Been feeling very rundown the last week or so owing quite a bit to the congestion I seem to be fighting in my sinus. Over the weekend I tried to sleep as much as possible but I ate like crap and felt the worse for it.
This morning I had my follow-up with my sleep doctor regarding my sleep study from back in August. Turns out part of my problem is that my pressure is lower than I need it to be which could be the reason I have so little and short deep sleep cycles through the night - at least according to Azumio's Sleep Time app. (My doc's verdict on the app? Nice. Not great. May be of use. Which I believe is to be expected from a sleep professional.)
Anywho, my doc is all the way out in Manayunk which is not that far but in terms of getting there from here (Center City) I either had to take a train (stops are at either side of Manayunk and the doctor's office is in the middle) or a bus (slow-slow-slow.) I decided to bike out instead.
There was a nice headwind on the ride out. I got there right on time, scarfed a quick bagel I had picked up downtown and went in for the appointment. O2 level was great, natch. Blood pressure was high, but I hadn't taken my meds and was only off the bike 10 minutes at that point.
Got my results from the study. Doc is going to find out if I'm eligible for a new machine. If so, I'll tweak the old one and use that for travel.
The ride back was uneventful albeit beautiful.
Anyway, been a good couple of days. When I weighed myself earlier in the week I was at an all time high. Most of that was likely due to fluid retention from not sleeping well plus fighting a cold. In a few days I've shed about 10# which is almost definitely all water weight. But I like the feeling of momentum and having gone mostly vegan this week, coupled with walking in to the office and cutting back on smoking - I have to admit to feeling pretty good.
Can't wait to see the effects of the increase in BiPAP pressure.
Sounds like some excellent developments.
ReplyDeleteStop smoking!
I really should. I could save money!
DeleteFewer cigarettes == more money for airfare.
DeleteOr at least money for the airfare you're already buying...
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