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I am so excited to finally have an approval that I'm having trouble sitting still today. :)

My surgery is scheduled for Sept 21st but insurance is requiring a cardiac and pulmonary evaluation and clearance prior to that date. Has anyone else had to have this, and if so, can you tell me what to expect of the tests? I'm not sure what is required of me and I'm curious what the tests consist of.

Thanks in advance!

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Not sure exactly what tests you will be getting, but I'm sure it's just a precaution to make sure you can handle the anesthesia.

Congrats on getting your date...best of luck on your upcoming journey! :)

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I had to have the same clearances. It is nothing to worry about and the tests aren't bad.

The cardiac clearance was simple and quick. They review your health history and do an EKG. I think I spent a totaly of 15 minutes in the office. They send you a letter providing clearance for the insurance company.

For the pulmonary clearance, I had to have a lung X-ray, a pulminary function test, and a sleep study. My sleep study uncovered that I had sever sleep apnea, which also helped me obtain insurance coverage since my BMI was under 40. You may or may not have to do the sleep study. Either way, they the tests aren't a big deal...no worries.

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