Pre- test

[psuarez2 0]

I have my pre- test tomorrow and my surgery is schedule for Wednesday... I wondering is something go wrong with my pre test??

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[Kay07 734]

Pre-tests are performed before most surgeries usually to make sure your health is where it needs to be. I.E. make sure your not getting sick. They usually do blood work or other sorts of tests to rule out any last minute illnesses. You should be fine!

[Introversion 1,876]

Your surgeon or pre-op handlers would, in all likelihood, inform you of any abnormal findings.

The pre-op testing usually consists of a complete blood cell count to ensure you are not anemic or that your white blood cell count is not unusually elevated.

A comprehensive metabolic panel is also drawn to ensure your potassium levels aren't abnormally high or low since this could cause cardiac issues on the operating table. The CMP also provides an indirect snapshot of liver/kidney function.

My pre-op testing also included a nutritional panel. It revealed I had moderate deficiencies in Vitamins A and D.

[frust8 963]

Don't stress, it's more likely Martians will land at the Lincoln Memorial than your surgery be aborted . You are just having an attack of "What If-itis, extremely common in the immediate pre-surgical community. In most cases it is cured by the "Whew I did it" syndrome. Nobody has ever died from "What If-itis", it's just pesky while you have it.Another thing, it leaves few if any scars. Perk up Penny Sue, every little thing gonna be all right![emoji172][emoji13][emoji171][emoji12][emoji173][emoji12][emoji170]

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