Questions and concerns.

[dallasmorris 0]

I am going for my procedure in 4 weeks and my doctor says that I don't need any blood tests or scans witch concerns me alittle considering my mum just went and had the band and her doctor made her have scans and blood tests?

[thesuse2000 698]

No pre-op testing at all? I agree, that doesn't seem right.

[Elode 8,093]

@@dallasmorris That is odd. I only had blood test none of the other testing. I don't have any co morbids though so maybe they didn't feel it needed. I know my anesthesiologist would have required more testing had I been diabetic or had any heart issues but I don't. You would think at the very least they would do blood tests on you.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

doctor says that I don't need blood tests or scans

@@dallasmorris

i wish i had kept records/blog of my pre-op, surgery, et al

i never thought about it, or was concerned but i "think" i didn't have any lab work

not positive - my memory can get shaky

i'm sorry what is the subject??

many tests etc

cardio, stress tests etc

psych test - they gave me the once over quite a few times

but.........pre-op no blood work

PO during my "adventure" my NUT did periodically have me go for blood work

give your doc a call explaining your concern

he'll explain his thoughts whichever way they go

good luck

kathy

Edited November 19, 2014 by proudgrammy

[thesuse2000 698]

two weeks before surgery I had bloodwork, an EKG, a chest x-ray, they looked down my throat to make sure all was clear that they'd be able to access my windpipe after I was under. Lots of questions about my health history, etc. I may be forgetting something else. I was there for a few hours seeing different people/depts. It was very thorough. And I don't have any real comorbidities. When I had my lap band surgery in Mexico they did similar stuff - but it was all the day before.

[maryk10 1]

My surgeon told me the younger you are the less pre op test they do. I am 22 and only had to have blood work to check Iron levels, etc. My mom is 57 and had to have a ton of test!

[dallasmorris 0]

Thanks everybody