I will be having jaw surgery in April 2024 to address my sleep apnea issue. I am currently utilizing a CPAP machine as my sleep apnea is of moderate severity.
Given the significance of rest during the recovery process of limb lengthening and the potential impact of sleep apnea and poor sleep on bone mineral density, I am curious if anyone has undergone limb lengthening while dealing with sleep apnea and how their recovery journey unfolded. Many individuals may have sleep apnea without being aware of it.
I am pondering whether my current use of CPAP could affect my bone formation despite being on this treatment. I plan to discuss this concern with the surgeon.
It should not have a significant impact, considering that jaw surgery involves multiple osteotomies to reposition the bone and stimulate new bone growth to fill the gaps. There exists a form of jaw surgery for treating sleep apnea that employs distraction osteogenesis on the jaw, following the same principle as limb lengthening, where the patient essentially distracts their jaw themselves.
In regards to sleep. Prior to surgery, I did not experience any sleep problems. However, following the operation and due to the medications, I had to urinate frequently. As I gradually reduced the medications, my sleep patterns have returned to how they were before the operation.
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