What preop tests did you have?

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They require you to do a drug test? Is it your insurance that requires it or your surgeon? I've never heard of that before.

I've had to/will have to do many tests. I've had:

-Venus doppler of legs

-Chest x-ray

-Stomach ultrasound

-Endoscopy

-sleep study and extra overnight to get cpap programmed for me

-Psych Evaluation

-Blood work

-Echocardiogram

-Stress Test for the Cardiologist

-Not sure what it'll involve yet, but I also have to have clearance from the pulmonologist.

It's been a lot, but it'll be worth it in the end.

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My surgeon does the drug testing. I thought it was weird but I don't do any drugs, so whatever.

Wow, they really put you through the wringer! Do you have some pre-existing health problems or something?

Huh. That is odd, but I likely wouldn't care much either.

Haha, yeah, you can definitely say that! My insurance (United Healthcare Community Plan) requires all these tests. What's even more fun is that for each doctor I see, I have to get a referral from my primary care physician. I've never been a big fan of going to the doctors for that reason -- paperwork and phone calls that feel like they go nowhere. Thankfully, I know for sure there will be a reward at the end for all the time I've spent in Dr's offices this year.

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Ugh, that sounds like a NIGHTMARE. I'm self pay so all this crap is ordered by my surgeon. At least I don't have to wait on referrals. I've had a grand total of NINE dr appts in the past 7 days, I had 3 just today. Hopefully only one more!