Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay?

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I didn't have an abnormal EKG, in fact I passed my bicycle stress test... etc. and they STILL asked me to see a cardiologist. I had to retake a stress test but it had to be a nuclear stress test with images. I think it's common, and you should be fine. It's better to find out if you have any heart problems before surgery anyway so you can be sure to make it through surgery and enjoy a wonderful life afterwards.

@@Havasumoma It's not unsual - don't panic. It may just mean you'll need to do a stress test.

I had an abnormal EKG, I was referred to a Cardio. I had a stress and ultrasound. The Doc diagnosed a "silent" heart attack. He couldn't pinpoint when though. But he cleared me for surgery. I am 58 4'11 and weigh 300 pounds. I really need this surgery. I am waiting for approval as I write this. I wouldn't worry till there's someting to worry about.

I had an abnormal EKG. Turns out is fairly common in larger, busty women. The extra tissue and boobage (scientific term) interfere with proper readings. They did an echo, everything was great, and I was cleared with no issues.

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Zoeyg1958 just wondering how long you have been waiting for approval. So far for me its been two weeks.

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Doxaholic, same here two weeks. Biting my nails.

I have had an abnormal EKG for as long as I can remember. The cardiologist still approved me for surgery. I did have to do a stress test though.

Doxaholic, same here two weeks. Biting my nails.

Do you have Weiner dogs? Or does your screen name mean something else?

I have had an abnormal EKG for as long as I can remember. The cardiologist still approved me for surgery. I did have to do a stress test though.

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Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay?

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I also had an abnormal EKG. Had a nuclear stress test and everything was fine. It's good to know information either way. It's also comforting to know some programs are thorough and careful! Good luck. It was an easy test!

Zoeyg1958 just wondering how long you have been waiting for approval. So far for me its been two weeks.

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Doxaholic, same here two weeks. Biting my nails.

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Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay?

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I also had an abnormal EKG. Had a nuclear stress test and everything was fine. It's good to know information either way. It's also comforting to know some programs are thorough and careful! Good luck. It was an easy test!

Zoeyg1958 just wondering how long you have been waiting for approval. So far for me its been two weeks.

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Doxaholic, same here two weeks. Biting my nails.

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Yes it's always good to know as much info as possible. I had a 3 month eval with my Cardio and all still looks good. I see him again in six months for recheck. Hopefully he won't recognize the "new" me. ????

I was sleeved on Oct.4th.

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Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay?

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Try not to stress it till there I a reason too.. Look at it as him being thorough.. My cardiologist said I have a leaky valve that may need repaired in the future but he cleared me.. My upper GI was irregular.. The had to have an EGD that shows I have Barrett esophagus & had H Pylori infection.. My doc wasn't sure he'd still be able to do the surgery.. But now yep still a go.. Think positive! I'm sending positive thoughts n energy

Munky

Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay?

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Try not to stress it till there I a reason too.. Look at it as him being thorough.. My cardiologist said I have a leaky valve that may need repaired in the future but he cleared me.. My upper GI was irregular.. The had to have an EGD that shows I have Barrett esophagus & had H Pylori infection.. My doc wasn't sure he'd still be able to do the surgery.. But now yep still a go.. Think positive! I'm sending positive thoughts n energy

Munky

Thank you so much. I just kinda had a moment there. I keep worrying that I will bed denied by one of these millions of tests. Then you get a call like that. Instant stress. Much better now.

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Havasumoma yes i had one and lost him????still miss him. I am thinking about getting two more. My whole family and i just fell in love with them they all have em now lol.

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Havasumoma yes i had one and lost him????still miss him. I am thinking about getting two more. My whole family and i just fell in love with them they all have em now lol.

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We just got our first and she is a hoot. So much personality. She is 8 months now. We are head over heels in love with her

Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"

HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37