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Originally Posted by asianthree
When the implant questions came up spouse had a long discussion with 2 colleagues that are pulmonologist, our granddaughter who does sleep studies, and 2 residents who does procedure and a nurse at sleep clinic.
Qualified as a candidate, did extensive research on negative issues, on why there could be failures. So 6 extensive conversations, each with the same in-depth information. Possible implications of implant issues, and some positive real time results, such as no more equipment, hoses masks.
Negative was some have issue with the device because it is located from the back of the throat. Gag reflexes are a problem. The constant buzz they sometimes can wake you. Some patients still end up back on Cpap with the implant, to alleviate some issues.
The fail rate was higher than I expected, plus…
If you have had mastectomy, scar tissues may not allow proper placement of implant.
Spouse was offered the implant and procedure at no cost, and turned it down. With history of gag issues, a mastectomy and the sleep clinic pass fail rate and possible return to Cpap need, it was a hard NO.
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I recently questioned 2 different Pulmonologist on INSPIRE alternative to CPAP and both were not what I would consider positive on the implant. I'm not a fan of CPAP (Noise, dry mouth, comfort, maintenance> believe me I tried a bunch of masks) and wish there was a different simpler alternative. When they didn't recommend it I didn't push the issue. Their opinion could be relative to me and different for you of course. I have a pacemaker and watchman scheduled and one comment was I had enough equipment in my body. If the Dr isn't trying to make more money by doing a procedure on you that good enough for me