What happens in the pre-op appt?

[slimmingdani 57]

I've read different threads but I can't really seem to figure what they do in a pre-op appt? I know they'll tell me the diet I'm supposed to be on before the surgery but do they do any tests?

[joatsaint 2,814]

I had 2 appointments pre-op. 1st was to meet the doctor and get his approval for the surgery. And to schedule the pre-op tests at the hospital - EDG (scoping your stomach), EKG, and blood work.

Next was the actual tests at the hospital.

Then I had to do the psych evaluation with the psychiatrist.

2nd doctors visit was to get the test results, schedule the surgery date, and get his instructions for the pre-op diet. My diet was only for 5 days.

I started the process on Dec. 6th and was sleeved on Dec. 28th.

[Stef 264]

It depends how your surgeon's program works, they all follow different plans.

For mine, there were several pre-op appointments. In the first, I met with a dietician, shrink and the surgeon. Next, I had an upper endoscopy. Then I had a pre-admit appointment where they drew blood for all the pre-op labs and finally I met again with the dietician staff and signed consent forms with the surgeon.

[slimmingdani 57]

Did they tell you before hand you'd be having an endoscopy done?

[Stef 264]

Yup. In the very first appointment with the surgeon, I got a checklist of things that I needed to have taken care of and that was one of the things on the list. Ont thing I forgot to mention was I was also required to spend a night in a sleep lab to be checked for apnea (which I already knew I had) and ended up with a CPAP machine.

[slimmingdani 57]

Yup. In the very first appointment with the surgeon' date=' I got a checklist of things that I needed to have taken care of and that was one of the things on the list. Ont thing I forgot to mention was I was also required to spend a night in a sleep lab to be checked for apnea (which I already knew I had) and ended up with a CPAP machine.[/quote']

Oh wow you had to do alot more than me. I met with him once, and he told me to get certain blood tests done and then called and scheduled my surgery a pre-op. so I'm not sure what to expect when I go :/

[Stef 264]

From what I'm seeing, my surgeon has a pretty comprehensive program that is more centered on the overall well being of the patient rather than just get them in for surgery and on their way. It took a while to get things all the things done before I had a surgery date but I'm really pleased with the outcome so far and judging by how easy things have gone for me post-op, it looks like they know what they're doing.

Something folks need to keep in mind during all of this is that you should never be afraid to ask questions, of people here or especially, of your surgeon and their staff. You're not here for them, they're here for you and you shouldn't take any forward steps until they've answered your questions and alleviated any concerns you have.

[azquilter92 82]

I had the sleep study,nuclear stress test,deep vein ultrasound,blood tests of course,visits with nutritionist and physcologist(sic)

[slimmingdani 57]

From what I'm seeing' date=' my surgeon has a pretty comprehensive program that is more centered on the overall well being of the patient rather than just get them in for surgery and on their way. It took a while to get things all the things done before I had a surgery date but I'm really pleased with the outcome so far and judging by how easy things have gone for me post-op, it looks like they know what they're doing.

Something folks need to keep in mind during all of this is that you should never be afraid to ask questions, of people here or especially, of your surgeon and their staff. You're not here for them, they're here for you and you shouldn't take any forward steps until they've answered your questions and alleviated any concerns you have.[/quote']

I know kaiser, my insurance, has a pretty long program you have to go through as well but the surgeon let me bypass it all to get the surgery sooner because of medical reasons. I think I'll call today and find out what they're going to be testing on my pre-op since I haven't done most of what you guys have had tested