cardiologist

[NJGirl32 43]

Okat, I went to my appointment with my cardiologist. She was super young with a Harley shirt under her scrubs- she must be a resident- I can't imagine her being a Doctor! Her phone kept going off down the hall and she had to leave to shut it off-the ringtone was the music to "Kill Bill." WTH? Then I saw her texting-and taking personal calls about her kids in the hallway. Then she looks at me and says "You're getting a lapband? You just don't look like someone who would get a lapband" WTH does that mean? Okay- I carry my weight evenly - BUT I am 246 pounds!

She said my EEG (or whatever it is) had some lines that went down-she said that can be normal difference. They gave me a ECO-son0gram? That's a ultrasound of the heart. They scheduled me for a stress test on Tuesday.

Did anyone else have to do a stress test? What do they make you do? I am hoping everything is okay- I feel really healthy but I do get out of breath going uphill-but I would think anyone over a 100 overweight would!

[Jonna 4]

Yup, I had to do a stress test. However, I didn't have to do the treadmill because I have a bad knee. They have to get your heart up to a certain number of beats per minute and make sure all the muscles around the heart work properly. This tells them if there are any possible blockages. Nothing to be concerned with! I'm sure everything will be just fine. Your EKG was probably off because you were getting irritated at the doctor LOL! Good luck to you!

[jennifer1 180]

I had to take a stress test a few years ago(not related to getting banded). They hooked be up to all these electrodes and monitors, made we walk on a treadmill for ( forget how long), but the speed was kinda intense and i work out. Once your about to pass out they make you get off lay on the table and try to get a reading on your heart. Kind of annoying! LOL

[ElizabethNYC 1]

I had to do a stress test as well, it was on a treadmill and lasted about 5-10 minutes it wasn't that hard. Good luck!!