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[tjmeredith82 1]

I thought everything was going too good... Just got a call that my insurance wants a chest xray and a cardiologist to pass me b4 they will clear me.... My surgery was supposed to be the 29th how am I going to get into a cardiologist with next week being Thanksgiving. Plus I have never had any heart issues my whole life.... Kinda discouraging... Wondering if i should even start my liquid diet? ?

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[SuzyQutie 63]

Do not discouraged, they did this to me. It's to make sure you don't have any hidden heart problems. They'll probably do an EKG, maybe an echo.
You're like means want to get this over with, mine is now scheduled for December 4th

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[azuresky 7]

My surgeon's practice requires a thorough health SD creek & includes a cardiac screen. Mine began with an EKG, filled by a stress test and echo cardiogram. All was good. I also, to my chagrin, had to have an endoscopy, colonoscopy, sleep study..in addition to all the less bothersome tests. Take heart, grin & bear it. Your surgeon just wants to make sure you are healthy. Finding out you have an underlying health while under anesthesia is a real bad idea.

It will all come together! You'll get through the testing hurdles in no time and your new life after surgery will have already begun.

Good luck and best wishes!

[Apple203 1,314]

and its a huge relief when all of the tests are done!!!