So I went in for my last appointment before my surgery and I got everything ready and set-up, all my blood work done and ekg...but they also gave me a chest x-ray. Even the nurses thought this was odd and had never seen anyone going in for bariatric surgery need a chest x-ray. Naturally this made me a little nervous, has anyone else needed a chest x-ray? I have had no previous health problems (no diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol) in fact the only times I have ever been to the hospital is to get my gall bladder removed and to have my daughter! So if anyone has any ideas or feedback I would love to hear it.:crying:

Yep, My PCP ordered one to give me my pre-surgery clearance. No big deal.

I agree. No big deal. I had one as well. Not sure why but it seemed to be standard procedure.

I had a chest x-ray with my band surgery, and with my sleeve revision. It was part of my insurance pre-op lab work requirements.

I had one too...

Thanks all! I feel much better now! I guess the nurses just freaked me out a little...I'm over it.

Thanks all! I feel much better now! I guess the nurses just freaked me out a little...I'm over it.

I had one too. Nothing to freak over.

Dr. Aceves includes it as part of his pre-op testing ... I think chest x-rays are pretty much standard for any surgery ... I had to have one when I had carpal tunnel surgery and when I had a D&C.