Dreading The Stress Test...

[lilpun75 20]

As part of all my required pre-op testing I have to take a stress test. I'm a nervous wreak & haven't been able to sleep. The test is Thursday.... Has anyone else done this test? If so any tips?

[Joisey01 87]

Well, for me, the stress test was probably the toughest. It wasn't impossible, but it was tough. If it were easy, I wouldn't need VSG, right?

I can only tell you what I experienced. My doc had the bicycle. I was really hoping for the treadmill since I've been walking on a treadmill already for quite some time. Bicycles are not my friend. I pushed and pushed and pushed myself to get through it. I was GLAD it was over. I think I might have even cursed a word or two when I got off the bike.

Just remember it's one test out of many. YOU CAN DO IT! I'll be thinking of you and saying a few prayers that your anxieties will subside. Try going into it with a positive attitude knowing that you will be having surgery soon.

Good luck!

[suepeeps 230]

mine was done on bicycle pedals while I was laying down! weird... there was some heavy breathing toward the end but it wasn't too bad. I've been through a lot worse tests than that on!

[lilpun75 20]

Thanks all! I'm hoping for a bike I hate the treadmill...