Borderline abn ekg :-(

[sweetie__13 99]

My surgery is scheduled for this coming Tues. But my EKG came back borderline abnormal. Have this happen to anyone? I know everyone is different and it could be thousand of things that could cause this but I need some positive thoughts. I've worked so hard for this! I'm ready and it's taken me a year fighting with my insurance! I've even met my deductible and over half my responsible portion of payment. Is this a sign or what! :-(

[Ann Doss-Bright 20]

I have never heard of a borderline abnormal EKG. Is that what they said. Did you have a arrhythmia or throwing PVC's. What did they say your heart was actually doing. In most cases thats not going to hurt anything.

[sweetie__13 99]

I have never heard of a borderline abnormal EKG. Is that what they said. Did you have a arrhythmia or throwing PVC's. What did they say your heart was actually doing. In most cases thats not going to hurt anything.

That's exactly what The report said borderline abnormal. I hope it's wrong because she had me in a recline sitting position and the leads were off but I didn't want to confront her about it because everyone does EKGs different I guess. When I've done EKGs on patients my leads are placed in the model form she had them in my inner calve and inner arm where you would get a blood draw. So I guess Monday I will see what happens because my surgery is scheduled for 10-22-13. It's a tight squeeze

[BlueMoon~T 276]

I had an abnormal EKG, but I have an irregular heartbeat or what is called PAC's. My insurance required I have an echocardiogram to ensure everything was okay. And it was! Hopefully, you can get it and get things taken care of quickly. Best wishes and try not to worry! Plus it sounds like your nurse had an operator error! LOL : )

[sweetie__13 99]

I had an abnormal EKG' date=' but I have an irregular heartbeat or what is called PAC's. My insurance required I have an echocardiogram to ensure everything was okay. And it was! Hopefully, you can get it and get things taken care of quickly. Best wishes and try not to worry! Plus it sounds like your nurse had an operator error! LOL : )[/quote']

Thank you so much ladies for your support. I'm praying all goes well.

[southernqt 236]

That's exactly what The report said borderline abnormal. I hope it's wrong because she had me in a recline sitting position and the leads were off but I didn't want to confront her about it because everyone does EKGs different I guess. When I've done EKGs on patients my leads are placed in the model form she had them in my inner calve and inner arm where you would get a blood draw. So I guess Monday I will see what happens because my surgery is scheduled for 10-22-13. It's a tight squeeze

I've put my leads there before....even on the bottom part of someone's stomach depending on how hard it was to get to their legs. Good luck I hope everything turns out for the best! :-)

[hiddnstar 167]

I had an abnormal ekg for both implanting the Lap Band and removing the Lap Band. It did not impact my surgery or recovery as far as I know.

Just ask your doctor what the "borderline abnormal" issue is. It's always good to be aware and have complete info. I read there are some causes of an abnormal ekg that are totally benign, no symptoms, etc. Don't panic and don't take it as a "sign" of anything It's simply a bordeline abnormal ekg -- and go from there.

~hiddn

[terrydumont46 1,954]

i have cardiac arrythmias in fact after surgery i suffered with congested heart failure. to much iv fluids was the cause. most overweight ppl have a heart problem of some sort. your surgeon will read the report and recommend any further tests they want to ensure you are safe.

[southernqt 236]

Also the reading isn't always right....the doc can look at it and see if it actually looks like what the machine is reading.

[sweetie__13 99]

I've put my leads there before....even on the bottom part of someone's stomach depending on how hard it was to get to their legs. Good luck I hope everything turns out for the best! :-)

Thank you so much! I'm hoping so too.

[sweetie__13 99]

I had an abnormal ekg for both implanting the Lap Band and removing the Lap Band. It did not impact my surgery or recovery as far as I know. Just ask your doctor what the "borderline abnormal" issue is. It's always good to be aware and have complete info. I read there are some causes of an abnormal ekg that are totally benign' date=' no symptoms, etc. Don't panic and don't take it as a "sign" of anything <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> It's simply a bordeline abnormal ekg -- and go from there. ~hiddn[/quote']

Ok I won't panic. ( breathing)

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

During my pre surgery testing I had 3 EKGs come back abnormal (one after the other). I was very nervous & it affected the EKG. The nurse left me alone for about 30 min and came back & re-tried it and it came back fine! I hope everything works out for you! Good luck!

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[sweetie__13 99]

During my pre surgery testing I had 3 EKGs come back abnormal (one after the other). I was very nervous & it affected the EKG. The nurse left me alone for about 30 min and came back & re-tried it and it came back fine! I hope everything works out for you! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Thank you for the support. You all have been so sweet

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

You'll have to let us know how everything turns out - I'm crossing my fingers for you (oct 22 is coming up)!

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[sweetie__13 99]

Whoa!!!! Cardiologist says I'm clinically stable!!' I do have the start of CAD I'm sure from all the butter and deep fried foods. He states that's I can turn the clock back yay surgery is a go 10-22-13 thank god and you guys support!!