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Hi, I am wondering why I was not requested to come in a day early for blood work. I am being banded on the 23rd by Dr. Ortiz. When did they tell you about the pre-op check-up? Bitten
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Hi, My husband and I will be there on the 23rd. Did they give you any pre-op instructions, such as liquid diet for a week before? Also, we have heard noting about a pre-op evaluation examination, Have you? It is nice to read all the great reviews here about dr. Ortiz. Maybe we will pass each other in the door, going out and coming in. Best of luck to you, Bitten
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Hello Everybody, My husband and I will be going in for surgery on 7/23. However, I keep reading about some of you having various kinds of pre-surgery procedures and diets and have started to worry. We will be going to Mexico for this and have had no pre- anything. I am also worried that Kaiser might not cover any post-op problems we might have. Do any of you have any experience either with surgery in Mexico or being covered afterwards by Kaiser? Bitten