I keep reading that some insurance requires psyche exams, sometimes sleep apnea tests, and sometimes a stress test. Would like to know exactly what tests are required before surgery. Is it different for each person?

Also, I had a nuclear stress test two years ago. Do you think that would work? Or do the tests have to be recent?

And about Dr reports on diets, what are the requirements? I was put on a low carb diet after I was released from the hospital for chest pain (Atkins same time as the stress test). My OBGYN put me on it for my PCOS/HBP/insulin factors. He may have it in my chart. Went from 320 to 285. I have tons of proof of using the product (receipts), but no official Dr visits for weight loss. I was also on Phen-Phen 8 years ago, and could probably get the records. Info too old?

Just don't know what kind of stuff I will need, or if I need to start now.

Keri, "Pot calling the Kettle black" comes to mind.

LOL...OH I fully admit that I am a certified nutbag! :-)

There are 2 types of stress testing. One is treadmill and the other is what is called a thallium scan (nuclear if you prefer). There is absolutely nothing to worry about. It makes you short of breath for just a few seconds and that is it. The thallium scan is absolutely and positively painless and I would prefer it any day to threadmill. Wish you luck.