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08-21-2011, 04:32 PM
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 Hi I'm back and I need help. Went to my appt. Wensday to get Pre-Op Clearance from Cardiolgist he is sending me to get a Stress Test. What is a stress test and what do I have to do during this test ? The reason I am asking is if it has to do with a treadmill or a exercise bike I am going to FAIL due to my busted up knee I got in a automobile accident. I am starting to get nervous.... Thanks for hearing me out.
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08-21-2011, 04:45 PM
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There are two ways to do a stress test. One is on a treadmill, but with a bad knee you wouldn't be put through that one. The other involves chemically stressing your heart through an IV. You lie there and they inject something that'll make you feel like you just swam the English Channel with sharks chasing you and that gives them the results they need.
This is a common procedure with the risks well-defined and understood. It won't be a lot of fun, but when you have your surgery, it will have been worth it.
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08-21-2011, 06:54 PM
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| | Big Loser
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Originally Posted by Perfesser  The other involves chemically stressing your heart through an IV. You lie there and they inject something that'll make you feel like you just swam the English Channel with sharks chasing you and that gives them the results they need.
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I literally just laughed out loud! That is the best way to put that feeling! 
But seriously, don't stress about the stress test, it is really simple. Even with my busted up knees, I was able to do the treadmill one. I just told them in the beginning about my knees and then told them when it was too much for my knee.
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08-21-2011, 09:42 PM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Hey LK Lady... I did the IV one... it doesn't hurt but it does feel weird. I too had bad knees and couldn't do the treadmil. Check your private messages I left ya a message...
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08-22-2011, 11:15 AM
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They injected me with adrinaline to make my heart race like I was exercising because of my back I had an enjury a few years ago! So I am sure they can do it for you as well! Good luck with everything!
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08-22-2011, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Dakota
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i read all this information from everyone...the ONLY test that i had to do was weigh on a cattle scale (basically) and the doc listened to my heart....That was all....im not sure why i didnt have to do any of this...makes me really doubt the docs aound here. crazy
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08-22-2011, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, New York
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Pre surgery I had a bad back, bad knees and bad ankles, so running a treadmill was out of the question. I had the IV type of stress test and like the others have said, it felt weird, but was really no big deal. By the way, post surgery, I have none of those problems and can now run on a treadmill 
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08-22-2011, 10:58 PM
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|  Thank you guys for all....
Wow..Thank you guys for the feedback it help me mellow out panic phase is gone. Today I had my appt. for a ECHOGRAM and yes you were right I am getting the Lexiscan Test the Resting Phase is 08-26 and the Stress Test is 08-29 then I will be getting my results 09-02 Thank Again
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