pre admission testing

[newlife27 323]

So can someone tell me what goes on when u go here im getting my pat this thursday and just wondering whats the deal wit it what to expect

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

So can someone tell me what goes on when u go here im getting my pat this thursday and just wondering whats the deal wit it what to expect

If you're talking about the visit to the hospital about a week before your surgery, at mine they took blood for labs and did a chest xray. They wanted to do an EKG but I told them I had had one in February by the cardiologist in the same building. They said they would get the result from him. I spent more time waiting to see different people than I did actually doing things. All in all, non-eventful.

[newlife27 323]

If you're talking about the visit to the hospital about a week before your surgery' date=' at mine they took blood for labs and did a chest xray. They wanted to do an EKG but I told them I had had one in February by the cardiologist in the same building. They said they would get the result from him. I spent more time waiting to see different people than I did actually doing things. All in all, non-eventful.[/quote']

Well isnt that grand:/ ugh how long were u there??

[Prettynpink1982 103]

Yeah I guess That's Why they want me to fast before going for two hours.. But at least in those two hours I can have Water

[ladee24 0]

It took me about 2 hours to complete paperwork, payment, bloodwork and xrays. I too didnt do an EKG because I recently had one.

[newlife27 323]

It took me about 2 hours to complete paperwork' date=' payment, bloodwork and xrays. I too didnt do an EKG because I recently had one.[/quote']

Ummmm ...payment????

[ladee24 0]

Yes. The cost for the hospital was $1650. They allowed me to pay $550 up front then like $97/mo for the next 12 months. Im not sure what the physician (surgeon) or the anesthesiologist cost will be. I know it will not be nearly as much as the hospital charges. My insurance covered 85% of the cost.

[Prettynpink1982 103]

Hopefully none.. Lol...my insurance has been picking up the tab... I've only had to pay for co-payments of $15 and my psych evaluation for $225... So they better keep shelling out the dough.. Lol

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Well isnt that grand:/ ugh how long were u there??

3 to 4 hours. It could have been shorter had I got there at 7a when they opened, but no, I had to sleep in that day.

[newlife27 323]

Yes. The cost for the hospital was 1650. They allowed me to pay 550 up front then like 97/mo for the next 12 months. Im not sure what the physician (surgeon) or the anesthesiologist cost will be. I know it will not be nearly as much as the hospital charges. My insurance covered 85% of the cost.

Oh ok...I see

[newlife27 323]

3 to 4 hours. It could have been shorter had I got there at 7a when they opened' date=' but no, I had to sleep in that day. [/quote']

Hahaha yea they just called me and asked me to come at 730a at forst they said 815a