pre surgery testing

[lovemyboys 3]

I was just wondering what kind of pre surgery testing ur doc had u do. Mine is having me do an EGD and a sleep apnea test and a stress test. What did y'all have to do? My cousin is having the same surgery but different doc and she doesn't have to do the sleep study. Just curious.

[Nancy Rivers 24]

I am having my EGD tomorrow. I don't have to do the sleep study because I was previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. I have already had an ultrasound of the gallbladder and a complete blood workup including Vitamin assay and an urine sample taken.

I'm anticipating a couple more tests - like EKG and perhaps another round of blood tests shortly before the actual surgery - but I don't know that for sure. I hope to find out for sure on Monday.

What tests each doctor orders is different and it is partially based on the patient's history too. It's not surprising that many of us have different tests. I know some on here have to have pulmonary and cardiac clearances - I didn't because I don't have any issues that way.

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

I was just wondering what kind of pre surgery testing ur doc had u do. Mine is having me do an EGD and a sleep apnea test and a stress test. What did y'all have to do? My cousin is having the same surgery but different doc and she doesn't have to do the sleep study. Just curious.

Hi,

Each of us are different with our co-morbidities, health risks and weight. The doctors &/or hospitals are all different with thier requirements. As long as you have faith in your doctor that is preforming your surgery, you will be all set.

All doctors are different with their pre-op diets, post op diets, how long you stay in hospital, if drain tube is used and if so when it comes out,, your limitatons post op on what you can do and cannot do... Each doctor has thier own guidelines.

I had only the eco and advance blood testing... but I did not have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep acnea, no other side issues other than being bigger than life and unable to lose wieight.

Good luck

[kellyw74 258]

I had to do lots of bloodwork, a nictoene test, pregnancy test, h pylori testing, EGD, Upper GI.

That was it!

Kelly

[ShellBear 26]

I had to do lots of bloodwork, a nictoene test, pregnancy test, h pylori testing, EGD, Upper GI.

That was it!

Kelly

Hi Kelly, I was wondering what tests Kaiser requires. I guess you answered my question. So, how bad was the EGD and Upper GI?

Thanks,

Shell

[MISSKITTY 0]

I had an EKG, chest x-ray, and bloodwork...that's all

[Douceur72 3]

I only had the routine pre-op stuff the morning of surgery - chest xray, EKG and labs.

I was just wondering what kind of pre surgery testing ur doc had u do. Mine is having me do an EGD and a sleep apnea test and a stress test. What did y'all have to do? My cousin is having the same surgery but different doc and she doesn't have to do the sleep study. Just curious.