning, so I am hoping to be out of here by Fall.
Maybe you can look at the environmental factors, your diet, etc, and find a workable solution. Wish you the best Gwen - I have enjoyed all your journals and the contributions to this site.
John _________________ 2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3122 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| Shoganai wrote: | | Off the grid wrote: | | Have your house checked for mold. I'm serious. Asthma does not just get progressively worse, something is triggering it. |
Thanks, the house is three years old and smells free of mold. |
Wasn't about 3-4 yrs ago the time frame that the contaminated "imported sheetrock" was on the market?
I can't precisely remember but I was thinking it was not long after some of the south and eastern hurricanes and floods.
Still wouldn't hurt for a professional inspection if possible.
Do any of your symptoms get better when you leave or worse when you are home. _________________ Ride safe.
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Stoked Steve Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 1402 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:48 am Post subject: |
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We've had a bunch fo the "chinese drywall" cases here.
It's pretty easy to check, go up in the attic and and pull away some insulation from the ceiling and look at the labels on the back of the drywall. I'm sure there are some references on the net about who made what when.
It was '06-'07 when most of that ocured. Due to severe shortages, suppliers imported it from China to meet the demand. _________________ Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin

Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4238 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Gwen,
Sometimes along with the obvious trauma to the spine, rib movement is compromised by resultant joint dysfunction at the rib/vertebra and/or rib/sternum articulations. That can inhibit normal respiration movement of the ribs causing decreased lung functional volume. Something to check into before anyone cuts.
Also as a society many of us slowly become more "scapula breathers", with less rib and diaphragm use.
I see both of these situations in my practice. Maybe you might want to find someone in your area could help with this.
John _________________ John & Cathy
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drikko Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 1966 Location: Brisbane, OZ
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Hopefully none of the shit from China had asbestos in it! It's a big problem down here to say the least. It's a nasty thing to get rid of and f%cks yer lungs up real bad.
BTW Shogs, I bet your dentist drives a new Porsche!!!  _________________ K1100RS '97
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3122 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| drikko wrote: | BTW Shogs, I bet your dentist drives a new Porsche!!!  |
I'm betting that it's not her mouth there. As she is CONSIDERING that procedure.
I would hope that that persons dentist at least drive a BMW with all that gold. _________________ Ride safe.
1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
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Klinker Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 876 Location: SD I-90
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
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| Shoganai wrote: | | ...The up side I’ll be able to give serious deep throat after I’m all healed up... |
Must...
resist...
response...
Heal quickly, dear. _________________ tlp
1994 K1100RS
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Jim Site Admin

Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3841 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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I'm just glad were on page two - so I don't have to see that mouth... _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 2234 Location: Culpeper,VA
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
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| Klinker wrote: | | Shoganai wrote: | | ...The up side I’ll be able to give serious deep throat after I’m all healed up... |
Must...
resist...
response...
Heal quickly, dear. |
Thank you.
Sleep study scheduled the 22nd.
It is just weird to think that strangers will be watching me sleep.
And video taping it. :eek
 _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Ted Site Admin

Joined: 03 Apr 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: Further
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | And video taping it |
Ahhh there are so many ways this thread could proceed from here  _________________
Ted
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Shoganai Biscuit Fluffer

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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Ted wrote: | | Quote: | | And video taping it |
Ahhh there are so many ways this thread could proceed from here  |
I'm scared to death I'll have a wet dream or talk in my sleep, or both at the same time.
Two things I've been known to do.
(OMG! ) _________________ 1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki |
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