preop visit?

[******** 397]

What is the point of this visit? I was told it is to meet with the anesthesiologist but I just had my tonsils out in January and didn't have to meet with anyone. .same hospital, same insurance

[georgiapeach 2]

At my pre-op they took more blood, did an EKG, I paid (self-pay) and the nurse asked me a million questions.

[EJamiFan 7]

I assume most doctors and hospitals have different things they go over at the pre op appt.

I just had mine today. I met with my doctor and weighed in, spoke with him and his nurse. He did a quick physical exam, listened to heart and lungs and such. They gave me information on expectations for surgery, after surgery hospital stay, Vitamins and diet after surgery, etc.

I was sent over to the hospital for labwork and an ekg. The nurse at the hospital was very informative and answered all of my questions.

All in all, it was a good thing for me and made me feel even more sure that I am in good hands.

[EJamiFan 7]

Oh yah....can't forget the paperwork and paying my portion of the surgery costs.

[******** 397]

Yeah I met with my surgeon the other day and I'm gonna do lab work at my drs office that's why I dont get it