Failed Stress Test, Heart Cath Scheduled

[recordsmom 52]

Hi everyone, I'm new to this board and haven't posted before, but I got some discouraging news yesterday and need some insight. I'm in the process of completing pre-op requirements and testing, so I went to see the cardiologist yesterday for the results of my stress test (required by surgeon for cardiac clearance for surgery) and found out that they don't like the look of my heart under stress. So now everything is on hold pending a heart catheterization (sp?) and possible need for a stent. I haven't had any outward symptoms of a blockage or heart problems. I totally expected this to be a breeze!

Has anyone gone through this and had to have a stent before wls? If you have, how long did it delay your surgery?

I'm really in a funk because this was the very last thing I had to get done before scheduling my surgery. Everything else, including insurance approval has been done.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@recordsmom, I am so sorry to hear you have a delay in your surgery. It is good news that they found this issue now though. I hope all goes well with your cath and things get back on track for you.

Once you get through this and then have your WLS, your diet will change and hopefully keep you from having further heart issues.

I will say a prayer that everything goes well and you get to move on with your surgery. Keep us posted!

[recordsmom 52]

Thank you! I appreciate any prayers anyone wants to say on my behalf! I am thankful that any potential problem will hopefully be caught now and not cause a bigger problem later. *Sigh* I will be patient.

[Mswonderwoman22 2]

How was ur ekg results hun? and i am sorry to hear all the extra stuff is happening but its for the best to have safest surgery possible don't be discourage god is on your side

[recordsmom 52]

They didn't comment on my EKG, so I don't think they saw anything unusual on that.

[UrsulasShadow 59]

I am so glad to see someone else had to have this done! Ok, that sounded wrong..

I also had an abnormal stress test. I guess it's not uncommon for younger women to have a weird rhythm under stress...my cardiologist said it's something to do with estrogen. However, I'm menopausal, so he was concerned. Long story short, I went through the cardiac catheterization, which was not painful, but really stressful to me, because I was so afraid that I had an actual heart problem, and that I wouldn't be able to get the surgery I waited so long and patiently for.

Well, it came back absolutely normal. I was a go for surgery. It panicked me for nothing. So, let's hope it's the same for you!

[recordsmom 52]

Thanks everyone. I just got home from having the heart catheterization and everything was fine, no blockages! I'm cleared for surgery! Now to set a date and begin the next chapter in my life!!