Re: EKG PRE-OP

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I agree with having the EKG before you leave home. I got my EKG before I left

but didn't look at the results until I got home. I had an abnormal EKG and was

unable to do anything about it because it was a holiday weekend. I went to N.C.

not knowing if I would be able to have the surgery or not. I saw DR.R. in

clinic

on Tuesday and he wanted a cardiology consult. My surgery was scheduled for

Fri.

To make a long story short, it made for an increase in stress for me, extra work

for Dr. R and his staff (they had to find a cardiologist that would see me on

short notice) and I had a whopping bill almost $700. I did get most of it back

from my insurance co. but I had to go through the aggravation. This could have

been avoided if someone (even me) had noticed that the EKG was abnormal when it

was done. Just my 2 cents.

Darlene

RobandJoyplus4@... wrote:

> ,

> I am having surgery on the 19th. That is why I asked you to join us for

> a light meal on Tuesday and then you said you were going to go out with your

> husband for your " last " meal.

> About your EKG I think it is better to get it done before you go to NC

> because if something is wrong then it won't be a wasted trip. I am seeing my

> doctor on the 10th and I am going to tell him to do an EKG on me and I know

> he will say but we already did one and I am going to say it needs to be no

> more then 30 days before surgery. So we will have to do another one. I guess

> I just like to have everything done and then I don't have to worry about it.

> Well, have a good day and I will see you at the clinic at 9am....so glad

> you got the changed........Have a good day.

> Joyce in KY

> MGB July 19, 2000

>

> In a message dated 7/6/00 6:53:05 AM Central Daylight Time,

> TeacherGator@... writes:

>

> << Joyce - I noticed you have posted MGB July 19 . . I thought you were on

> the

> 20th too??? I am getting confused of everyones dates! Regarding blood work

> adn EKG, I am waiting for Dr.'s office to open now so I can get it done -

> yesterday I had already eaten and she wants me to get it on en empty stomach

> (?) The EKG, however, my Dr. said she always has her patients get it done

> prior to surgery at the hospital, so I called Debbie and she said if that's

> how my Dr. wanted me to do it, then I will just have to get it done at

> Durham

> Regional (!?) Has anybody else waited to get the EKG done at the hospital?

> Does it hold things up, or is it OK?????

>

> I did change my clinical to 9am so I can be withand meet everyone - all of

> my

> long lost sisters . . especially my Older Sis! ; )

>

>

> See you all in 12 days at clinical . . .eeeeeee!

>

> Younger L.

> >>

>

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