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My surgery is next Wednesday the 27th and my primary dr called today to say I failed my EKG and I need more testing. They aren't sure if it can be scheduled in time.

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Sorry to hear that. I'm scheduled for Monday the 25th. What I'm wondering is I didn't do any preop testing besides a blood test. I just felt like there should have been more? I'm I wrong? I'm in decent health besides being overweight.

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I hope they can schedule what they need so you can have your surgery in time!

CarrieP - goodness, they only did a blood test? click on my profile to see all of the testing I had to do pre-op - which I think is pretty standard for bariatrics.

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My process has been simple so far. 1 1/2 hour mtg with nutrionist and a psych eval. Then EKG and blood work pre op. I don't even have a pre op diet. I have made soooo many arrangements for my kids. Can't believe it might get rescheduled

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I hope they can schedule what they need so you can have your surgery in time!

CarrieP - goodness' date=' they only did a blood test? click on my profile to see all of the testing I had to do pre-op - which I think is pretty standard for bariatrics.[/quote']

Guess I will find out Monday! Just seems kinda odd since I've never even gone under general before.

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Momof5 : Sorry to hear about your snafu. Hopefully you can get everything in order before surgery date!

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Sorry to hear that. I'm scheduled for Monday the 25th. What I'm wondering is I didn't do any preop testing besides a blood test. I just felt like there should have been more? I'm I wrong? I'm in decent health besides being overweight.

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I'm scheduled for the 27th. :) My pre-admission testing was just blood work, too. However, if I hadn't had an EKG in October, or a Chest x-ray in Dec, I would've had those done last week as well.

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My surgery is next Wednesday the 27th and my primary dr called today to say I failed my EKG and I need more testing. They aren't sure if it can be scheduled in time.

Hey sleeve-date-sister! :) crossing fingers & toes for you!! Call tomorrow & bug them. I had to do a stress test & stress echo after my EKG. Did they say why you failed? Or what other tests they're wanting to do?

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The good thing about my Surgeon group is that they have a concierge program with the hospital that they're affiliated with and I was able to do EKG, Chest X-Ray, and Psych Eval in about 1 1/2 hours and I was on my way. I guess for some Dr's their pre-op requirements are different. I'm also on the 27th.

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I have a cardio halter on for 24 hours and a heart ultra sound on Monday. Hoping the results are in by Tuesday so I can get clearance for surgery Wednesday. Not feeling optimistic. My family keeps saying it might not be meant to be to have my surgery. They do not understand how much mental prep goes into this decision

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I know it sucks but better safe than sorry. Trust your doctor to know what he/she is doing. Will keep my fingers crossed for you! :)

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Congrats! Be well and keep us posted on your progress.

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