sleep apnea pillar surgery ?

[Kevin T]

Has anyone had this procedure done?
was it helpful?
Painful?
Thanks..

[Joe McManus]

For those not familiar with the procedure, about.com has some info on it here.

Restore Medical offers a breakthrough treatment for sleep-related breathing disorders - the Pillar Procedure. The Pillar Procedure compares favorable with more invasive surgical procedures LAUP (laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty) and UPPP (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.) People may well prefer it to the use of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure,) especially those who find it difficult to sleep wearing the prescribed mask.
In short, this treatment is less invasive, tales only one short visit to the doctor's office and has FDA approval for the treatment of both sleep apnea and snoring. Nearly 80% of patients treated with the Pillar Procedure reported their sleep apnea was reduced.

Patient Testimonials Here.

Personally, surgery would be the last option for me. As opposed to making long lasting lifestyle changes, surgery is like the easy option out. It's usually due to our own choices we got sleep apnea in the first place, IMO we should have the willpower and persistance to undo it too.

[MoutheBreather]

Has anyone had this procedure done?

Not me!

was it helpful?

It better be if you have to pay for it and it alters your body!

Painful?

Wouldn't they do anaestics?

[harryON]

Has anyone had this procedure done?
was it helpful?
Painful?
Thanks..

Yes, I had it. It is not painful. It takes about 15minutes. Bed news is that I wasn't helpful for me.

harryON

Now, I’m thinking about tongue suspension because in my body the tongue is "guilty".