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Im 486 lbs. bariatric surgery on 10/21 and the cardiologist wants me to get a pet scan. i live in nj and need a scanner that can accommodate my weight

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Will be a problem: First speak to your doctors , for alternative tests , the reason for pet scan , are they suspecting a malignancy ? Or test related to your heart ? .Get in touch with large diagnostic centers , some places may accommodate larger people. Good luck.

Answered 10/2/2013

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PET scan...: Did your cardiologist want you to get a cardiac pet for preoperative clearance? Cardiac spect would probably have a lot of attenuation artifacts.

Answered 12/9/2013

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