pre-op testing?

luv2blab · February 5, 2007

I am scheduled tomorrow at the hospital for pre-op testing. The only thing I know for sure is that I'll have fasting blood work done. The paper also says expect to be there for 2 hours. What else will be done?

Elisabethsew · February 5, 2007

You'll speak with an anesthesiologist, have an EKG, get a chest x-ray, pee in a cup, have a brief history and physical, and blood work. If any of this was done already, chances are you won't need to repeat it. My pre-op testing was only about 30 minutes long.

luv2blab · February 5, 2007

Thank you for the fast response and info.

NJChick · February 5, 2007

The only pre op test I had was the blood work...the ekg, etc..was done way before that.

GOOD LUCK !!!! When is the big day?

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luv2blab · February 6, 2007

Fasting bloodwork, chest x-ray, sat down with nurse for medical history and vitals. I will be going in on Tuesday Feb 13'th for the surgery. All my pre-admission stuff is done now. I will be there overnight at minimum. I was given Rx for liquid morphine and liquid zantac for recovery at home.

I made it thru another day on liquids. I cannot wait to get to the mushies stage! I am hungry for a hot cooked meal.

NJChick · February 6, 2007

Hang in there, its so worth it

Where are you from?

luv2blab · February 7, 2007

I got on the scale today to see if this diet has been working. That was a boost I really needed. Sometimes I get so hungry I wanna scream...but it

passes.

I soon will learn how to add all the neat little info you all have under your posts.

5'10 34 yr old married mother of 2 in Burlington County NJ

Highest weight=289

Current weight=280

Goal weight= 185

NJChick · February 9, 2007

Congratulations on the 8 lbs !!! whoootttt !!! Why don't you join us on the Monthly Chat... For february its titled TGIF. The support there is amazing.