Pre-Surgical Testing Concerns

[lovealways 287]

During pre-surgical testing right before surgery, has anyone had their surgery postponed due to a newly found medical condition?

What type of medical conditions could cause a surgeon to put the surgery on hold?

I have a few concerns. My blood work has been coming back abnormal for the past 6 months since I started this whole process. My WBC count is elevated, as well as my ESR and CRP. This indicates there is a certain level of inflammation in my body that has yet to be determined. For the past few months, we've been trying to rule out everything, but have found no answers. My primary doctor told me I could go ahead with the surgery and not to worry about these results...but will the surgeon?

I just get so worked up and anxious because It's been such a LONG process and to think it might possibly be held up because of abnormal WBC count on my blood tests during pre-surgical testing...I would be devasted.

Ugh. I guess I'm just venting and frustrated and scared of the unknown There really is no answers. I guess I have to wait and see. We're still hoping for a surgery date the end of december to first or second week in January.

[msixkiller 96]

They are doing my EDG the day before surgery along with additional bloodwork. I am scared they will see something that will put a screeching halt to my surgery. So I understand your fears. Praying good results for both of us.

[jessica143 23]

Hope all works out well for the both of you... my surgery date is the 28th and I just started with a cough the is causing chest congestion, so I'm getting nervous if it don't go away they will postpone my surgery.. the best to you both

[msixkiller 96]

Hope all works out well for the both of you... my surgery date is the 28th and I just started with a cough the is causing chest congestion, so I'm getting nervous if it don't go away they will postpone my surgery.. the best to you both

Thank you Jessica...wishing you the best on your surgery.

[jessica143 23]

Thank you Jessica...wishing you the best on your surgery.

Thank you

[ponchik 77]

During pre-surgical testing right before surgery' date=' has anyone had their surgery postponed due to a newly found medical condition?

What type of medical conditions could cause a surgeon to put the surgery on hold?

I have a few concerns. My blood work has been coming back abnormal for the past 6 months since I started this whole process. My WBC count is elevated, as well as my ESR and CRP. This indicates there is a certain level of inflammation in my body that has yet to be determined. For the past few months, we've been trying to rule out everything, but have found no answers. My primary doctor told me I could go ahead with the surgery and not to worry about these results...but will the surgeon?

I just get so worked up and anxious because It's been such a LONG process and to think it might possibly be held up because of abnormal WBC count on my blood tests during pre-surgical testing...I would be devasted.

Ugh. I guess I'm just venting and frustrated and scared of the unknown There really is no answers. I guess I have to wait and see. We're still hoping for a surgery date the end of december to first or second week in January.[/quote']

It has been a while but I take that your elevated WBC was not a concern for surgeon? I have elevated WBC and lymphocytes, my pcp ordered retesting after preop on Friday... I am little bit freaking out what if they will stop surgery from happening.. I hope your blood tests come back normal now cheers!