Guys, I am already "burned" with my Cardiac clearance appointment because instead of one appointment I need 3 they said I need to have the nuclear stress test and follow up after that. and I am afraid that it will postpone my surgery. ( only because follow up visits need to be done 3 weeks after the test)

Please tell me what to expect from Pulmonary clearance? what test need to be done? what are they checking? I just think it is better be prepare then sorry.

Guys, does any of you had it done?

what should I expect?

My pulmonary test was just breathing into a mouth piece very quick and easy. I also wore a pulse ox over night. It sounds like yours is quite a bit different. Sorry i couldn't be more help.

Thank you.

I don't know what would be my test, but I really don't want to end up with some additional test in another week or so....

I have to have a pulmonary clearance. I sure am hoping they only do the breath test. I've had them twice before and they did not let me get "ready". I did well, but the rotten headache afterwards was yukkkk.

The only pulmonary clearance I had to do was 2 chest x-rays and finding my pre-surgery lung capacity with an incentive spirometer so they'd have a goal for post-op.

Mine was realy simple they cked my breathing and he said I was good to go got my clearence in my hand when I left the harder psrt was the cardiac clearance I had todo a stress test echo then a followw up I called around first so that I could get it done allow the same day I had to go 2moro days in a row 3pm weeks is a long time to wait

the harder psrt was the cardiac clearance I had todo a stress test echo then a followw up I called around first so that I could get it done allow the same day I had to go 2moro days in a row 3pm weeks is a long time to wait

this is exactly what I end up with for Cardiac clearance as well. need to go to stress test on Monday and follow up in another 2 weeks. HATE IT>>>> So I am scared about having the same with Pulmonary...

No u will be fine I have asthma and I still got a clearance the same day just have faith I just think of the delays as ok even those I want this so bad it wasnt ment just yet maybe I would of have complications u know u just have to make it positive ive been on this journey since january and the just sent my papers today so my fingers are crossed good luck

Dominique, good luck with approval. my coordinator told me that they will send the paper to insurance a bit later closer to the surgery no idea WHY WHY WHY...

ok, Hope my pulmonary clearance would be fine as well as my stress test on Monday....

Who (guessing surgeon) and what (prior conditions) determine if we need cardiac or pulmonary clearance for surgery? I know this will be different per surgeon and person. What has your experience told you?

The nurse practitioner didn't say anything about this. I am worried about my lungs. I have asthma and had a bad case of pneumonia( from a breathing tube) that the lining of my lungs is damaged.

Best,

Sannah

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I have my pulmonary September 12th so I'm wondering too- hopefully it will be smoothe for both of us! I was told I need this because I was diagnosed with sleep apnea after my sleep study, and I also have asthma. I don't think they usually send everyone for it unless you have a history of breathing issues.

Who (guessing surgeon) and what (prior conditions) determine if we need cardiac or pulmonary clearance for surgery? I know this will be different per surgeon and person. What has your experience told you?

The nurse practitioner didn't say anything about this. I am worried about my lungs. I have asthma and had a bad case of pneumonia( from a breathing tube) that the lining of my lungs is damaged.

Best,

Sannah

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I would ask your surgeon about that. because I was told right away that I need both but first time I understand that it need to be done 30 days before surgery and wait with appointments but it end up that there is no 30 days restrictions for me, So I am just sorry that I didn't book them earlier. because all specialists booked up for 2 months.

SO my advice, call your doctor and ask and try to book the appointment as soon as possible especially if your surgery is near by...

I would ask your surgeon about that. because I was told right away that I need both but first time I understand that it need to be done 30 days before surgery and wait with appointments but it end up that there is no 30 days restrictions for me' date=' So I am just sorry that I didn't book them earlier. because all specialists booked up for 2 months.

SO my advice, call your doctor and ask and try to book the appointment as soon as possible especially if your surgery is near by...[/quote']

Thank you do much!! Good to know this in advance!! I appreciate your feedback!! So helpfu to know!!!

Best,

Sannah

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It will go great good luck tue

Im having my pulmonary function test and the stress test on Monday. I will follow up with how it goes. BTW...im having the sleep study consult the same day....should be fun