As part of my clearances I had to have a stress test done. Has anyone had this done? What should I expect? The cardiologist mentioned that I would be on a treadmill and that the speed would progress and I would have to run for 9 minuets if I can. I told her I would give it my best shot.

I had one a couple of years ago unrelated to WLS.

They actually stopped the treadmill test after a short time as my heart rate went up too fast.

Ended up having a Lexiscan about a week later as a subsitute where they take pics (MRI-like) then inject you with something that replicates walking on a treadmill (speeds up your heart) and then take more pics.

Hope you can just do the treadmill test!

They are just trying to get your heart rate up. I went 10 minutes and was fine. you will do just fine

I only made it 6 mins but they just make you walk and increase speed and incline to make sure your heart can handle surgery. It's nothing worry about. You should wear a sports bra though

I've had it done 2 times and its about 10mins they have a bunch of wires attached to you and there checking ur heart and your bp the whole time do the best u can !!! I did ok he stopped me @ 10mins u work up a sweat wear a sports bra and a comfy sneakers and clothes

I had to have one for surgery. It is as everyone else describes. I did a lot of huffing and puffing :-) .