Which medical tests can I expect to undergo prior to surgery?

[TracyBar 132]

Hi - I'm wondering if there are tests that are typical for those undergoing sleeve surgery, and perhaps atypical tests that could be done dependant on a specific patient.

When at my intake appt. the nurse said they would test me for reflux (a probe I'm assuming) because I've been prescribed medication for occasional reflux. This led to her suggesting that I would then be a better candidate for gastric bypass if I have reflux. This is something I couldn't do as I have bowel issues and I understand dumping is not uncommon in gastric bypass. I think maybe I ought to have gotten into a bit more detail on the issues I do have! I'll have more opportunities to do so though...

Thanks for the input!

[Smdnght28 69]

I'm still Pre op but I need a sleep study, EKG, bloodwork, RUQ ultrasound, upper GI, chest X ray, Pap smear

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[teedsg 253]

What is a RUQ ultrasound?

[Smdnght28 69]

@@teedsg an ultrasound of your liver

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[Melsyboo 43]

I am pre-op and just went for upper gi, chest X-ray, and abdominal ultrasound. They also would've done sleep study if sleep apnea was an issue. I also have an upcoming cardiologist appt. I assume stress test and ekg will be done

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[trekker954 421]

I went thru Cleveland clinic and I truly believe what a scam. I kept getting referred to different doctors for clearance who ordered some pretty invasive tests which some carried hefty copays. I believe they took advantage of my desperation to get approval for this surgery.

Every test came back just fine.

Glad to learn I was a heathy fatty but still. What a racket.

Good luck.

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[mr1121 59]

You only dump if you eat the wrong things. My husband had the bypass 9-28-15 and has never dumped. Just fyi

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[mr1121 59]

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!

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[TracyBar 132]

I went thru Cleveland clinic and I truly believe what a scam. I kept getting referred to different doctors for clearance who ordered some pretty invasive tests which some carried hefty copays. I believe they took advantage of my desperation to get approval for this surgery.

Every test came back just fine.

Glad to learn I was a heathy fatty but still. What a racket.

Good luck.

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Nasty being a source of extra income to the doctors (grrr) but had to laugh at your healthy fatty comment - pretty much me !

You only dump if you eat the wrong things. My husband had the bypass 9-28-15 and has never dumped. Just fyi

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thanks - good to know!

[TracyBar 132]

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!

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mr1121 - can they decline you if you smoke??

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

I went thru Cleveland clinic and I truly believe what a scam. I kept getting referred to different doctors for clearance who ordered some pretty invasive tests which some carried hefty copays. I believe they took advantage of my desperation to get approval for this surgery.

Every test came back just fine.

Glad to learn I was a heathy fatty but still. What a racket.

Good luck.

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See, I feel totally the other way. I'm glad my doctor has been thorough because we found out some issues we wouldn't have otherwise. My sister had a doctor 15yrs ago that just moved people through and she ended up in icu for a month.. Thankfully today she's good.. But that's partly why it's taken me so long to get to this point of surgery

Munky

[Melsyboo 43]

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!

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mr1121 - can they decline you if you smoke??

My program will decline you if you smoke. They even do a test before surgery to determine if there is nicotine in your system. They made sure they stressed this fact at the seminar I attended.

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[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!

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mr1121 - can they decline you if you smoke??

My program will decline you if you smoke. They even do a test before surgery to determine if there is nicotine in your system. They made sure they stressed this fact at the seminar I attended.

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Same here, he wouldn't even let me start doing the other testing untill I was off cigz for 2 months and did a nicotine test .. I left his office January 28th, woke up February 4th and began .. NOT SMOKING .. .. OH .. and will be doing another nicotine test before the surgery!!

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[ella37 455]

I feel like I had a billion tests... on top of all the blood tests I had an EKG, echo, pulmonary function test, upper endoscopy, ultrasound of gallbladder and liver, psych eval, drug test, and physical by my GP for surgical clearance. One week I had 8 dr appts!

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!


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mr1121 - can they decline you if you smoke??

My surgeon didn't make quitting a requirement for his sleeve patients unless they were very high BMI. However, quit beforehand if you can. I smoked up until the morning of the surgery and now I'm trying to quit. I haven't smoked since that morning which was 5 days ago but MAN, it's sooooo hard to quit when you're giving up so many things at once.

[TracyBar 132]

I feel like I had a billion tests... on top of all the blood tests I had an EKG, echo, pulmonary function test, upper endoscopy, ultrasound of gallbladder and liver, psych eval, drug test, and physical by my GP for surgical clearance. One week I had 8 dr appts!

I had to have an echo and stress test due to previous stroke, psych visit, nutrition class and the EGD and labs... BIGGEST ISSUE FOR ME WAS PASSING A NICOTINE TEST!!!

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mr1121 - can they decline you if you smoke??

My surgeon didn't make quitting a requirement for his sleeve patients unless they were very high BMI. However, quit beforehand if you can. I smoked up until the morning of the surgery and now I'm trying to quit. I haven't smoked since that morning which was 5 days ago but MAN, it's sooooo hard to quit when you're giving up so many things at once.

Wow - good for you! It would be a monumental task to quit smoking - but quitting while giving up so much - wow. I don't smoke but I did at one time, albeit close to 30 years ago! I couldn't be a smoker again - I saw what it did to my father - horrific things like losing a leg (and STILL trying to smoke after the surgery!). The addiction is terrible. His quality of life until he passed away was extremely poor. It didn't help that his spouse kept smoking even though he had gone through so much. My mom quit smoking about 30 years ago and she enjoyed good health until she recently passed (dementia). So it can be cleared from you system and you can gain those lost years back. Good luck to you!