Fwd: [Dixielandjazz] Re: falling asleep on the job (not OT)

[David Richoux]

Rob was sending this to the list and missed...

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Robert Reck <reckeuph at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: February 21, 2006 9:07:45 PM PST
> To: David Richoux <tubaman at tubatoast.com>
> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Re: falling asleep on the job (not OT)
>
> Dave Speaks Truth!  I was diagnosed with sleep apnea by a local  
> allergist who also happens to be equally at home playing in the  
> local Klezmer band or traditional jazz. (Just a stab at staying on  
> topic.)
>
> I had gotten to the point that I was falling asleep while on my  
> feet at work.  One of the symptoms of sleep apnea is an  
> increasingly grouchy demeanor, much like the sleepy tuba player who  
> had the audacity to file a complain with the union.
>
> The CPAP machine is not the most fun invention in the world, but my  
> playing, arranging, and composing have all improved.  It is really  
> difficult to focus on what the band is playing when you are just  
> about to fall asleep at the time.
>
> And you take your life into your own hands whenever you drive, even  
> if you haven't had any adult beverages.
>
> If you are falling asleep all the time and you snore.... Get it  
> checked out....
>
> <Getting down from soap box>
>
> Rob
>
> David Richoux <tubaman at tubatoast.com> wrote:
> One thing I have learned about being tired and dropping off to sleep
> in inappropriate circumstances - especially if you are a bit
> overweight and/or snore a lot - is to get a sleep test for Apnea!
>
> <SNIP>
>
> Rob Reck
> reckeuph at sbcglobal.net
> http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/robreck