This may sound weird and gross

[mchelly74 0]

Hi I'm really afraid to post in reaction that someone may find this gross but since I am hidin behind my laptop I have a question

-during pre-op blood testing do they test on a std panel? I was an unlucky person who contracted herpes at birth. I am now 35 and living well but I am in need of this surgery because I have been overweight all my life. So if anyone could tell me if the blood test they perform pre-op shows std/sti's?:thumbup1:

[Frankie 0]

My doctor did not (gives you a copy of your blood work). I can't see any medical reason why they would test that for this surgery.

Good luck,

Frankie

VSG 3/22/10

[VV2010 1]

My doctor didn't. See.....the best part about this forum is that you can ask absolutely anything! Good luck:)

[Jane_J 117]

Hi I'm really afraid to post in reaction that someone may find this gross but since I am hidin behind my laptop I have a question

-during pre-op blood testing do they test on a std panel? I was an unlucky person who contracted herpes at birth. I am now 35 and living well but I am in need of this surgery because I have been overweight all my life. So if anyone could tell me if the blood test they perform pre-op shows std/sti's?:thumbup:

No I don't think it will. I think blood markers if any would not really be any different from someone who has had cold sores round their mouth. Please don't worry about this.

Jane x

[educationrulz 18]

I think this is something you could just inform your surgeon and hospital of on your history and physical forms. I can't see how it would affect you having surgery. Surgeon's are used to operating on people with various health conditions and they would just take to proper precautions - although I can't see why they would need any in your case. But, I do think it should be part of your medical record. For example, they may catheterize you. In this situation, they should have this info in your record just in case.

[dbrar88 5]

No, they will not be able to tell from blood test. You are safe.

[lorden88 1]

I am a Kaiser member and they will do an STD blood panel if you are sexually active. You have nothing to be fearful about, There are millions of people living with Herpes who have surgery and are just fine. From a medical stand point I would share this information with the surgeon especially if you are taking any medication. Good luck and I am sure you will do just fine!

Edited July 28, 2010 by lorden88

[Donna4545 13]

My hospital insisted on a pregnancy test, but no STD tests BUT always tell your doctor and your lawyer EVERYTHING. These are words to live by. When they are prepping you for surgery, let them know you have herpes. It will not be a big deal to them, but you never know how they might have to monitor/modify what they do with the Foley catheter so that it doesn't irritate your condition. Don't be embarrassed--hell I started my period the day before surgery and had to tell them that lol! They just deal with it. Never feel bad about your condition--it's just a medical fact, not a moral judgment. Good luck with the surgery!

[lunarose 97]

If they do test for stds it would be for HIV and syphilis.

[kristykreem 0]

something like 80% of the adult US population has some form of herpes. don't sweat it!