A nervous wreck

[Auntiex3 13]

It's been an emotional weekend. Received the phone call Friday around 3, that the anesthesiologist is concerned about my heart because it's enlarged and wants me at the hospital in the morning for a ct. Today I've had a lot of anxiety, dizzy headedness, and basically, my nerves are just shot. Although, I haven't admitted it to anyone, I'm scared. I've never had health issues, so finding out about my heart 4 days before surgery has thrown me for a loop. With that said, slowly packing a bag, because tomorrow will determine if I have my sleeve Tuesday morning or not.

[mz.newlife54 103]

Wow. Good luck to you. Keep us posted.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

Good luck with your test. I hope they find that all is well. Judging by the experience of some friends and family members, an enlarged heart might not be a real impediment. Let us know.

[Auntiex3 13]

Thanks, I will

[BeagleLover 1,020]

It's been an emotional weekend. Received the phone call Friday around 3, that the anesthesiologist is concerned about my heart because it's enlarged and wants me at the hospital in the morning for a ct. Today I've had a lot of anxiety, dizzy headedness, and basically, my nerves are just shot. Although, I haven't admitted it to anyone, I'm scared. I've never had health issues, so finding out about my heart 4 days before surgery has thrown me for a loop. With that said, slowly packing a bag, because tomorrow will determine if I have my sleeve Tuesday morning or not.

Sounds like you might need to postpone the surgery and get clearance from a cardiologist to make sure you are stable enough. This really isn't an anesthesiologist's area of expertise.

[Auntiex3 13]

The surgeon has looked at my echo twice, and didn't see a problem with it. The anesthesiologist is the one concerned. I'm going in the morning for the ct, and if there is the slightest risk (increased) while I'm in the o.r. then I know that's it not something I need to do at the time. I didn't even know I had an enlarged heart until Friday though, so I guess I'm confused, angry (that I had the problem & no one has told me) and scared.

[finediva 979]

Did you have to see a cardiologist as a part of your pre surgery requirements? My PCP required I did before she would write my letter of clearance. Please do whatever you have to, to take very good care of yourself. Best.

[inwiththenew 14]

Anesthesiologist are usually the ones that are more cautious. They want to make sure you will be alright being put to sleep. This test is to reassure that all is ok. Try not to worry until there is something to worry about. I know it's easier said then done. Praying all comes out well

[Auntiex3 13]

No I didn't have to see a cardiologist first. Last year I had my gallbladder removed and all tests, ekg, etc. came back normal. This year when I started the process for the sleeve, it was showing abnormalities, so I was sent for an echocardiogram, that was about two months ago. I know that a cardiologist read the results before it was sent to my surgeon but I hadn't been informed of anything until this past Friday.

[Auntiex3 13]

I'm thankful that the anesthesiologist is paying so much attention to the work that's coming through to him. Because honestly without him, I'm not sure if I would have known about the heart condition at all.

[WL WARRIOR 692]

I think you need to get a cardiologist to look at your echo cardiogram. You should be experiencing symptoms of an enlarged heart (cariomyopathy). It should feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest or constantly being out of breath for no reason. Is there anyway you can compare this recent echo to another one you have had in the past 5 years? This would be something that a cardiologist would naturally do to get an idea of the severity of your problem. Try to relax because anxiety and stress will only worsen symptoms of your condition. I know that's easier said than done. You may need to hold off on surgery to make sure that your heart can handle or not be initially worsened from surgery. There is more of a chance that you could have heart failure after or during surgery if your heart is

enlarged. It's probably best to seek out a cardiologist's opinion so that you don't go into surgery so worried and doubtful.