Pre op testing

[boosh10 98]

Hello,

What pre op testing can a 35 year old expect to do before surgery or does it depend on my insurance? Is the same testing done on everyone?

[une nouvelle vie 327]

I would imagine it will depend on your surgeon, your insurance, your bloodwork, and your history with your primary care physician. Some people have little testing while others have a lot. The surgeon will want to be sure they are as certain about your health and risks as can be before they do surgery.

[wjcunni2000 8]

I had to have 3 months of weigh ins for my insurance company with also 2 years of documented weight struggles. My sleeve doctor wanted heart test, stress test, lung test, mental evaluation, endoscopy, nutrienist and blood work. All in all it was about 5 months of tests before my surgery. I am only 3 days out but i lost 21lbs on the liquid diet and have lost the surgery Fluid weight. Be ready for a long process

[JCP 619]

Every policy's requirements are different, and pre-op steps will vary by physician and with your age, BMI, and comorbidities. My plan and physician required no waiting period or weight loss due to my high BMI. I had a pab and mammogram, blood work, colonoscopy / egd, a psych consult, a seminar, a support group meeting, and a consult with a nutritionist... All good to have at my age. It has been quick and painless.

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

It is all based on your insurance. Contact them and they will tell you all of your requirements GL

[onmyway15 4]

My surgeon required blood work, quitting smoking, EGD, stress test, echocardiogram, too lose 10 lbs, psych evaluation and a sleep study for Apnea.

The best thing to do is to contact your insurance and talk with your physician.