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I am set for surgery April 10th but I have been doing some test because I have been under an enormous amount of stress with work and home issues and I had an echo cardiograph done and the Dr. said for me not worry but I had an enlarged left side of my heart and some high blood pressure In my heart. I really don't want to postpone my surgery but the soonest I can get to see the cardiologist is May. I know that this surgery will help improve my over all health and need it ASAP. Question is should I wait or not? I am starting the liquid diet this week. So.... any one have advise for me??.....

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I wouldn't wait that is only prolonging the surgery that is surely to happen anyway. I had to be cleared by the Cardiologist before insurance would even approved the surgery..... However if you not comfortable about it you have to do what feels right for you.



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I wouldn't wait that is only prolonging the surgery that is surely to happen anyway. I had to be cleared by the Cardiologist before insurance would even approved the surgery..... However if you not comfortable about it you have to do what feels right for you.


Thanks. I appreciate that. My program does require it.


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