June 2008 Update: Well, it took several months, but I've finally gotten used to sleeping with my new little gizmo (and the dog is totally used to it now, too).  I also have a new boyfriend who makes fun of it, but after he heard my snoring one night he is very encouraging and supportive (apparently I sound like a 300 pound male truck driver, wh…[more]

February 2008 I had my high blood pressure taken several times (dentist's office, health fair at work, doctor's office) and it was consistently high - around 140/90.  I finally bought a blood pressure cuff because I wanted to see if it was consistently at home.  Yep - I had high BP.   Went to see my primary care doctor and h…[more]