Hi mum had her CPET today. It didnt go well. She is a fit 76 year old. She goes to a trainer twice a week and does light weights as well. She is slim and can walk really well without getting breathless. She really struggled with the bike and the test had to be abandoned. She asked if she could use a treadmill instead as she can easily do that but they said no. Her trainer who has worked with her for a few years now wrote a report about her fitness levels but the hospital wouldn't accept it. Her consultant requested the CPET to assess her fitness before a decision on surgery for her cancer could go ahead.
She struggled with the bike as it was too high and couldn't be adjusted and due to her knee replacements and spondylitis in the spine it was difficult.
We are feeling frustrated today. Now we have to wait for a decision based on what we feel was an unfair assessment.
We were wondering if anyone else has experienced this scenario what was your outcome in the end?
Many thanks
Hi Pebbles75
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your mum's diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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Hi thank you for your response. I have now updated my profile.
