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mauldinmama · 03-14-2007, 09:25 AM

I had to have a nuclear stress test for clearance to have wls....Insurance approved yesterday...

Only to be shot down today......Cardio doc wants further testing....
Geez....
I feel so down.
I know I need to be safe so I will have the test but....another road block!

Bypassingme619 · 03-14-2007, 09:49 AM

Lessa sometimes that is the name of the game. Roadblocks and Stop signs. Don't let it get you down. At least you have been approved. Your in the race you just have to jump a couple of hurdles until you make it to the finish line. You can do it. You will be on the losing side soon.

mauldinmama · 03-14-2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks Denise,

I just feel so down...like a kick in the stomach....I know things are going as they need to...I just wanted to cry a little....ok alot! Geez this is such an emotional rollercoaster...
Thanks for being there.

ceekerr · 03-14-2007, 10:14 AM

The stress test is not hard. My doctor stayed with me during the test. You get on a treadmill that goes slowly, and inclines gradually more and more. You need to tell them about a minute before you think you can't go anymore - they have to inject you with something. Then, If I remember correctly, they have you lay down and take a MRI (or one of those other xray type thingies). You will then have to wait a couple of hours and have the MRI done again. Like I said, it's not hard - just time consuming. Takes up half a day, anyway. The hardest is the treadmill - and it's not fast, just inclines more & more - That part last only 2-3-4 minutes.

Anyway, I would think that it would be important to have it done prior to surgery. There may be more tests that they have you do, in order to be sure that you do well through and after.

I was approved in Jan - had to get a couple of more tests done, too - one was a Pulmonary Function test and then they had me see a pulomonologist (sp). Everything turned out ok, so now I'm just waiting on a date (at least I hope that's all that I have to do!)

Good Luck

Baron Patrick · 03-14-2007, 10:26 AM

Leesa!

It's not that bad! (Believe me, I know how you feel!)

You've gone through the most difficult part - approval from the insurance company. Just don't let the cardio doc drag his feet. Get him to bring you in ASAP and "GET - R - DONE"

I'm sure everything will be fine. That happened to me. There was a "hiccup" on my EKG and the cardio doc decided to do a stress test and echocardiogram. I passed with flying colors. My back hurt like hell the next few days (ostioarthritis), but heck, a small price to pay to know I'm a healthy dog for the surgery!

Hang in there, it's coming!

It's funny, I still have the note from my cardio doc clearing me for surgery - dated 10/18/06. I have it taped to my monitor at work.

mauldinmama · 03-14-2007, 10:34 AM

Thanks I am just angry because I don't think the doctor wants to approve me! I am so angry....
Thanks Patrick,
Your the best.

AlabamaChick · 03-14-2007, 10:37 AM

Awww Leesa! You will make it. Just stay strong and get the test scheduled. The sooner you do it, the faster you get your date. I have full confidence you will fly through this sweetie. C'mon......where's the trooper we all know?? Keep us posted!!

LyndasRoom · 03-14-2007, 10:42 AM

Oh Crud Leesa---this is all in the name of better health...there are good reasons for the delays...I promise!

mauldinmama · 03-14-2007, 10:49 AM

Trina and Lynda and my patrick....

I love you guys!!!!!!

I know I am stronger than this but geez....they put you through so much and it takes so so long....

I feel like a whiner...It just makes me respect Patrick so much.. I wish I could fly to California and be with his family when he finally has his surgery...

Thanks you all so much from the bottom of my broken heart!

Baron Patrick · 03-14-2007, 10:53 AM

Leesa -

If you don't think this cardio doc will release you for surgery, you have every right to go to someone else! Get that second opinion! Most important of all -

Don't Give Up!