Well I started this jouney on December 11, 2011 with my initial visit. I did 3 months of weighins (don't know if that is how you spell that). I completed the requirements of an EKG, Heart MRI, Upper GI, Bloodwork during those 3 months. My surgery was approved by my insurance company the first submission on March 22, 2012. I have a surgery date set for April 30, 2012 at Innova Hospital in San Antonio. Once i got approved my doctor ordered more blood work and another EKG, now my EKG has come back as borderline ECG. Now i have to go see a cardiologist. I hope this doesn't set my surgery date back. Has anyone else had this happen?

Sounds to me like you will need cardiac clearance is all. My dad went through (almost) the same thing. It's mostly a paperwork issue. And of course your surgeon wants to be sure that your heart can handle the surgery. Im thinking you'll just need the clearance from the cardiologist though. Keep your head up and good luck.

This happens more than you think. It could be absolutely nothing, but they are covering their bases. Many times, it really is nothing. The cardiologist may do a stress test and etc and then say your heart is perfect. Even if there is a issue, you can still probably get approved for surgery if there is a treatment plan in place. If you can get in to see the cardiologist quickly, it shouldn't set back your surgery date. I have seen a few people get their surgery dates set back by waiting on cardiology clearance. Just make sure you get in to see the cardiologist ASAP and stay on top of them to send the clearance over to your surgeon immediately.

Thanks for the replies. Have meeting with the Cardiologist tomorrow so I will see how it goes.

This exact thing happened to me. My EKG was abnormal. I saw a cardiologist yesterday and the EKG he did was perfect, said the other one likely came back abnormal because a sticker-thing wasnt kn right. He said I have to do a stress test (tomorrow at 7AM!) and then he'll clear me. I've heard the stress test is a doozie... guess I'll know in about 8 hours! Good luck.