Abnormal EKG

[Eukeeemj 7]

So my surgery date is next Friday, and yesterday I was told my EKG was abnormal. I already have abnormal ekgs but was told that it was nothing to be concerned about after a stress test. This is a new abnormality. I'm freaking out! I meet with the cardiology group tomorrow to see what is going on.. If this pushes back my surgery i'm going to cry.. We'll not really but now I'm really worried something is wrong with my heart. My last EKG was less than a year ago and was fine.. Abnormal, but fine.

[Yasman 195]

I had an abnormal EKG before surgery too. The ekg team couldn't explain it, the heart doctor wasn't concerned, but all came clear when I spoke to my non-WLS doctor team because they were able to tell me that the abnormalities in the EKG could be explained by some medications I'm taking. Do discuss your EKG with ALL your doctors, and bring the printout with you. You may not have anything at all to worry about.

[BitterSweet* 835]

What was your previous abnormality?

[Eukeeemj 7]

It was a non specific T wave abnormality. I had a stress test back when that was first found and that came out fine. I'm hoping that this instance may be related to the caffeine I had that morning, it was the first time in awhile and I wasn't thinking that it probably wasn't the best idea before an EKG. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[BitterSweet* 835]

Cool, keep us posted. These kinds of threads are very helpful to others. Good luck to you!

[Eukeeemj 7]

Good news! I'm not dying lol. The cardiologist said my EKG looked like any other women's EKG and that my heart sounds fine. He wants to follow up with me in a year to see how I do after surgery but other than that all is well!

[BitterSweet* 835]

Yay!!