Karen W.
Inspire patient since July 2018
Age Range
45-60
BMI
28
State
CA
“With Inspire I’m living my life instead of just surviving.”
Hi! My name is Karen and I live in Gilroy, California. I received my Inspire® implant in July of 2018. Before Inspire, I was diagnosed with a mild cognitive impairment and I had to take a pill every day to stay awake. I had nasal turbinate reduction and used CPAP and BiPAP for two years but was not getting symptom relief. After Inspire, my sleep apnea is being treated successfully and I have a new appreciation for life. I don’t fall asleep unintentionally during the day and I’m back to working full time and living life to the fullest!
Interests:
I’m interested in plant based nutrition and enjoy Zentangle which is a meditative art. In the spring of 2020, I became a certified Zentangle teacher. I would have never been able to do this before Inspire.
Why I chose Inspire therapy to treat my sleep apnea:
I was not getting better using CPAP or BiPAP. My mild cognitive impairment was making it difficult to function both at work and in my personal life.
Why am I a patient ambassador?
I have experienced such symptom relief with my Inspire implant that I feel compelled to share my experience with others. I hope that by sharing my story I can give others with sleep apnea hope.
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