What Does a Pre-Op at the Hospital Before Surgery Consist of?

[Khloé 89]

I assume they will take blood to ensure they have my type on hand just in case, God-forbid, there be a situation that occurs during/after the surgery that requires a transfusion. I've already had a chest x-ray and EKG. What other testing did y'all have to have done in the days before your surgery at your *final* pre-op appt?

[joatsaint 2,814]

The tests, other than the ones you listed already, was 9 vials for bloodwork, EGD (where they put a scope in your stomach). Then I had to go back again to have blood typing done in case I needed blood during surgery (I had to go back again because they have to run the blood tests 3 days or less before the day of surgery).

[Matthew 27]

I just had full blood work (basic chemistry level and hematology, with type and cross for blood), a barium swallow to visualize my stomach, EKG to make sure my ticker was up to snuff....and that was it. Nothing too exciting.

[T'snewstart 251]

For me I only had blood work done. It all depends on the Surgeon's preference.

[SMO 193]

I had blood work and an EKG plus the usual vitals. Also a little interview about history and meds for their chart.

[Khloé 89]

Thanks all! All the tests i had to do for insurance approval was an EKG, blood work, and a chest X-ray. I figured I'd have to do those suing the pre-op, as well. Hopefully no EDG.