pre op appointment

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

I just scheduled my pre op testing.

Can anyone tell me what to expect?

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Well, I guess it varies depending on your surgeon and other medical conditions but I had

an ekg,

upper gi,

gall bladder ultra sound,

lots and lots of blood work,

two pregnancy tests,

2 nutritional classes,

5 meetings with nutritionist,

I was required to loss 10% of excess body weight (for me it was 10 pounds),

support group attended,

and a pysch evaluation.

Hope that answers your question. Good luck to you.

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Thank you

[disappearingme 0]

I blogged about my consultation: http://theamazingdisappearingme.blogspot.com/2010/10/consultation.html

Basically, they took my weight, gave me an exam and went over insurance requirements. I already knew that I wanted the sleeve, so we didn't really go over options. They put me on what they call the Fast Track because I have minimal insurance requirements and no serious health issues. They gave me a list of things to do. I already knew some of them, so I got them done before I even had the appointment. I just had my PCP send me for the stress test and the sleep study. All I have left to do is the endoscopy, chest xray, labwork and psych eval. Hope that helps!

[disappearingme 0]

Oh nevermind, I misread your post. I didn't see the testing part, I thought it was consultation. Good luck!

[laylasmojo 10]

They deffinatly do vary depending on the surgen and you health at the time of consultation for me I have do...

get and Ummper GI

blood work

H.pilori test

phych eval

nutrition apt

and he also has the Higher bmi'ers see a cardiologist and pulminologist

I also had to have for my insurance

two tobaco tests

and 5 EAP sessions

Good Luck and have fun with all your testing

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Thanks for the help!