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Hi I'm new and I will appreciate some information on the test that have to be preformed I went for my consultation on September 6 and my surgery will be in December I'm happy with my decision and I will like to know what's coming ahead thank you in advance.. ^_^

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I had to do an endoscopy, EKG, pulmonary function test, and blood work, also a psych evaluation

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Thank you so much for the respons I appreciate it

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Your welcome. Just remember each surgeon is different and insurance may require more

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Each doctor is different in what the require and your age will be a factor as well. The older you are the more tests they want done. I had to get a colonoscopy as well as a endoscopy, sleep apnea, and psych. eval. My doctor also made sure that I had my yearly gyno. check up and mamo as well. They really want to make sure you are in perfect health before surgery so there are no complications.

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Thank you for the response I'm 23 and I'm excited I can't wait to get all my evaluation out the way and go on with my surgery hope the months fly by ^_^

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Hey I'm 24 and pre op. I'm pretty much healthy except for my weight and I have to have psych evaluation, cardiology eval (due to my size, but never had heart problems, they did an ekg and echo), see a dietician, and go to a class. They do the edg a few day before surgery. Did they give you a time frame for surgery?

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I have had to have psych clearance, cardiologist clearance, EKG, chest X-ray, upper GI, bloodwork, urine sample, primary care dr clearance, dietician class, support group meeting and a Dr. Talk to explain the procedure.

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Hey I'm 24 and pre op. I'm pretty much healthy except for my weight and I have to have psych evaluation' date=' cardiology eval (due to my size, but never had heart problems, they did an ekg and echo), see a dietician, and go to a class. They do the edg a few day before surgery. Did they give you a time frame for surgery?[/quote']

Thanks for the response I don't have no health issues except my weight my surgery is scheduled for December 12 2012 so 2 months and a half

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I have had to have psych clearance' date=' cardiologist clearance, EKG, chest X-ray, upper GI, bloodwork, urine sample, primary care dr clearance, dietician class, support group meeting and a Dr. Talk to explain the procedure.[/quote']

Thank you for the response it seems like I have a long road ahead when it comes to appointments lols

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I have been through all the tests...seemed like forever. Then lean green diet for 3months...lost 40. Now 14 days on liquid proteins...surgery sept 24. I also was encouraged to begin an exercise routine which i did. I am tired of waiting but so glad i am at a facility where they want you as safe / healthy as possible before i go in a week and a half. Keep on keeping on...i know it will all pay off.

All of that being said i do feel sorry for myself. Thank God for all of you on this website! :)

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I have been through all the tests...seemed like forever. Then lean green diet for 3months...lost 40. Now 14 days on liquid Proteins...surgery sept 24. I also was encouraged to begin an exercise routine which i did. I am tired of waiting but so glad i am at a facility where they want you as safe / healthy as possible before i go in a week and a half. Keep on keeping on...i know it will all pay off.

All of that being said i do feel sorry for myself. Thank God for all of you on this website! :)

Congrats your so close congrats on your weight loss excellent it will pay off at the end I say the same thank good for this website very informative and a lot of helpful and friendly people.

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Welcome to the group & everyone answer already you guys are fast Lolz

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Welcome to the group & everyone answer already you guys are fast Lolz

Thank you I feel so welcome :) im excited for my surgery can't wait

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