I'll admit it...I'm scared.

[shelby77 24]

I am 36...well 37 tomorrow. I've been on my journey since July 1 with surgery scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24. Besides being overweight I have no health problems. Blood pressure is normal, no diabetes, low cholesterol.....healthy.

I've done everything right....quit soda the same day I went to the seminar at my surgeons office. No candy or sweets since then. No coffee. Lost more weight than required on the pre op diet plan.

Last week, I had my pre op test....chest X-ray, EKG, and Upper GI. The surgeons office called yesterday to tell me that my EKG was abnormal. I know I have an irregular heart beat so I assume that was all it was. They told me I had to have clearance from my PCP. No biggie...went to her yesterday afternoon.

She redid the EKG and would not clear me for surgery. She said it showed signs that I may have had a heart attack, but at the same time it could be nothing. I am beyond devastated and scared. She called in a favor and has me going to a cardiologist today for a stress test and Echo. I just hope the cardiologist can clear me. The surgeons office is leaving me on the schedule until I can jump through this hoop.

I'm scared that this cardiologist isn't going to clear me. What if he isn't an advocate of WLS? Have any of you had this happen and cleared?

Thanks in advance!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

ME!! I was a perfectly normal, healthy fat chick, very active, somewhat "athletic" with no co-morbidities. When I had my heart test, it came back abnormal and the surgeon's nurse scared the poo out of me. Her words were "there is something wrong with your heart -- you can't have surgery".

WHAT THE WHAT!?!??!! :faint:

I made an emergency appointment with a top cardiologist and BOOM, nothing. They read the EKG wrong. He did another and cleared me as just fine. He said it happens with non-heart experts all the time.

Don't freak out yet. I give you permission to do so AFTER you see the cardio.

[shellyd88 463]

I'm still pre op for WLS but I had this happen just before another procedure I had an arrhythmia which is controlled by meds now pls don't freak out it actually can turn out to be nothing to be misread If u have an off ekg they won't put u under for surgery better to fnd out now which does nothing for your disappointment I know good news is most cardio drs are for WLS they know by removing weight it reduces risk so that shouldn't be a problem hope all turns out well best wishes

[shelby77 24]

Thanks yall. I'm trying so hard not to freak out, but that's easier said than done. Appointment in 2 hours.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I know. I am so glad your doctor was able to get you in so quickly. Nerve-wracking. Hugs to you. Coma back and update, please!!

[shelby77 24]

I will update! Here now for test and I'll meet with the doctor tomorrow for results. I'm so thankful that my primary doctor is such a wonderful person! When I got here today they told me they were waiting and knew everything going on! My mom is with me and in complete awe because she doesn't use the same primary doctor I use. I think she is ready to switch to her!!

[heynowkc 329]

I recently had a friend have a heart attack scare (it was a muscle strain) and she had an EKG. The EKG came out normal so she had to do more testing. They told her that EKGs are often only 30% accurate. I am crossing my fingers for you!

[shelby77 24]

I'm going this morning for the results. The tech that did my test yesterday was tight lipped and wouldn't let on to if it was normal.

[largeininc 16]

Good luck, wishing you the best.

[shelby77 24]

Thanks everyone! I went this morning. He said he is almost certain he will clear me but wants one more test at 745 in the morning. He will clear me while I'm there and then I go straight to hospital for registration! Talk about last minute hurdles!! But I'm jumping as fast as I can!!

[mfm116 55]

Same thing happened to me!! 23 when I had the surgery (24 now) with no health issues (besides obesity) and my EKG came back with a slight abnormality. I had to go to a cardiologist as well. They did clear me- this happened 2 weeks before the surgery. Apparently I had a sinus arrhythmia which is very common with young people- overweight or not.

Please keep us posted!!! I really hope you have no delays. I remember how stressful my last few weeks were with all the last minute bumps! Will be thinking of you

[shelby77 24]

Thank you to everyone for your support. I went back to the cardiologist for the third time this morning. And he gave me my clearance. I am headed to the hospital for registration and surgery is on Monday talk about last minute. thanks again everyone

[heynowkc 329]

Wow, great news @@shelby77!!

[mfm116 55]

Wooohoo!! So happy for you!