pre-op questions

i am scheduled for my pre op on weds. the 4th. i have to have a chemical stress test and i am nervous. never had one done before. i was wondering if anyone has had one and does it pick up things like mitral regirgitation. does anyone know if it does is that a bad enough thing that my surgery could be postponed or cancelled? I am very nervous. i have been told that i have a mitral regirgitation but it apparently never has bothered me. so if anyone could give me some advice it would be helpful. i am worried and feeling very anxious about the whole bit. I mean if i can make it clear through the pre-op then my surgery WILL finally happen on mon the 9th. thanks rs

You're having an adenosine stress test, I assume? I've had one. It's a very strange sensation as you feel your heart pounding while you're just sitting there. Try to relax and breathe slowly. It doesn't last too long and once they stop injecting the adenosine, you feel better right away. I doubt the mitral regurgitation will cause a problem, but I'm not a doctor. Just try to relax and all will be well.

donna thanks for the information. seems to be a consensus about me just trying to relax. i will do that! rach

Hi Rach.........I had my chemical stress test at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. It wasn't anything to worry about. The most important thing is to just relax and let it happen. Yes, I guess I felt kinda fluttery while they were putting the chemical in, but it all went so quickly that it was no big deal. I don't know anything about the mitral thing, but would ask your doc for some clarification. The most important thing you can do in preparing for this surgery is to get as much information about as many issues as you can. Knowledge is, indeed, power. And with knowledge, you can relax and get through all the tests and surgery and first couple of months and then on to this most wonderful of new lives! I'm close to you, in De Soto, so if I can help you at all please feel free to email me............Judy

Thanks Judy for the information!! i am not really worried about the test itself now that i have researched it more and found out more about what it does look for. it is just one of those worries that you know you have come so far and the anticipation of the DAY is weighing on me. I am just so ready to do this and start my life a new that i feel like a kid again!! but i will remember to RELAX AND LET IT DO ITS THING!! thanks again. i am glad to hear from someone close to me. i will keep you updated rach