kasemcd 34 Posted June 17, 2017 I was wondering what they do right before surgery. Do they do another urinalysis, blood work, that kind of testing if you've already had it done a week before surgery? I've never had surgery before and just didn't know why I needed to be at the hospital 4 hours before my surgery. My surgery date is June 27th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
char3672 292 Posted June 17, 2017 I was wondering what they do right before surgery. Do they do another urinalysis, blood work, that kind of testing if you've already had it done a week before surgery? I've never had surgery before and just didn't know why I needed to be at the hospital 4 hours before my surgery. My surgery date is June 27th. I had my surgery this past Wed. Thry did a urin test (pregnancy maybe) and blood..they said its a precaution, they do it to get your blood type. That was all I had. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app 1 mustanglauri reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasemcd 34 Posted June 17, 2017 I had my surgery this past Wed. Thry did a urin test (pregnancy maybe) and blood..they said its a precaution, they do it to get your blood type. That was all I had. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile appDid you have previous blood work and a urinalysis for the medical/physical clearance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
char3672 292 Posted June 17, 2017 Did you have previous blood work and a urinalysis for the medical/physical clearance? Yes. The hospital I went to does alot precautionary "extras". I was glad though, it's better to be safe than sorry. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann454 1,329 Posted June 17, 2017 I had to argue with them about a pregnancy test. I haven't had a period in three years AND I'm a lesbian. I only had to be there two hours before and had all my preop blood work done the week before. Other than the pregnancy test I don't recall them doing any other tests, just the usual vitals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindabalseca 373 Posted June 17, 2017 I had to argue with them about a pregnancy test. I haven't had a period in three years AND I'm a lesbian. I only had to be there two hours before and had all my preop blood work done the week before. Other than the pregnancy test I don't recall them doing any other tests, just the usual vitals. Lmao [emoji23] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen-2+1 131 Posted June 18, 2017 I didn't need any pre op testing the morning of surgery. They did ask about pregnancy, but my tubes were tied about 17 years ago, so testing wasn't needed. I think it is just to be sure you are on time, registered, changed, and iv started whenever your doctor is ready. I did have to meet the anesthesiologist during the wait time. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jess9395 5,449 Posted June 18, 2017 Yeah I was post menopausal and had my tubes tied and got a pregnancy test too.The other reason you're there so early is in case the schedule changes. If the surgeries before you all to quickly, if someone backs out and cancels... they would rather have YOU sitting around waiting than the doctor and surgical personnel. 1 TeahTeah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustanglauri 15 Posted June 18, 2017 I had bloodwork, no pregnancy test and I had a bag of fluids to prevent dehydration and blood clots 1 2anewdiva reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 2,572 Posted June 18, 2017 lol about the pregnancy test. They always do it even when you tell them you had a hysterectomy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmills653 365 Posted June 18, 2017 I had urine pregnancy test, got an IV put in with IV fluids, they gave me some cloths with a special soap and had me wash down from my breasts down my whole stomach(even though had to shower with special cleaner the night before and that morning). Then they did my blood pressure, I spoke with the anesthesiologist. Then waited. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmills653 365 Posted June 18, 2017 I had urine pregnancy test, got an IV put in with IV fluids, they gave me some cloths with a special soap and had me wash down from my breasts down my whole stomach(even though had to shower with special cleaner the night before and that morning). Then they did my blood pressure, I spoke with the anesthesiologist. Then waited. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app Oh yeah they also have me a blood thinner shot before surgery. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theirmomma 2 Posted June 21, 2017 Just had sx in Mx yesterday.I had ekg, blood tests and got an iv before walking to surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shereseed 24 Posted June 21, 2017 Just had sx in Mx yesterday.I had ekg, blood tests and got an iv before walking to surgery.Who did you go through? How was it? I have mine there in 3 weeks through Ponce Bariatrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
