Cardiac Clearence

[jamari 12]

Hello everyone here I am struggling with bad thoughts about my heart <3 <3

I had an EKG last week and the cardiologist said everything is fine and I am pretty sure you will be fine and able to do surgery, But she is telling me now that I need to do an Eco and a Nuclear stress test. I am fine with the Eco cause I know is a requirement from the insurance company but why a nuclear stress test and not a regular one?? My copay is 250 dollars for a nuclear and 0 for a regular. Is not even about the money is about the fact that my understanding is that a nuclear stress is usually perform to people they think has a coronary decease. Please help me understand ... What's going on???

[Pinky Green 260]

I had to take the nuclear one because I had knee problems and I would not be able to run on the treadmill.

[jamari 12]

Ohh ok so the nuclear does not require treadmill??

[Pinky Green 260]

They give you a shot of something that makes your heart think it should work harder as if you were exercising and then have you drink something that makes your heart visible.

[Pinky Green 260]

The doctor practically had to throw a fit to get the insurance company to approve it though. The doctor had to personally call them and then fill out a bunch of paperwork to allow it. He pretty much had to tell the insurance that I couldn't do the treadmill test in order for them to approve it.

[jamari 12]

I understand. Thanks a lot for your help. So how was the surgery?? How are you feeling??

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

My dad is a cardiac patient, any his nuclear stress tests have always (to my knowlege) included a treadmill.

Whatever the reason your cardiologist has for wanting this I'm sure it's in your best interest.

My dad after hear how successful this surgery has been for me is now going through the process to have it done himself. Though we don't talk much, I do love him and will be glad to have him around a few more years.

What ever it takes is what you should do so that you can continue to be around for those that love you too.

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

Ohh ok so the nuclear does not require treadmill??

Right. Nuclear test is a stimulant that puts your heart in stress, as if you were on a treadmill. They usually do it for people who cannot physically do the treadmill.

[Pinky Green 260]

I understand. Thanks a lot for your help. So how was the surgery?? How are you feeling??

Surgery went well. I am a fairly slow loser but that's ok with me. I've lost about 34 lbs so far. I figure if I lose a pound and a half a week I'll be down to goal in a year.

Last week I seem to have reached a tipping point of a sort. My knees no longer hurt so much that I can't walk block and I all of a sudden seem to have a lot more energy. I was able to dance for 2 songs in a row the other day and like 3 days in a row I walked more than 3/4 of a mile. And I can stand and work in the kitchen as long as I need to.