blood work

[ktbbailey77 3]

First off, what kind of blood tests do they do before surgery? Second, did anyone have a nicotine test before surgery?

[WildGrits 101]

I did not have a nicotine test and I have not heard of anyone having one either. The blood work is a complete blood panel. They will also do that blood work before every after care appointment.

[GAWildKat 82]

I had a nicotine test this week, depends on the doctor whether they test or not. He will cancel surgery if the test is positive. Nicotine and the other chemicals in tobacco products impede and cause life threatening complications with recovery. WildGrits is right, it's a complete blood panel with a through check of everything. The Nurse Coordinator called me to complain that I'm anemic preop lol. I'm a paleskinned redhead, duh lol.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

@@ktbbailey77 They will most likely give you a complete blood panel including fasting for your pre-operative testing. Also, most surgeons do a nicotine test as well because it is believed smoking can hinder healing and cause ulcers.

[ktbbailey77 3]

Thank you everyone