# Help me understand this operation for sleep apnea

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-operation-for-sleep-apnea/765763>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 12, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-operation-for-sleep-apnea/765763 "2016-09-12T16:58:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-operation-for-sleep-apnea/765763/21 "2016-09-14T12:13:52Z")

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When my husband and I were dating, he would never spend the night all night at my house. He said he needed his sleep! After we became engaged, he insisted I go for a sleep study. Best thing I ever did.

Most people will understand. It’s becoming more well known as an issue.

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**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2016, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-operation-for-sleep-apnea/765763/22 "2016-09-14T12:19:39Z")

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I had the septoplasty and also removal of part of my soft palate. I still need the C-PAP. I’d say try the machine and if it solves your issue, skip the surgery.

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**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-this-operation-for-sleep-apnea/765763/23 "2016-09-15T22:23:14Z")

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Had my appointment today and chose not to have the operation. Too many doubts and not enough positive reports/evidence that it would be beneficial. I think the doctor got a little annoyed because I didn’t tell him until after I filled out the questionnaire and stuff, and he still seemed confident that the operation was the best choice. He explained why, but I didn’t hear anything about a “lesion” in his explanation. (I didn’t ask because my German is still kinda shit and he talked fast).

So I’ll probably pursue the CPAP for now and at least get a second opinion on the operation in the process.

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