What pre-op test are most having to do?

[MyBandJourney2009 0]

Hey everyone:-)

I'm reading a lot of people having to do different types of test before surgery. My surgeon hasn't mentioned anything to me,,, only the 6 monthly appointments, psyc appointment and dietitian. I guess some blood work is normal before any surgery,,, just wondered what everyone else has been told.

:confused:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It REALLY depends. I had to do an upper GI, an abdominal ultrasound, blood work, chest x-ray, cleared by an internist. I did need an ecg (at 53 and weighing 405 I'd guess I'd need that! LOL) but it was fine and since I have no symptoms of heart disease, didn't need a cardiac clearance.

The sleep apnea and stress test are common tests though. Many, but not all, have to do them.

Of course there's the psych consult many have to do, and a nutrition consult.

I took care of all of it easily, one "long" day at my surgeon's office, one "long" day at the hospital where he practices,. It was no big deal.

I'm sure your surgeon will have tests closer to surgery. No need for you to do them all this far out.

[ms_Hart37 0]

Hey everyone:-)

I'm reading a lot of people having to do different types of test before surgery. My surgeon hasn't mentioned anything to me,,, only the 6 monthly appointments, psyc appointment and dietitian. I guess some blood work is normal before any surgery,,, just wondered what everyone else has been told.

:confused:

Hello,

it pretty much depends on your surgeon.. EKG( to look at how your heart is beating, any abnormal rhythms)- also if you have a history of heart problems. chest xray, labs- complete blood cout-CBC, metabolic panel- to look at your electrolytes,

that is pretty much the basics.

hope this helps.