Cardiologist Stress Test

I'm new to the forum & have an appt w/dr at Institute for Bariatric Surgery in Lenexa, KS in a week. I 'm getting the lap band and am self pay. Does anyone know what the Cardiologist Stress test costs & if everyone is required to get one. I don't know if my PCP insurance will pay for it. Also has everyone had to do the 10 day liquid diet preop & is it shorter or longer for different people?

Hi there: Today's my first day of the liquid diet. My hubby had the gastric bypass done and he was on it for 2 weeks before surgery. I only have to be on it for a week, plus he had to have one meal a day whereas I don't get any meals. I guess it depends on the person. I took a stress echocardiogram. My primary dr. wanted me to take it and it was paid for by the insurance. Good luck!!!

I had to see a cardiologist because my EKG resulted in an abnormal reading. Everything was just fine. I too am on the liquids because my surgery is IN THE MORNING AT 10 AM

I had to go on the 10 day liquid diet. My lap-band surgery was March 2,2007. I did not have to have a stress test before surgery but.....during surgery my heart did some funky thing and I was taken the next day for a stress test which came back ok. The dr actually thought I had a heart attack on the table. But nope I am fine!

a stress test is considered diagnostic by most insurance companies and therefore covered... some require prior authorization for it as well.