Okay, thanks for the info and laughs. Now I don't feel so dumb anymore. Think I might study here a couple more weeks then hang out my shingle.

Ed

I've seen lots of references to "sleep doctors" here, but I have not seen a reference to what their medical specialty is. I know about cardiologists, electro physiologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, etc. So where does a sleep doctor fit in to this. Sorry to be so dumb.
Ed

Well, I'll be damned. Yet something else to consider. Bit of background: I've had open heart surgery where they opened up my sternum. Initial effort to close me back up -- using wire to reconnect the separated sternum -- failed. So, in early March I had a second surgery where they pulled a pectoral ...

Now I know why Echo warned me on another thread to be careful reading here lest I laugh so hard my stitches break. Thanks Echo for all your help.

Ed

Mars - Thought your suggestion made sense, so I registered today. Have not found a place yet to put in details such as machine type etc. Sure it's here somewhere as I see it on most posts. Actually, had planned to wait to register until I do a sleep test. Assume it will show sleep apnea, and I will ...