L.J 0 Posted January 28, 2009 ...no more tests? No medical clearance? From what i read on the forum and every where else whats supposed to happen next is an Upper Gi or some abdominal x ray that shows that everything is ok for me to go ahead and be banded. Sketchy???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted January 28, 2009 Each person is different, each doctor is different. You can't take what you read here as necessarily applicable to you. It depends on your insurance requirements and your doc and his/her experience, plus your medical history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGonnaLose 0 Posted January 29, 2009 Are you self-pay? I'm self-pay, and I had no medical tests before surgery - not even blood work. Seemed a little odd at the time, but I was told that I didn't need anything because my medical history didn't have any indications. But that didn't make sense, either, since I have diabetes and heart disease in my family. But it all worked out ok for me. I would question why they think you don't need any tests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susan1961 0 Posted January 29, 2009 I think no tests are necessary because you are 22 years old! A generally healthy 22 year old shouldn't need any real pre-op medical evaluation. The preop medical assessment is all about gauging and minimizing the risk of perioperative complications. If your history doesn't reveal any red flags, I can't see a reason they'd do anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Diablo 1 Posted January 29, 2009 LOL, someone complaining about no delays and no "required" aka lets pump this guys insurance for all it's worth, tests. The glass is half empty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandy~ 2 Posted January 29, 2009 All the doctors are different. I didn't require any testing other than my nutrition appts... I would just call and ask their office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
