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I am officially in the waiting room as of today. My appointments with the Dr are now to be every six months rather than once a year. We talked a bit about what type of valve and which Dr. does the surgery. My heart function is still good and the measurements are pretty similar to last year...

Tom in MO - I do think my machine helps to some degree. I used to wake up during the night feeling like I had been taking tiny, tiny breaths and then taking a big breath in to "catch up" . I only noticed that I needed to be checked for apnea as I was VERY sleepy during training for a new job...

I have it but haven't heard of any correlaton either. I am interested to see what others say.

I am also a patient at Mid-America Cardiology. I see Dr. Mulhern. He is a specialist in Adult Congenital Defects. I wonder if your Dr consulted with him? He is fantastic! I don't necessarily disagree with the seeking another opinion but I don't know where in KC you will find better heart...

Good luck to Laurie on Thursday! I will keep you both in my prayers. I have heard good things about Shands so I am sure you will be in good hands.

By the way, go KU!!! Rock Chalk!! Are you an Alumni ?

Sorry, I finally figured out how to have my tag line on my post. I have Moderate Aortic Stenosis with Bicuspid Valve. I have had this all my life.

I am trying to determine if my inability to exercise is due to my heart of being over weight. Have any of you noticed when you exercise the air you breathe in feels like you are breathing in cold air in the winter, even though it can be summer out? I recently tried to ride a bike and didn't...