Cardiologist Appt.

[Goodie2ShoesGirl 2]

I went to my appt. He didn't clear me yet. My blood pressure was too high and my heart was racing. I told him I was nervous and hot. I had 2 sweat shirts on. It was -15 out. He wasn't having any excuses. I got the impression he had no bedside manner. He is going to have me do an echo. Im nervous and scared. I know what I've done to my body with food and this is only heart I got. I really want to be cleared. 2 yrs prior I had my gallbladder out at 60lbs heavier and was cleared by a cardiologist. I have an appt with surgeon day before my echo. Maybe he will have options. My insurance only requires a 3 month diet. Just ranting. Im nervous. Sorry.

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Don't worry. All will be well. The echo was part of the regular tests we have to take for my surgeon and it tells a whole lot more than the EKG. You will do fine, it's just a simple test and they will clear you. They just want to make sure. Please don't worry, it will happen.

[Goodie2ShoesGirl 2]

I hope so. Fingers & Toes crossed!

[Recycled 2,182]

Don't fret the Cardiologist. Embrace it. Like you said, it's the only heart you have and it has a sneaky tendency of causing problems rather sudden and unexpectedly. A while back, I had a heart attack right out of the blue and when I was the lightest & fittest I'd been in 10 years. My Cardiologist saved my life and since then, she is voice that I consider above all others.

Edited January 26, 2014 by Recycled

[Goodie2ShoesGirl 2]

I would be embracing it more it he had a bedside manner. Lol

[roundisashape 712]

It's so worth it to get this done - if there IS a problem, it doesn't necessarily preclude surgery and they can take extra precautions to make sure you come through safely.

My surgeon didn't require me to meet with a cardiologist, but I've done so anyway because of my BP and palpitations. He's aware of what I'm trying to do, and knowing he's in the loop makes me feel a lot more comfortable about what I'm jumping into!

Best of luck to you