West Coast Sleep Solutions saved my life!!! I could not be more grateful to Dr. Anisso and team…read more..
After being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) earlier this year, I became depressed at the notion of a lifetime of CPAP dependency. A very good friend of mine died from lung complications made far worse by his CPAP dependency, he was 39 years old. As that terrible experience really hit home with me and as I'm in my early 40's with a beautiful Wife and Children, I knew I had to address this eventual lethal condition and own it (IT WILL eventually take your life or your memory, please don't fool yourself and get treated). After scouring the numerous OSA therapies on the market, it became immediately obvious that the most palatable (no pun intended) and safe therapy was mandibular repositioning.
My Mother had heard a radio spot about West Coast Sleep Solutions and recommended I give them a call (you don't argue with Italian mothers ;). When I first contacted West Coast Sleep Solutions, I was greeted by Glenda (Office Manager), Glenda immediately impressed me with her willingness to actually listen to my case and answer all of my questions that she could (and I ask A LOT of questions :). She then quickly and expertly navigated me to Dr. Omer Anisso.
After my consultation with Dr. Anisso, I knew I had chosen the correct dental sleep clinic and physician to address my VERY SEVERE sleep apnea (AHI 77 on my back!! - AHI of 27 overall or moderate OSA). In my particular line of work, I have to be razor sharp all of the time and the effects of OSA were taking a remarkable toll against the standards I hold myself to.
First and foremost Dr. Anisso made me feel comfortable. Next he expertly answered all of my questions. Remarkably, like Glenda, I noticed he was really willing to listen to me and spend time with me. I have never once felt rushed, pushed, or unattended.
Once Dr. Anisso and I determined a treatment plan, he wasted no time and went to work. He meticulously photographed my airway (X-RAY) and took precise measurements of my mouth. Next he took very careful impressions of my teeth (I have found this is critical to getting a mandibular repositioning device [MRD]) all the while making me feel comfortable.
After a few weeks, I was fitted with my high tech ResMed Narval CC MRD. Dr. Anisso took lots of time to explain the process of titration and what steps were needed to achieve maximum comfort and efficacy. Again, he never made me felt rushed or hurried, was always pleasant and smiling (great sense of humor), and always made me feel welcome. After a few adjustments over a month's time, I achieved the "Sweet Spot", a term Dr. Anisso uses to describe the perfect setting of an MRD for each patient whereby the patient achieves maximum efficacy with maximum comfort (tolerability).
Not only did my AHI effectively drop down under 10 on my side's, my O2 saturation (arguably the most important stat) improved substantially to an average of 90% or higher. That number is made more impressive as it was measured while accounting for me sleeping on my back and sides collectively whereby my AHI is worsened substantially on my back. I believe my O2 sat is even better than 90% when only sleeping on my sides. To help with this, Dr. Anisso recommended the combined therapy of the MRD and positional sleep therapy by way of a cheap and effective product known as the 'SlumberBUMP' (combined the results are amazing).
In closing, Dr. Anisso treated my OSA and scientifically measured the results to eliminate subjectivity and to tune my treatment for maximum benefit. My snoring is gone, I don't yawn in the morning at all (not until night time as normal), I am sharp again, alert, and my energy is excellent. It's just a night and day difference. Heart palps are gone too.
In the end, I judge people on what they do, not what they say, and Dr. Anisso and team are the real deal.
I couldn't be happier recommending West Coast Sleep Solutions to people to treat their OSA and/or snoring.
There is hope, you don't need a CPAP if you don't want one.
Sincerely,
Tom L