Anybody else who has OSA?
Who cares where this is sent from?
Iflyacrj; said:Who cares where this is sent from?
Counterpoint to the surgery or lose weight comment above, CPAP is the gold standard for treatment of OSA, and the only one recognized by the FAA.
Tongue ablation is said to hurt like hell and effectiveness is not that high. Weight, while a factor, can be a minor factor. It doesn't change my symptoms from my lightest (BMI of 24) to my heaviest (BMI of 32).
Welcome aboard, Captain.I changed that signature. Not sure why it showed up.
I do have OSA and possess an SI. I use a CPAP and feel better than I ever did. I fly Part 121 for a regional carrier. I'm not obese. Just born with a slightly large tongue and small airway.
Unfortunately undiagnosed, has damn adverse affect on my career.
Welcome aboard, Captain.
I don't fit the profile either and probably had OSA for many, many years before finally getting diagnosed and getting it taken care of.
Thanks
But believe it or not, I'm not a captain. My airline downgraded me due to poor performance which is when I found out it was caused by OSA. But my CP doesn't believe OSA caused my poor performance
Pretty sad
One year. It took a while to get my waiver for the SI. I returned from medical leave in early October. Got caught in the government shut down
Yeah - it's not easy to change a reputation.There's a history of struggles but now I know why. If I knew how to overcome this, I would have done so already