Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum so be gentle :thumbup:

I just completed my pre-operative testing and am scheduled to start a 7 day clear liquid diet on Monday and my surgery is scheduled 7-6-2009.

When I left the pre-operative testing facility yesterday I was left in limbo due to my EKG showed a possible Antelateral Infarct. The Anesthesiologist acted like no biggie but the fact it was brought up and they want the Cardiologist to clear the EKG concerned me a little.

I then went to the Surgeon's office and they too acted like no biggie. I figured I would have to cancel the surgery date and subsequently the start of the clear liquid diet to validate the EKG. I told the surgeon's office I did not want to start the clear liquid Monday and then get cancelled.

Has anyone had the EKG show this result?

I haven't heard of this before, but wanted to say welcome! And, congratulations on your decision. I hope that everyhing goes OK with your surgery -- if your doctors aren't worried about it, I would expect that it's probably OK.

Hang in there!

Catherine

If your surgeon AND the anesthesiologist act like it's not a big deal, it probably isn't. As my Granny used to say, don't borrow trouble. Start your preop diet and get the cardiac clearance. Good luck!