Problem ekg at pre-op clearance

[wanna.b.healthy 1]

I'm getting close -- have jumped through all kinds of hoops to make this surgery happen and have even done the liquid diet for about 6 weeks. (Some weeks more strictly adhering to it than other weeks.) And now I'm down to a week! (Sept. 29) Thought it would never get here!

But, last week when I went for my pre-op clearance with the PCP, I received word that my EKG was abnormal and so this morning I went to see a cardiologist. He's fairly certain the ssurgery won't have to be postponed but I am freaking out. Had a bawling fit right in the middle of his hallway this morning.

He did the resting phase of a chemical stress test this morning and will do the exercise phase of it on Friday. (Couldn't do it today because I had one of the Protein Shakes on the way to his office and the chocolate flavor had caffeinne which can mes up the test - wish someone had told me that!)

Has anyone else had trouble with their pre-op clearance?

Did you get to have your surgery on the scheduled date?

Did anyone have to have their surgery completely cancelled?

I have been in such a funk this past week bc of all this I haven't even been on the forum and am really struggling again. Give me a good word, someone, please!

Thank you!

[honk 780]

In Sept 2009 I had a mild stroke (blood clot in the brain) at 39. I went to the Lap Band Seminar late 12/09. I went through all the hoops and had a surgery date of 3/10. Two weeks prior to the surgery I got word from the neurologist that they felt the blood clot was not sufficiently disolved so the surgery would have to be postponed. I had already started the pre surgery liquid diet. i was devistated!!!!!!! I had to do another 3 months of Blood Thinner treatment and wait and then be tested for my body's ability to coagulate blood. I finally got clearance in 7/09 and had surgery mid 8/09. So I have a idea how you are felling. Looking at the large picture my surgery may have taken longer to happen; but I was 52 pounds lighter when I'd been at the seminar.

[wanna.b.healthy 1]

In Sept 2009 I had a mild stroke (blood clot in the brain) at 39. I went to the LAP-BAND® Seminar late 12/09. I went through all the hoops and had a surgery date of 3/10. Two weeks prior to the surgery I got word from the neurologist that they felt the blood clot was not sufficiently disolved so the surgery would have to be postponed. I had already started the pre surgery liquid diet. i was devistated!!!!!!! I had to do another 3 months of Blood Thinner treatment and wait and then be tested for my body's ability to coagulate blood. I finally got clearance in 7/09 and had surgery mid 8/09. So I have a idea how you are felling. Looking at the large picture my surgery may have taken longer to happen; but I was 52 pounds lighter when I'd been at the seminar.

Thanks -- Wow! You really went through a lot to make it to your surgery. I really appreciate you sharing. I am still hoping to go next Wed and if I can't, I'm hoping to be strong enough like you were that I can continue to lose weight until they give me clearance. I know I can't do this complete liquid diet too much longer -- I'm starting to gag at the thought of another shake. Thanks again for your story. Debbie

[wanna.b.healthy 1]

Hi - Just wanted to let you know that I got my pre-op clearance on Friday so it's a GO. Now I'm down to my last two full days -- Monday and Tuesday -- surgery is Wednesday.

Thanks for sharing your story. It was an encouragement!

Can't wait to be on your side of the surgery in less than 72 hrs. My word...........

[ladybug on a mission 0]

Great news!!!! I can not wait to follow your journey!!!