Before Surgery Concerns

[Janellvp10 2]

My surgery is on July 10, 2018 .. And i'm getting so nervous because my grandma is making me nervous. It took a year and some change to get approved and get the entire process rolling for this surgery.. I did many of the tests required during spring 2017. My most recent test was a comprehensive metabolic blood panel done this past Tuesday.. They did see an increase in my White blood Cell count and in my platelets. They asked if I had a cold. And I do.. but its very slight just some stuffiness in my nose and sneezing every now and then. The nurse practitioner said it shouldn't be a problem at all especially since I don't have any other symptoms like fever... But i find it weird that they haven't even asked for medical clearance from my PCP. Also.. the only labs they asked for are these blood panels.. they haven't done an EKG or Chest x-ray.. is that common before surgical procedures?

also.. I've never had a surgery and gone under anesthesia. (Only c-section)

I would appreciate any feedback.

Thank you!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

First off, good luck with your surgery! Hope all goes well.

I don't know about your hospital, but mine did the EKG and chest x-ray as part of the pre-op processing, one week before the surgery. They also did a lot of lab work then.

A lot of tests that are done before surgery depend on your age and overall health. From your photo you appear to be quite young and if you don't have a lot of medical issues, they won't order as many tests as they would for a 50-year-old with uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure.

Hope this helps!

[Janellvp10 2]

4 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

First off, good luck with your surgery! Hope all goes well.

I don't know about your hospital, but mine did the EKG and chest x-ray as part of the pre-op processing, one week before the surgery. They also did a lot of lab work then.

A lot of tests that are done before surgery depend on your age and overall health. From your photo you appear to be quite young and if you don't have a lot of medical issues, they won't order as many tests as they would for a 50-year-old with uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure.

Hope this helps!

Thank you! and I feel bad calling them to ask a million questions they are going to be so annoyed with me.. lol. But i'll just ask them a few more questions so I'm at ease.

Also.. very true I have no medical issues (surprisingly) and I am only 24.. SO maybe that's why they haven't done too much testing.

Thanks for making me feel better.. lol

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

2 minutes ago, Janellvp10 said:

Thank you! and I feel bad calling them to ask a million questions they are going to be so annoyed with me.. lol. But i'll just ask them a few more questions so I'm at ease.

Also.. very true I have no medical issues (surprisingly) and I am only 24.. SO maybe that's why they haven't done too much testing.

Thanks for making me feel better.. lol

Don't ever hesitate to ask your questions. You have every right!

[Bryn910 519]

Not sure why you would need clearance from your PCP...your surgeon/team are already running the tests.

I would be a bit concerned about not having an EKG & chest X-ray. It helps the anesthesiologist tremendously. Especially if you have a slight cold. I have had each before every surgery I have had. I wouldn’t trust a doctor that didn’t do it (unless it was an emergency).

People walk around with pneumonia all the time. But since you called. Just ask and see what they say

[J San 1,071]

When I was sent for my endoscopy I had to go for pre op testing at the hospital a week before. They did an EKG, blood work, checked weight, BP and maybe a few other things. I have to do the same next Thursday for WLS surgery. After that is done I have to get a medical clearance from my PCP because of my comorbidities. Maybe because you are healthy you don't need it? Good luck though!!! And tell G-Ma to chill and stop freaking you out. This surgery is safer than crossing the street.

Edited June 29, 2018 by J San

[newmebithebypass 713]

Ok for anesthesia ask for the spocoloman patch behind your ear it will save you from soooo much nausea and vomiting that you just do not want if you don’t know if you will get if you have never been under ask for something for the nerves in your Iv it’s worth it and it will calm you down they most likely will place the iv in your hand that will be the sucky part honestly it doesn’t feel Very good but it’s placed there for a reason trust me you want it there fore arm is waaaay worse