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Pulmonary Clearance What To Expect?

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scorpion509    107

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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.

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scorpion509    107

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Guys, does any of you had it done?

what should I expect?

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change4life2012    50

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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.

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scorpion509    107

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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....

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joyful noise    101

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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.

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Izuri    428

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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.

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Dominique1988    2

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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

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scorpion509    107

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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...

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Dominique1988    2

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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

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scorpion509    107

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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....

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Sannah    258

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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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Fallenangel2904    494

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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.

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scorpion509    107

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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...

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Sannah    258

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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' 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!!!

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Sannah

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Dominique1988    2

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It will go great good luck tue

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