Pre testing confusion

BigJohn58 · October 21, 2016

I have to come to the well again I just went for my conciliation yesterday and I made appointments for my psyc evaluation and my first nutrition class.

I called up a cardiologist for a stress test and because I have both knees bone on bone I can't hardly walk. 6/2 bmi 60 and 450lbsthey said the chemical stress test would be broken up into 2 days because of my weight. They will do it in the hospital. Why can't they do it in one visit?? Next I regret the getting a endoscopy I'm wondering if the hospital is the place I should get all the test. Any input would be s appreciated.

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WLSResources/ClothingExch · October 22, 2016

@@BigJohn58 wrote:

1. my conciliation

2. they said the chemical stress test would be broken up into 2 days because of my weight.... . Why can't they do it in one visit??

3. Next I regret the getting a endoscopy I'm wondering if the hospital is the place I should get all the test.

1. Conciliation? Do you mean that your insurance plan denied coverage for WLS? If so, who recommended that you continue with the testing before the coverage issue is straightened out? I wasn't denied, so I don't know if continuing before having an answer to the conciliation is the usual.

2. Did you ask the people who decided on a two-day stress test for the reason? Did you tell them you'd prefer one day if possible? I'd prefer one day and would discuss it with the people involved.

3. Why do you regret having endoscopy (beside the fact that it's no fun)? If not the hospital, where would you go for testing? Why do you object to the hospital? I gather it's the same hospital where you would have weight-loss surgery.

If you don't speak up and ask for all the information as you go along, you'll be confused all along. Please don't do yourself that disservice. It will make you a bad candidate for surgery.

Edited October 22, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

BigJohn58 · October 22, 2016

@@BigJohn58 wrote:

1. my conciliation

2. they said the chemical stress test would be broken up into 2 days because of my weight.... . Why can't they do it in one visit??

3. Next I regret the getting a endoscopy I'm wondering if the hospital is the place I should get all the test.

1. Conciliation? Do you mean that your insurance plan denied coverage for WLS? If so, who recommended that you continue with the testing before the coverage issue is straightened out? I wasn't denied, so I don't know if continuing before having an answer to the conciliation is the usual.

2. Did you ask the people who decided on a two-day stress test for the reason? Did you tell them you'd prefer one day if possible? I'd prefer one day and would discuss it with the people involved.

3. Why do you regret having endoscopy (beside the fact that it's no fun)? If not the hospital, where would you go for testing? Why do you object to the hospital? I gather it's the same hospital where you would have weight-loss surgery.

If you don't speak up and ask for all the information as you go along, you'll be confused all along. Please don't do yourself that disservice. It will make you a bad candidate for surgery.

Thanks for the reply I called my cardio at the end of the day and I guess it got to late to call me back but the last thing the nurse said was she would check with the doctor but because of my weight they would do it in 2 visits I will find out why on Monday and I agree I will try to push for one visit. As far as the endoscopy I haven't made any appointment yet what I meant was because of my high weight and bmi I think maybe I would be better off and safer getting it done in a hospital setting rather a surgery center. I been doing plenty reading here and learned so much in 2 days on this forum. Best regards

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WLSResources/ClothingExch · October 22, 2016

@@BigJohn58 --

O-o-o-h, I misunderstood big time. As you saw, I thought you were doubting that the hospital is the best place. I'd feel far more secure doing it there, too, instead of the surgery center. (The latter is something I'm not really aware of. All of my doctors forever, internist, gyn, dermatology, etc., have their practices within a huge university medical center.)

Thanks for not laughing at me, but feel free. And all the best. I hope you get a positive response to the conciliation very soon.

BigJohn58 · October 22, 2016

@@BigJohn58 --

O-o-o-h, I misunderstood big time. As you saw, I thought you were doubting that the hospital is the best place. I'd feel far more secure doing it there, too, instead of the surgery center. (The latter is something I'm not really aware of. All of my doctors forever, internist, gyn, dermatology, etc., have their practices within a huge university medical center.)

Thanks for not laughing at me, but feel free. And all the best. I hope you get a positive response to the conciliation very soon.

Thanks so much for your concern and love that's the beauty of this forum I hope I can help a newbie someday

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Rosey posey · October 22, 2016

You will, kid too, this I belIeve. Just be yourself & it will be enough for the newbies. I love the acceptance here myself. Rosey

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BigJohn58 · October 22, 2016

You will, kid too, this I belIeve. Just be yourself & it will be enough for the newbies. I love the acceptance here myself. Rosey

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Thanks Rosey your the best

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Rosey posey · October 22, 2016

Thanks pal- you have my late husband's nickname- wish he was here to watch my success at this .

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BigJohn58 · October 22, 2016

Thanks pal- you have my late husband's nickname- wish he was here to watch my success at this .

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Sometimes things happen for a reason who's to say he's not watching your success and besides your success can help a stubborn meatball like me your bound for Sainthood

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