I just downloaded some paperwork from my surgeon's website and was surprised. There were lists of pre-op stuff and one talks about having a stress test before surgery. Did any of you who were self-pay have to do this? I attended this doc's seminar last night and he went over costs and what tests were included in the fee but didn't mention the stress test. I'm not concerned about it - just curious. I'm wondering if it is an insurance requirement. Thanks!

ThePoolGirl

I am not self pay but didn't need this for insurance. I THINK...that some people need it and some don't. If you have cardiac issues (and many many obese people DO have cardiac problems) then they want to make sure they survive the surgery, frankly. I don't know how old you are but if you are young, have good blood work, and don't have any symptoms, odds are you won't have to have it. It will be your surgeon's call, ultimately, since he will be the one in the OR placing the band.

I am due to have the Band in August and have finished all required testing from my surgeon. I am self pay. Stress testing was not part of my work-up.

I agree with restless monkey if youve had issues with your heart in the past they will def want a stress tet. I am selfpay and I had to do all kinds of tests stress test included because I have heart palpitations. I also have other problems. High blood pressure and Im very over weight so it all depends on what the doc wants. Better safe than sorry.

I am self pay and I am having surgery on the 29th. I don't think the stress test is a requirement. Now they will do an EKG and if that shows something abnormal then they might request a stress test but I don't know for sure. Good Luck with it.

It depends on your surgeon and your health history. I am self pay and had my testing done this morning. I asked that they do the minimum necessary for them to feel comfortable performing the procedure on me. They said it all depends on your history and how the EKG turns out. Mine was fine, but if it shows potential problems, then they ask for you to do a stress test.

Thanks everyone! I am relatively young and have no heart probs. My surgeon didn't mention the stress test during the seminar he gave. I only saw it when I looked at paperwork from his office. I was curious because no one on the forum had mentioned having a stress test. I've had EKGs and have had no issues. I exercise daily so I'm not concerned if I have to have the test but I'd sure hate having to pay for it .

Thanks again to the forum. You all are so helpful!