What pre-op tests and exams are needed?

bootsdtr · July 21, 2007

I've just spent 30 minutes on google trying to get answers, so now I think I'll ask you wonderful people!

WHAT all tests and exams have your doctors ordered prior to Lap band?

It only makes sense they need a Blood type/cross match, Complete Blood Count w/Differential and an EKG.

I also understand the 'Nut' consultation and the Psych consultation, but what is this about a 'sleep apnea' evaluation?

Oh, and a Barium Swallow?????

HELP!

wanabthin · July 22, 2007

My experience has been that everyone is different. If there is reason to believe that you have sleep apnea of coarse they want this checked out. The same with any other health issues you may have. For me, I am pretty healthy and have no current signs of any undiagnosed health problems, also I am self pay so the only thing required by my doc. was the psych eval and that was it. But, like I said every case is different and every doc. is different.

bootsdtr · July 22, 2007

Thank you so much. I'm learning. You're right, it's not only one's health, but private pay vs what an insurance will require. I guess the problem is that I feel after seeing the nurse, doctor and dietician, nothings' happended; no one has called to follow up. I don't know what to expect and so I'm kind of 'freaking' a little. Guess it's part of the learning experience. I do appreciate you!.