Not medically optimized

[mstrice 89]

My CPET test result: Findings of your surgical pre-screening via the CPET test have indicated an intermediate risk factor for Bariatric Surgery. This is indicated by a low exercise capacity/tolerance. Simply, this means you are not medically optimized to undergo an elective procedure.

Below is a list of the options for proceeding to surgery

______ Two weeks of a moderate intensity exercise program prior to surgery

I agree to follow the attached exercise guidelines to improve my cardiovascular function for two weeks prior to surgery

I understand that if I do not follow the exercise guidelines, I will be at a higher risk for perioperative complications

______ I will follow up with a cardiologist of my choosing to discuss pre-screening results and determine what, if anything, is needed for me to proceed with surgery

A letter of clearance with the indication of low/moderate/high risk for surgery will be required from the cardiologist

I checked the two week of a moderate intensity exercise. They also give me an exercise prescription, so my question is has anyone done this before, and if so how did it work out.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

I have not heard of that but it is good to get your heart in good shape for surgery. It will take a toll on your body.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

This would have been a part of my pre-op pathway if I hadn't demonstrated the ability to do moderate exercise prior to surgery.

The term 'medically optimized' means that all of your physical findings are consistent with being basically healthy...for instance, in order for me to meet medical optimization, I had to have a colonoscopy prior to surgery because I was due for one. The same with a pap smear and mammogram. They're looking for you to demonstrate that you have a heart that's healthy enough for surgery and/or following a post-op exercise plan. Like Suzzzzz said, it's a good thing to have to do this

What is your exercise prescription like? Will you be able to do it?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@@mstrice

i have led a sheltered life

what is a CPET???

i gotta get out more!!

kathy

[mstrice 89]

This would have been a part of my pre-op pathway if I hadn't demonstrated the ability to do moderate exercise prior to surgery.

The term 'medically optimized' means that all of your physical findings are consistent with being basically healthy...for instance, in order for me to meet medical optimization, I had to have a colonoscopy prior to surgery because I was due for one. The same with a pap smear and mammogram. They're looking for you to demonstrate that you have a heart that's healthy enough for surgery and/or following a post-op exercise plan. Like Suzzzzz said, it's a good thing to have to do this

What is your exercise prescription like? Will you be able to do it?

@ShelterDog64 The exercise prescription is be easy, I just need to walk for 30min 3-4 a week for two weeks. Thanks for your reply