I went to my appt. He didn't clear me yet. My blood pressure was too high and my heart was racing. I told him I was nervous and hot. I had 2 sweat shirts on. It was -15 out. He wasn't having any excuses. I got the impression he had no bedside manner. He is going to have me do an echo. Im nervous and scared. I know what I've done to my body with food and this is only heart I got. I really want to be cleared. 2 yrs prior I had my gallbladder out at 60lbs heavier and was cleared by a cardiologist. I have an appt with surgeon day before my echo. Maybe he will have options. My insurance only requires a 3 month diet. Just ranting. Im nervous. Sorry.