Hey y'all!

So, the doctor who I was sent to for medical clearance did not like the results of my EKG, so I was scheduled for another one due to the abnormal activity. After the second one, I received a letter stating that I needed to undergo a nuclear stress test prior to getting cleared for surgery. The results are in, but I've been scheduled to see the same doctor once more for clearance and to "discuss the results."

I guess my question is, what can prevent a person from receiving the surgery? I am 24, my highest weight was 276 and I am currently at 262 after completing the Options Program through Kaiser (final class was last night, yay! Just have a make up class and I am completely through). I just want to see if anyone has any feedback regarding a setback or deterrence before receiving WLS regarding cardio. This paranoid girl appreciates your input!

Your doctor may recommend a nuclear stress test to diagnose coronary artery disease. Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. Coronary artery disease develops when these arteries become damaged or diseased — usually due to a buildup of deposits called plaques.

If you have symptoms that might indicate coronary artery disease, such as shortness of breath or chest pains, a nuclear stress test can help determine if you have coronary artery disease.

Before gastric bypass surgery, I underwent almost a day of pre-op testing. Since I had issues, I was scheduled with 3 follow on tests done by specialist in their respective fields. We had one individual in our support group meetings who was scheduled for bariatric surgery the next week, but he got a call from the surgeon. They told him to report immediately to the hospital for open heart surgery. He had the surgery and then about a couple months later after he recovered from that he underwent bariatric surgery.

Thank you so much for your response. It put me at ease! Turns out I was freaking out for nothing, as my stress test came back normal. Have a great day