Hello,

Didn't know quite where to put this question, so maybe someone can help. I have an all day pre-op class on Wednesday and I received a letter from the dr office that stated that I will have a breathing test and an EKG as well as blood drawn.

I have anxiety problems and just want to set my mind at ease. Do the results of these tests determine if I can have the surgery? I have already gone through all the hoops and been approved by my insurance to get the surgery. At the end of this class we are supposed to have a surgery date within 30 days. I should be banded by March 3rd.

I guess I just wondered if anyone can give insight on what these tests are for and if they could keep me from getting the surgery? Or are they just to let the doctor know where to put the port and to assure that I can handle the anesthesia? I'm so anxious to get started and the 3rd can't get here fast enough. Any insight you can give would be much appreciated.

Thank You,

Andrea

P.S. how do I get a picture to post in the little box next to my thread?

I'm very new here, too. I went to my primary care doc yesterday and showed her the paperwork for the surgeon's requirements - they gave me an EKG right there in the doc's office, and then sent me across the street for a chest xray and ankle xrays. And they are arranging a sleep study for suspected sleep apnea. Yes, I need 2 co-morbities, and the ankles and sleep apnea are hopefully going to do it. So - when I asked about the ekg and chest xrays, they said it was basically to make sure I'm heart healthy and lung healthy for any type of surgery.

I haven't been banded yet but I went through all the breathing tests with the Pulmonary dr. and yes I think those results do matter when the dr's are giving you clearance. I also had the ekg and the blood work, sleep study, psych eval and nutrionist meetings and all that information goes to your surgeon for the final clearance. Good luck and I wouldn't worry too much!!!!