the days before surgery

[jdillon 355]

What kind of Final tests are performed before surgery? Do I need to request a few days prior to surgery?

[Jennifer2575 55]

What kind of Final tests are performed before surgery? Do I need to request a few days prior to surgery?

. Usually the surgeon requires bloodwork, urine test and chest X-ray. Then you have your final pre op visit with doc and dietician. They should have the results so they can discuss at final pre op.

[Jennifer2575 55]

. Usually the surgeon requires bloodwork, urine test and chest X-ray. Then you have your final pre op visit with doc and dietician. They should have the results so they can discuss at final pre op.

. Oh and the h. Pylori breath test and EKG. I did all but the chest X-ray with my primary doctor. it seems a lot but I had it all done in a 20 minute doc appt.

[jdillon 355]

The chest xray they've given me a paper to take and various locations to go and the blood work I just did. Might have to go again. The lady who drew the blood said no and the lady in the office told me it expires in 2 months and I have 3 1/2 months to go so I don't know.

[Jennifer2575 55]

The chest xray they've given me a paper to take and various locations to go and the blood work I just did. Might have to go again. The lady who drew the blood said no and the lady in the office told me it expires in 2 months and I have 3 1/2 months to go so I don't know.

. Typically they want bloodwork/EKG/chest X-ray within a few weeks prior to surgery but I'm sure they will let u know!! Goodluck the next 3.5 months- it will go fast!!

[cammie8825 27]

My surgery is in two weeks and I went today for an EKG, chest xray, abd ultrasound, barium swallow test, and lab work. I had the H. Pylori test in office with my last consult. I do not have anything else to do except start the liquid diet on Friday and do it for 10 days.

[She's_Sleeved 93]

I had to do blood work, urinalysis, chest x-ray, and an EKG at the hospital that I will be having my surgery at. I will not see my surgeon again until the day of.

Edited April 1, 2014 by She's_Sleeved

[Reviewer 20]

I had blood work, chest X-ray and a pulmonary function test the day before surgery. I took that day off plus 3 weeks for recovery. Please take as much time as possible to recover.

[jdillon 355]

Wow the list of things we do for surgery!

[Tangy 61]

The chest xray they've given me a paper to take and various locations to go and the blood work I just did. Might have to go again. The lady who drew the blood said no and the lady in the office told me it expires in 2 months and I have 3 1/2 months to go so I don't know.

This is what my surgeon's office has on their pre op testing sheet:

Chest X-ray - must be within 6 months of surgery EKG - must be within 30 days of surgery- I have to do again

Lab work- within 30 days of surgery

[jdillon 355]

My lab is 2 months before surgery or it expires