Thanks MsJamie;
Actually I'm trying for a Saturday arrival. That last day at home is not as important as the extra day of prep for my start on Monday.
Hal
Applied to Prime yesterday
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hal380 Thanks this.
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When everything was done they said - "You're fine, No Problem, all the blood work is good, the x-ray is clear, and you're good to go" Upon release they recommended a "Cardiac Follow up". So now I have a referral for the cardiac specialist, and waiting for the apt.
I assume I will be cleared - but now do I have a stigma of having "Heart Trouble"?
Oh Well there goes my 11/3 start at Springfield, Lets see what happens next.
Regards to allLast edited: Oct 11, 2014
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If you're cleared, you're cleared.
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When it comes to all things medical, never "assume" you'll be cleared. Your primary physician should know what you plan to do - so s/he can give you a rational prognosis - and Prime definitely needs to know the details. Never, ever hide anything from them. Their docs will talk with your docs and make decisions based on that chat.
Any medical limitations or follow-up requirements may result in a less-than-two year med card. Or not. It just depends.hal380 Thanks this. -
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Thank you all for your replies to my most recent post. I will definitely make and keep the apt with the cardiologist. I will not in any way evade or mislead him/her with my driving plans. I do have a clearance letter from the eye doc regarding my driving intentions.
What is really frustrating is that the anesthesiologist seems to have a reputation for being needlessly conservative in her evaluations of patients. I was in the surgeon's office for follow up - the day after surgery, and she said, " I heard you had to go to the ER". I said yeah, but everything was ok and they sent me home. My eye surgeon said that on the same day as my procedure, the anesthesiologist had prevented a cataract procedure even though the patient had a clearance from her cardiologist. So I think I may be the victim of a super cautious Dr.
I know people will say that its better to be safe than sorry, but I'm sure that there are very few "Text Book Perfect" patients. Everyone has something.
In any case this too will pass, and I will be in Springfield - probably sometime in November.
Regards
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Be sure to have those clearance letters. When you go for your physical, you'll have to check the appropriate boxes for the "Have you had any of the following" section, and you'll need the letters for the doctor. If you don't have them, you'll be sent home to get them. Yes, it slows things down a bit, but you'll be fine.
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There is nothing "abnormally low" about a heart rate of 50 to 60bpm, I have would told that doc to get lost. Are you fit, athletic or active, how old are you? I went through most of my life, thus far, with a heart rate of 45 to 50 bpm, the nurse or doc would always comment along the line of, "you must be a runner". I have made a lifetime habit of staying fit.
The anesthesiologist is a nervous nelly causing unease in regard to you in an effort to CYA herself.
Know yourself and be sure your GP knows you, the two of you together know best how to care for yourself.
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Yes the anesthesiologist is a nervous nelly and has now caused a real problem for me. I have no idea when my cardiac apt will be, and what happens if I have a nervous nelly cardio doc? I almost made my travel reservation - non refundable to fly to Springfield. Oh well, this to will pass.
Regards
Hal
PS - I have family in Alaska
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