Originally Posted by mschwett

they’re (still) telling me that i have moderate to severe heart failure, significant dilation of both ventricles, and need a heart transplant. they can’t clearly define how much exercise/activity is “too much” and opinions range from “don’t do anything.” to “nobody knows” to “as long as you can hold a conversation while doing it it’s ok.” todays ride was 170w average at 100bpm average. i’m going to hold to that as a max for at least 6 months.

the same docs are also somewhat confused that other than the side effects of meds and major light headedness / shortness of breath during a handful of activities (eg walking up stairs) i seem fine. none of the usual symptoms of heart failure, and i can probably out-cycle all of them, even down 20% from a year ago 🤣