As part of all my required pre-op testing I have to take a stress test. I'm a nervous wreak & haven't been able to sleep. The test is Thursday.... Has anyone else done this test? If so any tips?

Well, for me, the stress test was probably the toughest. It wasn't impossible, but it was tough. If it were easy, I wouldn't need VSG, right?

I can only tell you what I experienced. My doc had the bicycle. I was really hoping for the treadmill since I've been walking on a treadmill already for quite some time. Bicycles are not my friend. I pushed and pushed and pushed myself to get through it. I was GLAD it was over. I think I might have even cursed a word or two when I got off the bike.

Just remember it's one test out of many. YOU CAN DO IT! I'll be thinking of you and saying a few prayers that your anxieties will subside. Try going into it with a positive attitude knowing that you will be having surgery soon.

Good luck!

mine was done on bicycle pedals while I was laying down! weird... there was some heavy breathing toward the end but it wasn't too bad. I've been through a lot worse tests than that on!

Thanks all! I'm hoping for a bike I hate the treadmill...