Pre-Op Tests

[tappingmom 85]

My first official appointments with my bariatric center aren't until June 24th. I'm having lab work done as well as meeting with the bariatric nurse, bariatrician and psychologist. I won't know what other medical tests I'll need prior to my surgery until at least after my first appointment, but based on my co-morbidities of GERD, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes, what type of tests might I expect?

[red37 116]

I did not have the same health issues as you, but I had to have an endoscopy. Which was super easy, worst part was the IV!

[Djmohr 6,965]

I did have the same comorbitities as you. I did not have to have an endoscopy but I had to have a full heart stress test, labs, and had to bring in my last sleep study and current readings.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

Hello - the only pre-op test I had was an endoscopy and it was easy......good luck!

[ohjul 51]

sleep study for apnea- if you haven't already been tested. Good luck!

[hello new me! 9]

I had gerd so I had to have an EGD, during this they took a biopsy to test for H pylori. Good luck on you process!

Edited May 21, 2015 by hello new me!

[sparksrn 65]

I have GERD, High Cholesterol, sleep Apnea. Had to have cardiac stress test, pulmonary function test, endoscopy, psych eval, and nutrition consult. Went from first free consult in April to Surgery June 1st with insurance approval!

[Daisee68 2,493]

Same co-morbidities - I had to do Upper GI/barium swallow, EKG/stress test, psych eval, sleep study and 4 NUT visits. I will have pre-op appt Tuesday which I know involves some bloodwork.

[tappingmom 85]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Gives me more stuff to look up and be prepared for!

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

It just depends on your health issues and your doctor. I had echo, x-rays, blood tests, upper gi, sleep labs, colonoscopy, ekg and I am sure I am forgetting something lol.

[ski66 44]

My last test today,looking forward to big day.

[Tiana Harris 24]

I had the same issues, I had endoscopy, EKG, Chest xRay and Bloodwork

[ski66 44]

I had same issues.

[tappingmom 85]

Thought I'd give a little update after my first set of appointments at the bariatric center.

During my first set of appointments I had an EKG and a ton of blood work - 9 vials worth. I also took home an ApneaLink to capture one night's breathing and oxygen levels. I didn't have any reason to believe I have sleep apnea, but lo and behold, I got a call after they reviewed the ApneaLink data and now I need to have a full sleep study.

About 25 years ago I was diagnosed with colitis. I would have occasional flair ups that would send me to the emergency room, but I haven't had an episode in about 17 years. However, my bariatrician was concerned about it, especially since I am opting for the gastric bypass. He said if they did the bypass and then ended up with Chron's Disease or ulcerative colitis, it would be catastrophic. Hearing the doctor say catastrophic kind of freaked me out a bit. Anyway, it looks like I will also end up having to have a colonoscopy and likely an upper GI series. If they do find something, it sounds like they would still be able to do the sleeve so I'm thankful that.

Next set of appointments are 7/24, wonder what they'll come up with this time?

[Andream33 0]

Tappingmom, what clinic are you going to?