As I get older, living a more healthier life has become more of a priority especially given my family history along with my wife’s recent health issues.

There was a time I wouldn’t go to the doctor unless I was really sick. I put off going to the eye doctor and the dentist too. Who loves going to the doctor? I certainly don’t but I would also like to make it past 60. Sadly my paternal grandfather, father, and uncle passed away around 60 years old. I’m 12 years away from that milestone.

One other health related issue I’ve put off is taking a sleep test. My wife for many, many, many years has said that I need to get one done because I snored. I was in denial and tried doing different things to improve my snoring. I bought Breathe Right strips, different pillows, and even fell for a product that idiot Joe Rogan was a sponsor of ZQuiet mouthguard.

None of that worked. Over the past several weeks, I have not had a good day of sleep. Honestly, I can’t even remember the last time I got a good day’s worth of sleep.

My wife recently did a at home sleep test and got a CPAP machine. I finally got my head out of my butt and decided to do a at home sleep test too. I failed miserably. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea.

Last night into the morning, I had to do a overnight sleep test at the sleeping center so that I could be fitted with a mask that would cover my nose and mouth. My wife got one that just covers her nose.

I was dreading the overnight sleep test because it wasn’t my bed, I was sleeping in a strange place, and I didn’t have my cats with me. Basically I was missing the comforts of home.

As my wife likes to remind me numerous times, she was in the hospital for 5 days with our two kids and in the hospital for almost a month after her heart surgery. I’m only doing one day. Ok, ok, no more complaining from me.

As I got to the sleeping center, I was quickly connected to a bunch of wires and fitted with the mask. However, I forgot to take my night time meds which I routinely take. Trying to go to sleep without the meds, connected to a bunch of wires, and plastic mask attached to your face made it hard to fall asleep.

I was able to get to sleep but the technicians kept coming in because my mask was leaking air and had to be adjusted. I ended up having to switch to a different mask.

I probably got about 3 to 4 hours of sleep but I don’t feel exhausted or drained like I have been the past few weeks or months. I should have done this sleep test sooner.

The hard part now is waiting for the CPAP machine to arrive which I guestimate will be 2 weeks. I’m wishing I could get it sooner to get some good quality sleep. On well, I’ve done with this for years, what’s another few weeks.

If you’re hesitant about the sleep study, I definitely recommend it especially if you are having problems sleeping. It’s never too late to improve your health.