My husband had a sleep test done... ugh, the military man... they told him it wasn't bad and that he didn't need a cpap... well of course it isn't bad if he didn't fall asleep! Finally after getting out of the military we went to civilian docs and they out him on one right away! I'm so thankful! I hadn't slept in like 5 or 6 years hahaha.
Sleep deprivation is no joke either! It took almost three months to get my new machine which is a terribly long time when you have used one for 18 years. My machine broke and there is no fast track. Glad your husband kept pursuing this, his health and yours were in danger.
THREE MONTHS?! That is completely unacceptable! Especially if you've got a severe case! Wow!
The sleep has been so much better since the machine! You're right, sleep does play a vital role in our overall health and recovery!