Just went for my cardiac clearance this morning - I'm 28 years old, I have no issues, ekg is totally normal, I had surgery 3 years ago at almost 30 pounds heavier with no issues, my bp was 109/80, I have been exercising regularly, cardiologist said everything looks fine to him, BUT he wants to do an echocardiogram and stress test, just because of family history. I now have to wait another TWO WEEKS until they could even schedule them.

Have my 3rd and final visit with the NUT this afternoon, have lost almost 9% (only had to do 5%) - everything else was in place and I was planning to be able to submit after today. I'm just irked that he said everything looks just fine, but is still making me do more tests. This is now another few weeks that I will have to wait, plus more co-pays to pay.

Sorry for the rant... I'm just upset = (

did you speak to your surgeon about weather this is necessary or just a want. He may not be comfortable doing the surgery without these tests or he may say that its not required. The biggest thing is the prior hx. With a massive MI and death at such a young age i will almost bet he is wondering if there is a genetic defect. This would not be seen on an EKG. The dangers of surgery could go thru the room if you have a defect as surgery can be taxing on the body. =(. I'm really sorry you have another set back. Hang in there and be positive though i know its hard.

Your on a role thanks wonderful job in losing 9%

Thanks - did speak with the surgeon's office, and they said even though things look fine, the cardiologist probably just wants to cover all the bases, what with the family history. On the upside, I have EVERYTHING else done, was able to schedule my surgical consult, and the surgeon was not available until August 2nd anyway... so having to do the other cardiac tests isn't holding me up much at all anyway, lol.

Get to schedule at the surgical consult... I'll probably be on a Wednesday... could be as early as the 15th!! If not though, then I'll have to wait until the 29th, because of work =P

Thanks - did speak with the surgeon's office' date=' and they said even though things look fine, the cardiologist probably just wants to cover all the bases, what with the family history. On the upside, I have EVERYTHING else done, was able to schedule my surgical consult, and the surgeon was not available until August 2nd anyway... so having to do the other cardiac tests isn't holding me up much at all anyway, lol.

Get to schedule at the surgical consult... I'll probably be on a Wednesday... could be as early as the 15th!! If not though, then I'll have to wait until the 29th, because of work =P[/quote']

See how that worked out! It's almost over and I am excited for you.