Hi, can anyone tell me wh...

Hi, can anyone tell me what the cardiology consult is on Dr. Patterson"s checklist. Do I need to see my internist or a cardiologist? Thanks. I am new to this site. But I have been reading your messages for awhile.

Susan, I went to Columbia Cardiologists at St. Vincents. This is probably where Dr. patterson will refer you. (Actually, I think your PCP will need to refer you, but that's who Dr. P recommended.) Nothing scary. They're going to put some electriodes on you and walk you on a treadmill until they get your heart rate up. Then you sit in a little room until the cardiologist reads the test results and comes to talk with you. I think I was in and out in an hour. Blessings, -Perry 358/325/294/210 Perry P. Perkins Novelist Just Past Oysterville: Shoalwater Book One Read chapter one - www. perryperkinsbooks (Dot Com)

I had that done several months ago, and the worst part of it was (girls, you will understand this) was my boobs flopping all over in the open with these electrode thingies connected (no bra aloud, eek!), almost gave my self a black eye! It was soo embarassing, nobody wants to see a fat chick run, but a topless one, watch yourself, you could get hurt! LOL Good luck! LOL! Brandi

OMG! I didn't realize it's got to be topless! Ewww! Mine aren't really huge, but big enough that I think it would hurt to treadmill without some support. Plus embarassing as hell! I am thankful my doctor does not require that test! Michele