Sports Illustrated - August 21, 2009: Sleep apnea is not just for the overweight and out-of-shape anymore. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre recently announced that sleep apnea – not shoulder pain – led to his premature decision to retire from the National Football League last February.
An emotional Favre recounts the restless nights in New York City. “I couldn’t sleep at night, simple as that. How am I supposed to play the game the right way when I can barely get out of bed in the morning?” Favre said.
Just last week, at the urging of Vikings head coach Brad Childress, Favre finally underwent a sleep study – a study which showed alarming results for the future hall-of-fame quarterback.
“Doc’s tellin’ me apnea this, index that…I tell him ‘Doc, I just throw the football.’” Favre registered an apnea-hypopnea index of 37, a high enough reading to diagnose him with obstructive sleep apnea.
The announcement drew immediate support from Favre's fan base. Donald McGillicutty, self-proclaimed world's biggest Favre fan and sleep apnea sufferer, had this to say: "I always knew Brett and I had a lot in common, outside of just good looks." |  |
Favre’s sleep therapist suggested he try continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Since beginning treatment, Favre claims he feels better than ever.
“I haven’t felt this good since the first time I tried on a pair of Wrangler jeans,” Favre said. “My CPAP makes me feel like a man.”
Note: This story is fake. I'm just having fun. Did the CPAP photoshopping myself, credit to Cory Hollenhorst for the Viking edit, and Sports Illustrated for the original Packers magazine cover.
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