Pre-Op Questions

[rosefromcali 12]

So I officially completed my psych evaluation today, and am attending the nutrition class Saturday, plus doing my swallow test Feb 6th. I'm super excited but now I do have a few questions I hope someone can help with. I'd ask my doctor but his office is so busy they can take up to a week to get back to you.

1. I know I'm close to my surgery date. How long after your swallow test did you have your surgery?

2. I have a minor shoulder issue that needs to be corrected and have surgery on Feb 3rd. I'll be discharged within an hour but will have my arm in a sling for 6 weeks. Can this delay the sleeve surgery?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited January 19, 2017 by rosefromcali

[kmorri 1,689]

So I can answer the first question.....but who knows if it'll apply to you?? I had my swallow test about a week before my surgery, but I already had my surgery date when they scheduled my test. Your surgeon's office is really the only one who can answer that for you.....do you have a follow-up appointment scheduled with them?....If so that's probably when they will be giving you a date.

As far as your shoulder surgery, that is another thing you need to make sure you discuss with your surgeon. Good luck to you!!!

[Patticake74 34]

I'm still pre-op but one step away from insurance submittal. My surgeon has scheduled my barium swallow test for February 3rd.I think all surgeons and clinics are different but I look at it as just one more stepping stone closer to the prize..I also had shoulder surgery awhile back, Do you mind if I ask you what type of surgery?

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