Medical clearance~ denied for now

Hi everyone, I went for my medical clearance yesterday, and it was denied. The Dr. looked over my chart, and blood work asked me a bunch of questions and went over some things with me. I haven't had my sleep study yet (my overnight is on the 27th.) So I knew that would be a roadblock. My iron is low, and my blood count is missing from my blood work. What kind of surprised me was my E.K.G. came back abnormal, that coupled with the fact that I often times get chest pains not associated with food, some other things, and a strong family history of heart disease, she thinks I may have had a "silent episode" or something like that. So now I have to go have this test done where they inject Dobutamine into my heart to speed it up. She said it will raise my blood pressure and increase my heart rate and breathing. This could actually give me a heart attack! To be honest it scares me. She told me that it's done in a very controlled setting, and if something happens they know what to do. That dosn't ease my mind though. She asked me if I told my P.C.P.about this. I told her I did, that she (my p.c.p.) Listened to my heart with her stethoscope and told me my heart was fine. My M.C. Dr. told me "get a new Dr." Heart disease in women is very hard to detect and I should have had this test a long time ago. I have changed p.c.p.'s because they stopped taking my insurance. That's where I stand at now. I am afraid to have this test done. I have to have it done. It could be a matter of life and death. I want to live. Please pray for me. Thank you all. God bless, Annette

Annette, I will definitely keep you and all involved with this test in my prayers. That does sound very scary and very serious to me. Keep us informed. Shel

Thank you Shel, My appoiment for this test is on Monday at 8:45. I will let you all know what they say. God bless, Annette

Hi Annette, Durring my medical clearences I was diagnosed with diabetes and my heart rate and blood pressure were found to be high. At first I was very scared but then I was reminded that its a blessing that I found out what was wrong with me because now its all being treated and I feel so much better. If I was not going to have wls surgery I would of never addressed these problems untill something bad happend to me. We have a wonderful god who is a great healer who has perfect timing. My surgery has been delayed but I am greatful because at least I will be as healthy as possible before my surgery which from what I understand is very important. I will pray that the lord will provide protection for you when you are having your test and that he will give you peace while you are waiting to have your test done. One of my favorite bible verses is - be still, and know I am God Psalm 46:10. It reminds me that he is control of my life and that no matter what happens if I keep my focus on him and his will all will turn out fine. God Bless, Melanie

Thank you Melanie, I needed to hear that. I am so grateful that The Lord let me find this out before the surgery and not during the surgery. God bless, Annette

Hi Annette! I had that test done on me 9 months ago. It went fine. It sounds a lot worse than it is. A doctor will actually be by your side (it's the law) as they administer the drug. Don't worry, the Lord will also be by your side all the way through it. Do they have a date set yet for this test? Let us know so that we can be praying for you! God bless! Cindy

Hi Cindy, My appointment is this Monday at 8:45am. The Lord keep's telling me just one more battle to fight. I know this is coming from Him, And he will be with me during this time. I posted this on another board and I'm hearing the same thing from everyone. It sounds worse than it is. The Dear Lord has eased my mind, but the rest of me is still a bit shaky. Please do pray for me come Monday morning. Thank you, God bless, Annette

I have had the test twice.. Whats funny is you are laying on the table and the medicine is working... and you look up to the nice Dr and say am I burning calories now? and he says not a one!! man y ou feel like you are running the marathon! I had no problems at all and both tests came back telling me my heart was fine but my FAT was squishing my lungs and I needed to loose it. Linda

You are to funny Linda, Lord bless you, Annette