momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 21, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieP 50 Posted March 21, 2013 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. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 644 Posted March 21, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 21, 2013 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieP 50 Posted March 22, 2013 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. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 22, 2013 Have you met w the anethesiologist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffy62 37 Posted March 22, 2013 Momof5 : Sorry to hear about your snafu. Hopefully you can get everything in order before surgery date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwrarr 244 Posted March 22, 2013 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. Sent from my iPhone using VST 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwrarr 244 Posted March 22, 2013 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffy62 37 Posted March 22, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 23, 2013 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsG 329 Posted March 23, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 26, 2013 Just got my cardiac clearance. 7:35 tomorrow I join the Sleeve Group officially 1 Sadtosaygoodbye reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiki1196 101 Posted March 26, 2013 Congrats! Be well and keep us posted on your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted March 27, 2013 Good luck fluffy. I am a go for tomorrow. 730 am. New haven ct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites