Posted on 05/22/2006 8:32:11 AM PDT by blessu
I need advice -- does anyone know about surgery to cure snoring? Have you had it, or do you know anyone who has had it? I've exhausted all other non-surgical possibilities (nasal strips, C-PAP oxygen masks, different mattresses, sleep positions, etc.) and nothing works for me, so I am considering surgery. The procedure is called "uvulopalatalpharyngoplasty." If you know anything about it, I'd appreciate hearing from you. In essence, I'm trying to find out: "Does this surgery work?"
the only thing that works is a knee in the back from my wife, so I turn over on my belly.
Sow a tennis ball in your p-jays right between the shoulder blades. That'll keep you off your back, but if you snore while lying on your side... I don't have a clue.
You've seen a doctor and been told this is the only fix? Did they eliminate a deviated septum or other nasal problems? One common cause of snoring and sleep apnea is being overweight, if you are overweight losing some weight might fix it, plus having additional benefits.
getting tonsils removed can cure snoring!
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty sounds like a nasty thing.
I had somnoplasty done about 5 years ago. It basically involves sticking a probe into the soft tissue in the back of the throat. It heats up some of the tissue and scars it. Over a couple weeks, the scarring causes the tissue to tighten a little, but it's enough to stop the snoring.
Check it out here: www.somnoplasty.com
My wife can't say enough about the procedure.
Sow = sew
Here's what workes for my husband, he lost weight, and I was able to sleep again at night. His snoring had gotten to the point where at tug at his pillow no longer worked and sleeping on the sofa was not very comfortable for me.
Alcohol, being overweight, and exhaustion will exacerbate your snoring.
oops, workes=worked
I have heard the procedure works well. I think it is the one where an otolaryngologist does it under local ansesthesia, and inserts some flexible plastic things into the back of your palate using a little thing that slides them in. I have heard it is pretty easy, and works well.
oh great...let's hope mine didn't grow back....
There is a thing on the market that is an elastic band that helps keep the mouth closed. Also putting a nose strip on helps.
Dr. we saw about that said only about half the people got enough relief with that procedure. Hubby decided to stick with the CPAP - I don't think the dr. thought he was a good candidate for the procedure.
Nights when he's not there, I have trouble sleeping without that cpap sound...
Had it done a year ago and wish I had done it ten years ago. A bit of pain (like a really sore throat when you swallow) that went away in two days, then took it easy for about a week. My wife loves it and so do I. I would sometimes snore so loud it would wake me up, and that really did the trick. Good luck, it's worth it.
Was it covered by your insurance?
not at all. Cost was around 4300.00
oh no, you had yours removed and still snoring? Not good! Are you seeing a ENT? They have all sorts of new things to stop snoring now.
1. Lose weight. Even losing 10 pounds can make some difference, but losing all your excess weight will work wonders. My hubby was NOT overweight, but he lost a few pounds and it made a lot of difference.
2. Cut out alcohol (not an issue for him)
3. Sleep on your side (try one of those long, body hugger pillows)
4. Keep your nasal passages clear so you are less likely to breath through your mouth (use saline nasal spray before bedtime)
As a full disclosure, I really didn't mind the snoring, it was the sleep apnea he had that frightened me, and that problem has been resolved as well. He doesn't need the mask anymore. Good luck to you!
can I PLEASE just have one thing left to irritate the snot out of my wife ?
C-PAP's for sleep apnea, isn't it? Have you consulted a sleep specialist? If not, might be worth a try.
""""can I PLEASE just have one thing left to irritate the snot out of my wife ?""""
A hearty luch of bean burritos should do the trick for you. Works for me. It will also take her mind off the snoring.
uvulopalatalpharyngoplasty?
Never have any procedure done that wont fit on a Scrabble board.
Nope
ok, so obviously it can't for some, but my ENT says it can for me, or at least help with my snoring. I just figured it can help with other's.
Is there a feedback device that will wake you, nudge you, mildly shock you, when you snore? Other than a wife? People learn early not to pee in bed, why not learn not to snore?
VS has mostly learned to sleep on his side - but it's taken me twenty years :)
Mrs VS
Have you tried BiPAP?
BiPAP "delivers CPAP but also senses when an inspiratory effort is being made and delivers a higher pressure during inspiration"
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