Pre-Op Question

[NieMarie 3]

So im scheduled May12th for my sleep, Cardio & To meet with the Psych. How long does it normally take to schedule you for your endoscopy & is that the last step before you get a surgery date?

[Chelly 364]

Hi NieMarie,

The endoscopy was one of the last things I did from my list of requiremenrs from the surgeon and insurance.

For most people that list of requirements takes several months to do to get approval from their insurance company.

I see from your message that your doing three of the requirements in one day and that's a lot to do in one day. I wish you the best in doing those.

Didn't your surgeon give you a time frame of how long it would take to do everything required to get approved from insurance?

What about your nutritional meetings don't you have those too? I'm just curious.

I hope everything goes well for you and the best of luck with your surgery.

Edited May 5, 2014 by Chelly

[NieMarie 3]

Hi NieMarie,

The endoscopy was one of the last things I did from my list of requiremenrs from the surgeon and insurance.

For most people that list of requirements takes several months to do to get approval from their insurance company.

I see from your message that your doing three of the requirements in one day and that's a lot to do in one day. I wish you the best in doing those.

Didn't your surgeon give you a time frame of how long it would take to do everything required to get approved from insurance?

What about your nutritional meetings don't you have those too? I'm just curious.

I hope everything goes well for you and the best of luck with your surgery.

Hello Chelly and Thank you for replying to my post. My surgeon didn't mention a time frame an if he did I forgot, But as I was looking over many post im seeing its taking some 6 months time even. I seen a nutritionist on the day I went to the seminar and with my insurance I have dosent require any classes or extra weight loss program. An after my 3 studies an one day are completed all I have left to do is the endoscopy, and another urine test bein as though they test you for tobacco before an during the day before surgery. Again thanks so much for the well wishes!

Edited May 5, 2014 by NieMarie

[James Marusek 5,244]

Hi NieMarie

It sounds like your track is significantly different than the one I underwent. When I completed the pre-op testing, they analyzed the results and then determined that other specific tests were required. This was the second round of pre-op testing. These were done by specialist in their fields. If they find no problems during the first round of pre-op tests, then there is no second round of testing required. It sounds like you are getting close to the end.

[NieMarie 3]

Hi NieMarie

It sounds like your track is significantly different than the one I underwent. When I completed the pre-op testing, they analyzed the results and then determined that other specific tests were required. This was the second round of pre-op testing. These were done by specialist in their fields. If they find no problems during the first round of pre-op tests, then there is no second round of testing required. It sounds like you are getting close to the end.

Yah. It definitely sounds really different. I live in Philadelphia that maybe why. I already gotten my blood work an urine test done right after I left my seminar and the bariatric center called me back within acouple of days saying everything was in good standing. I think of it this way. The quicker you get the pre-op stuff done the better, my surgeon said the same as well because itll have you waiting and waiting. Thanks for the insite as well. Did you have surgery already?

[James Marusek 5,244]

I had my surgery on May 16, 2013. In a few days, I will be at my one year anniversary date.

[NieMarie 3]

I had my surgery on May 16, 2013. In a few days, I will be at my one year anniversary date.

That's awesome and congratulations on your journey. Can't wait to be where you are.

[BBdoodle 483]

My surgeon after the first initial one-on-one visit (after the WLS class) gave me a check list of things I needed to complete prior to surgery. Some things need to be done a certain amount of days prior too - for example blood work. When scheduling your appointments make sure you tell them that you need to have your test or procedure done prior to your surgery date and usually they are pretty good at scheduling you in - at least I was with all the tests I needed done.

[NieMarie 3]

My surgeon after the first initial one-on-one visit (after the WLS class) gave me a check list of things I needed to complete prior to surgery. Some things need to be done a certain amount of days prior too - for example blood work. When scheduling your appointments make sure you tell them that you need to have your test or procedure done prior to your surgery date and usually they are pretty good at scheduling you in - at least I was with all the tests I needed done.

Yes I had received a checklist as well along with the pre-op diet that I would need to follow along with the Vitamins I would need to purchase

[hannysgrammy 42]

So im scheduled May12th for my sleep, Cardio & To meet with the Psych. How long does it normally take to schedule you for your endoscopy & is that the last step before you get a surgery date?

Mysleep study was last for me and because I failed it. I was put on a cpap for 30 days before my surgeon would see me. Everyone talks about meeting with their surgeon a couple of times. I am told I will meet with mine on May 13 for preop and then again surgery day. Has anyone else had it this way

[NieMarie 3]

Mysleep study was last for me and because I failed it. I was put on a cpap for 30 days before my surgeon would see me. Everyone talks about meeting with their surgeon a couple of times. I am told I will meet with mine on May 13 for preop and then again surgery day. Has anyone else had it this way

So you have mild or severe sleep apnea? If you don't mind me asking

[hannysgrammy 42]

So you have mild or severe sleep apnea? If you don't mind me asking

I was told I quit breathing 86 times durning the night. I will say with my cpap o wake up with a lot more energy

[NieMarie 3]

I was told I quit breathing 86 times durning the night. I will say with my cpap o wake up with a lot more energy

Oh gee!!!!!! That's not good. I heard when on cpap it makes you feel fresh in the morning so thats the awesome thing.

[jtickle 295]

My first appt was March 3rd and I had all my testing done by the time I had my EGD on the 2nd of April. I had another appointment with the surgeon's office to redo my A1c and that was it. My surgery is scheduled for June 25th.

[NieMarie 3]

My first appt was March 3rd and I had all my testing done by the time I had my EGD on the 2nd of April. I had another appointment with the surgeon's office to redo my A1c and that was it. My surgery is scheduled for June 25th.

That's awesome. I know you're excited about bein on the losers bench in June