[Big Ed]

I have sleep apnea, a pretty bad case of it actually.

Always snored so loud, never thought anything of it. Wife said I stop breathing in my sleep, I said bull$hit, no way I wouldn't wake up.

About a year ago I started feeling like crap -- sort of lightheaded all the time. Went to the doc thinking low blood sugar or something. When blood chemistry came back OK, he ordered the sleep study, where I was diagnosed.

The CPAP machine took about 2 weeks for me to get used to. Now it's no big deal at all. After I got used to it, I couldn't believe how good I felt in the morning...I had no idea how bad it was. I feel like a new man.

If you think you may have this disorder, get yourself tested. You'll be amazed at the difference.

BTW...if you are in the market for life or disability insurance, get it before you are diagnosed. I was unable to get a DI policy (they actually did offer me a policy but the terms were abysmal) this year. Underwriter told my agent that it was the sleep apnea that made me borderline uninsurable. Strange, considering it is effectively treated....