So today is my last test before insurance cordinator submits paper. Here is the problem..I've had the flu for two days and today I go see a cardiac Dr for heart clearance. Do you think this will be an issue?

i don't think it will be.. the night befor ei saw my cardiologist i came down with a cold... and it didnt cause a problem at all. i was able to get clearance and everything went well... good luck with everything. im sure ur super excited.

I'm super excited! Thanks for the reply! I just didn't want to reschedule or else it would b a month long to see him. Did u do the stress test?

i did do the stress test.. i was horrible on the treadmill.. my doc said my heart was fine.. i just had a low tolerence for working out.. ( because of the weight of course) but the stress test was fine.. you will be awesome.. make sure to keep me updated..

what r the pre op test ur dr. have u do im not banded just curious

ooo shirley its alot.. heres a list of the ones i had to do

pulmonary consultion

bloodwork

chest xray

ekg, stress, and echo

ugi series

psychologist

nutritionist

sleep apnea

... i had to do a 6 mth plan to be weighed and documented by my pcp...

pre surgical testing ( at the hospital)

clearance ( by my pcpc)

Wow baby cakes that's a lot, who is your insurance? My insurance requires psychological evaluation, heart clearance, medical nessicity letter and clearance from Dr. No 6 month nutrition was required. I have bcbs anthem of Cali, I'm from Michigan

i've got aetna.. they required the 6 mth program.. luckily i was seeing my gyn consistantly before i even had my consultation and those weigh ins counted for my 6 mth plan. so i was able to get everything done in about 4 mths from my consultation... i got all the other tests done and actually had to just wait to be weighed by my pcp for 2 months... it was frustrating to say the least

aetna also required me to document 5 years of failed weight loss attempts. at least one attempt per year... documenting weight lossed or gained and methods i tried..( ie weight watchers.. excercise and healthy eating etc... )

So i went there, I didn't have to do a stress test, primary Dr did a ekg, recently so the cardiologist documented everything Monday will go back to get some kind of xray and i will b cleared..yay

For my stress test it was a fast walk, the point just before running, for about 8 mins. Slow then faster. I had a bunch of wires attached to my chest for monitoring connected to a computer that printed my heart results. I passed with flying colors. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Good luck

thast awesome news lets do this... im so excited for you.