un4getable2u 0 Posted March 2, 2010 OMG! The surgeons office told me my insurance approved my surgery BUT I have to have cardiac clearance first. Well it seems to me that I can't actually be approved then until I do a treadmill test and have a consultation with the cardiologist. I did my treadmill test yesterday and my results were within normal limits. So why do I still need to have a consultation with the Cardiologist? Once I jump through these hoops they will schedule my surgery date. The waiting is driving me mad!! :w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrieger 21 Posted March 2, 2010 The wait is easy. The time will fly by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRamos620 0 Posted March 2, 2010 My insurance denied me the first time I applied to have this surgery. The waiting game was fustrating because I was ready to have my surgery and start my new life. Stay strong and keep on top of them. They will work quicker with your persistence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
un4getable2u 0 Posted March 2, 2010 I understand what you mean. It took me a while to decide this is what I needed and wanted to do. Once you make the decision to do it, you want it NOW!! With no waiting involved. lol Yeah Right! I am trying to be positive about the whole thing though. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkmelissag 0 Posted March 2, 2010 I know that is so frustrating. Once you've made the decision to go forward, you want it to happen NOW!:thumbup: It will go by faster than you realize. Trust me, the cardiac clearance is important - it delayed my surgery almost 3 months, but it saved my life. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunny day 0 Posted March 4, 2010 i was just told the same thing i was almost through the last hoop and bam i need a cardiac clearance... i am trying to be positive and think if there is anything wrong with my heart it would be best to find out before i go into surgery but im still a little frustrated because i want to be done already its been 5month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites