Question:
I have PVC's. will this automatically omit me from having RNY?

I have been diagnosed with PVCs has anyone ever been turned down because of this? I need the surgery.    — jackie F. (posted on June 28, 2002)

June 28, 2002
Unless you have a huge number of them it shouldnt affect anything. Everyone has a PVC every now and then. Just in case you didnt know, it stands for premature ventricular contraction. It just means your heart is having a premature beat. Drinking caffeine or smoking can cause them, and some medications. If you think it might be a problem, cut out the stimulants such as those mentioned above. If that doesnt work, definately talk to a doctor to see what might be causing them. Good luck!!
   — Cory F.

June 28, 2002
I have these, and all I had to do was get a letter for cardiac clearance from my cardiologist. Post-op June 11 2002.
   — Jennifer Y.

June 30, 2002
I had those pre op and the surgeon knew and it did not keep me from having the surgery June 11th. I actually think they are less now, maybe less stress, now that the surgery is over. I did a lot of worrying unnecessarily.
   — Georgia H.

June 30, 2002
I had some that showed up during my sleep study, but I was still allowed to have surgery.
   — Lisa N M.