HCM-ers: Introduce yourself or just say hi

Thank you everyone for your comments. I really appreciate your stories and experiences with this decease.
It is much easier to make a decision being prepared. I have already read a lot of posts on this subject but still feel hungry for more. I am from Illinois and my current symptom progressing makes me thinking how to arrange the appointment with Mayo.
Should I ask my local cardiologist for referral or I can do it on my own? What are the prons and cons for both?
What is an approximate wait time from scheduling until appointment? As I understand I need to see the Mayo's cardiologist first & go through some tests. If he recommends myectomy can I choose a surgeon?

Thank you Colleen foe invitation. Hello everyone! Glad that was fortunate to find this group.
Hope to educate myself with your help and contribute with my story.
I am 52 male, who was diagnosed with HOCM 1 years ago. Frankly playing back my last 10 years can tell that gradually was loosing energy and developing HCM related symptoms like SOB, chest pain dizziness. At the beginning of this period I was able walking for 2 hours at 4.2mph (maybe longer), now 20 minutes of uninterrupted walk for relax and breath taking for 20 minutes at 3.3mph is considered as not bad. After Dx tried different Beta- and Calcium channel blockers. Very refractive to both, especially to the latter one. Now taking small dose metropolol (12.5mg). Looking for possibility of symptoms alleviation at Myo, since learn many good things about the Clinic's Drs and Surgeons at Lisa Salberg's HCMA site and Cynthia's blogs.

Thank you Colleen foe invitation. Hello everyone! Glad that was fortunate to find this group.
Hope to educate myself with your help and contribute with my story.
I am 52 male, who was diagnosed with HOCM 1 years ago. Frankly playing back my last 10 years can tell that gradually was loosing energy and developing HCM related symptoms like SOB, chest pain dizziness. At the beginning of this period I was able walking for 2 hours at 4.2mph (maybe longer), now 20 minutes of uninterrupted walk for relax and breath taking for 20 minutes at 3.3mph is considered as not bad. After Dx tried different Beta- and Calcium channel blockers. Very refractive to both, especially to the latter one. Now taking small dose metropolol (12.5mg). Looking for possibility of symptoms alleviation at Myo, since learn many good things about the Clinic's Drs and Surgeons at Lisa Salberg's HCMA site and Cynthia's blogs.

Hello @vialox,

We're so glad to have you here; If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, please call one of our appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

In the meantime, I hope @cynaburst @lynnkay1956 @PatMattos @Sensation @ronaldpetrovich @rmcmillan @lepadelford @catiemorris @wandikarnadi @barbararickard @FrancineFafard @lisa7 @lucindag @23273333 @predictable @li @margie11 @fishinglady @uptodate68 @wandikarnadi @lisa7 @Komalin
@quinn @mistymopps3 @bibi12 @woodywood @lisab62 @debcrawford @lamborama @pbo2016 @mummy12 @mbcube will return with some information for you.

I also wonder if @murryone, @mikefox909, @slavinray, @hopeful33250, @mthomasb have any insights for you with regard to metropolol?

Hi,
I'm Melissa and started out with HOCM with atrial fibrillation. I was cardioverted a few times and then had an Alcohol Ablation which did get rid of the obstruction but 2 years later it's back. I am going to try it again. They say it happened because I have been taking strong medicines for 30 years. I had 3 kidney transplants. I just wanted to say hello and learn from you. Thank you!