lelu2312
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Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/27/14
Surgeon: Dr. Enochs
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Post by lelu2312 on Sept 25, 2014 9:22:09 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I am new to this site (I've been reading lots on here but this is my first post) and I have recently been approved by insurance for DS surgery! However, my EKG was abnormal so my doc is requiring cardio clearance before he will schedule my surgery. Just wondering if anyone else had an abnormal EKG and if it delayed getting surgery at all? Thanks!
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Post by jpcello on Sept 25, 2014 9:48:42 GMT -5
Most surgeons require a cardiac clearance. First find out what the abnormality is before you have to worry about delayed surgery.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Sept 25, 2014 13:51:43 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I am new to this site (I've been reading lots on here but this is my first post) and I have recently been approved by insurance for DS surgery! However, my EKG was abnormal so my doc is requiring cardio clearance before he will schedule my surgery. Just wondering if anyone else had an abnormal EKG and if it delayed getting surgery at all? Thanks! Your first priority is to find out why your EKG is abnormal. |
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Post by goodkel on Sept 25, 2014 15:53:10 GMT -5
Yes, definitely find out about your heart first.
But, a heart issue does not necessarily mean that you won't be a candidate for surgery.
We have members here with heart issues who have successfully had the surgery.
Both you and your surgeon need to know what is going on before you can go any further.
Better safe than sorry.
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PeteA
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Surgery Date: 4/15/13
Surgeon: Dr. Phillip Schauer
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Post by PeteA on Sept 26, 2014 12:20:51 GMT -5
Also, there are a million reasons for an abnormal EKG reading and most of them are harmless. In an earlier attempt at WLS I had to get cardio clearance. It turned out to be no problem although it freaked me out at the time. Just consider it one more step to your goal.
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Sept 26, 2014 12:30:43 GMT -5
lelu2312,
Just a note to let you know that I, also, had an EKG come up abnormal when I was getting clearance for surgery. My family doctor quickly did another, confirmed it was normal for me, and everything proceeded as scheduled. (I have no cardiac issues.) I'm hoping you fall into the same circumstances because this is the lowest I have ever weighed since my first child and I'm only 2 months and 2 weeks out!
Good luck,
Kelly
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Post by Joanne on Sept 26, 2014 14:19:20 GMT -5
You do have to let them work that up for you, so you can find out the cause. But dont assume it can preclude you from surgery. My brother had pretty severe heart disease going in to his DS. Our surgeon sent him for a cardiac workup, which of course was pretty abnormal. It made them take some more precautions with him during surgery and recovery (for example they sent him to a more monitored level of care after surgery). But guess what? Having the DS and losing weight improved his cardiac function tremendously. It all depends on the underlying issue, and of course you need to know what that is.
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lelu2312
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Posts: 4
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/27/14
Surgeon: Dr. Enochs
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Post by lelu2312 on Oct 2, 2014 14:43:00 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your comments! I went to the cardiologist and he cleared me for surgery (had an ultrasound on my heart as well)! I have my results visit this Tuesday with my doc and hopefully we will schedule surgery then  Jennifer |
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Post by jpcello on Oct 2, 2014 15:24:37 GMT -5
Great news.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 19:49:37 GMT -5
Awesome! Congratulations, very happy for you!
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Post by goodkel on Oct 4, 2014 4:49:46 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your comments! I went to the cardiologist and he cleared me for surgery (had an ultrasound on my heart as well)! I have my results visit this Tuesday with my doc and hopefully we will schedule surgery then Jennifer YAY! *Knock wood* everything should be smooth sailing from here.  |
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