What types of testing is done prior to surgery? Is it different for everyone? Thanks, jj

I had to have labs, an EKG, and an Upper GI-barium swallow. It was all done in one morning. It may vary per doctor, but I bet they all require the upper GI--

It is different with every surgeon and insurance company. I had none. Zero. No pre-op tests at all.

It's really up to your insurance company and whatever your surgeon whats besides the insurance company. I had to have 6 months of nutritional education, barium swallow test, sleep apnea test, psych test and exercise counseling. I am so happy my insurance had me do all these things. I went in with both eyes open and an so happy I have made this decision. I am 9 days post op and am thrilled so far. I wish you luck and happiness in 2011. From Sunny Florida

Labs, upper GI, stress test, sleep study, chest xray

My insurance, Tricare, does not require any testing or diet. My surgeon's clinic is a Center of Excellence so all patients have to have 6 month diet, blood work, approval from primary physician, EGD, EKG, two week preop diet, and pulmonary tests. He may also require other tests if needed. I think it really depends on the patient, insurance, and surgeon.

I was self- pay. I only had an EKG, blood draw and a chest xray (which was ordered because I had quit smoking eighteen months prior).