I Spent a Night in a Sleep Study — Here's What Happened!

Visiting a sleep lab can feel like a scary or daunting experience. You’re spending the night away from home, you’re sleeping in a strange bed, and you are connected to a host of wires and electrodes. It’s natural to feel some anxiety. And how well are you ACTUALLY going to sleep?

Tom visited the Overlake Hospital Sleep Lab in Bellevue, Washington to get the scoop on what YOU can expect when you visit a sleep lab. He takes a polysomnography and sits with Overlake’s sleep technician, Donna, to discuss what they are measuring and looking for during your visit.

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0:00 Visiting a Sleep Lab
1:10 Why Visit a Sleep Lab?
1:30 Getting Connected to a Polysomnography
3:00 What Does a Polysomnography Measure?
4:06 Going to Bed
4:40 Watching Tom Sleep
5:30 Scoring Sleep Test Results
6:20 Final Thoughts

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[cgreen]

I got a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 last week, which is FDA-approved to monitor signs possible sleep apnea. For several nights, it has consistently shown that I have moderate to severe sleep apnea. After reading the symptoms of sleep apnea, suddenly it made sense why I'm always exhausted in the morning, mild depression, and need to take a nap daily. After watching your video, I requested from my doctor a sleep study. Thanks!

[RobertasArtisticAdventures]

This was a very accurate and comprehensive description of the sleep study I just did last night. Thank you!

[SusieODonnell-ld]

I did this kind of study about five years ago and I was traumatized! I wasn’t allowed to sleep on my side, the bed was too hard, and the pain on my hips and back kept me from sleeping. When I went to get the results from the sleep doctor, he said that I had sleep apnea, but I told him that the results would be skewed because of my extreme discomfort. He swore that the data were correct. When he said that I'd need to schedule the second part to the test, requiring the same procedure basically, I literally cried. But I went; same thing happened. But I went with what the doctor said and got the CPAP machine. I actually liked the air coming from the mask, but the mask always fell off. After a few months, I gave up on it. I haven’t had any problems after I went through all that torture. It looks like some of the procedure has changed. It might be better now, but it was a horror then!

[kathyverrelli]

I sleep walk also, so they would probably have to stop me before dragging their equipment and wires with me.

[SweetBabyNieca_]

I have terrible nightmares and a history of seizures if I get too stressed.
I wish I had a room that nice, but it was pretty barren. The bed was small, there was a bathroom just in case, and they told me to literally deprive myself of sleep. I had a friend stay with me to make sure I wouldn't nod off, even though I kept dozing while the wires were put on my head.
I slept for about 2 hours and thankfully nothing abnormal came up, but I still wish I had a better experience. What can ya do, though.
The nurses were very nice, I can say that.

[fairbanksfundamentals]

Thank you for this comprehensive sleep review. I have a sleep study tonight, and now I'm not so apprehensive.

[lex]

I just had my study done last night was hooked up just like you exactly. But my experience was awful and I hated every damn minute of it. First ma and the lab technician didn’t hit it off . They put a mask over me . The air flow was ok but I hated the thick rubber mask over my mouth and nose. And when I to get up and go to the bathroom it was a nightmare with all the wires and electrodes hooked up to me. I will never do it again.

[marez]

I have a sleep study tonight. Not really looking forward to not getting any sleep in a strange environment when I can barely sleep in my own bed, but I’m willing to try almost anything at this point. Thanks for the video.

[SV-lwjo]

This will be fun going to the bathroom.

[MomLucky]

Yep! This is pretty much how it goes. Thanks for sharing!

[howzerqwerty]

I would like to try it because i always sleep terribly. But i could not have all those wires hooked up to me because i move around so much. To the point that i have to remake the bed 2-3 times a night because everything is kicked off the bed, even the fitted sheets. Although it would be good to find out why i sleep this way, and maybe be able to wake up rested and not exhausted every morning.

[chukstimnnodim]

Where is the lab located? Treatment cost how much?

[christina_cl]

Thank you for this video! Now I have a better idea of what my sleep study will be like.
I was worried that I would be forced to sleep on my back due to all the wires (I'm a side sleeper), but it looks like you are able to move from side to side.

[carolwilliams]

I could never do this. Have to be in my own bed

[dannywaggoner]

I asked what happens if you just don't fall asleep? Do they give you a sleep aid? I have stayed awake all night many times. I also sleep in a recliner, and if there is no recliner, I know I won't fall asleep. Does anyone simply NOT fall asleep?

[Zayday]

Is there any videos on sleep study analysis with people who live in quiet environment vs apartments or houses that live next to the road ??

[beastmodegames.]

It's accurate but how many pepole get help with insomnia struggling to fall asleep with this ?

[jonaskarlsson]

what kind of sleep disorders do you need to get to do this? It takes 3+ hours for me to fall asleep and sometimes it feels like I didn't sleep at all but got nothing like this.

They came back to you 5am? I would probably never be asleep by then

[jamielewis]

I have one coming up soon .. if i can’t sleep on my side and gotta have all these wires it’s gonna be a huge nope

[ButterflyyBeautiee]

I’m here and I know for a fact I’m not gonna sleep. I can’t even sleep in a hotel room lol… I would like to do this at home if I could.