Pre-Op Testing

[want2besleeved87 60]

Hello

I go in for my pre-op testing on Wednesday, the same day I start my pre-op diet, I wanted to know what types of testing were done at your pre-op test, I do know and fully understand that each Dr. does different tests but I wanted to see how many of the same test were done.

I am kind of nervous and silently going crazy.

[Mammecan 43]

My pre-op testing was an EKG, blood work, and an x-ray at the hospital, nothing bad at all, it was quick. I didn't have a pre-op diet, I was told to lose 10 lbs...Then another time I went to have my stomach scoped & was put under...Good Luck..

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I had an EKG, and an Echocardiogram, a pulmonary function test, arterial blood gases, full blood work, a colonoscopy, an upper endoscope, chest xray, psyche evaluation, and tomorrow I am going to the Pulmanologist for whatever he does.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Bloodwork and EKG.

[TriciaC. 11]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and have just posted a topic myself. I thought I would reply to you as best I can, though. My bariatric center put me through a whole lot of procedures, maybe because i am having my lap band removed and reverting to the sleeve.

My pre-op tests included:

• full body scan for body fat composition
• sleep apnea device to wear at home over (2) days time to record data
• ultrasound for potential blood clotting
• endoscope procedure to view the insides of stomach; which in my case revealed stomach ulcers and H. Pylori bacterial infection. Thus, I am on heavy duty antibiotics and previcid for ulcers.
• Barium test where u drink the barium and x-rays are taken
• 16 test tubes of blood for lab work
• mammogram

It sounds like a lot and it is, but better to be very comprehensive rather than quick about things when you are going under the knife. In my case, at 52 years of age and (7) years of lap band failure (vomitting and getting "stuck"), it's probably necessary.

I just finished 2 weeks of pre-op diet food that I was forced to purchase through my doctor's vendor, which I find disturbing but something that can't be fought against.

Now I am in limbo, although my surgery was supposed to be done on last Thursday the 16th. Apparently, my insurance doesn't deem the gastric sleeve portion of my surgery to be medically necessary. Wish me luck with that!

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Liver ultrasound

Endoscopy of my stomach (took a nap - when I woke up they were done - no big deal)

Blood work

Ekg

Chest x-ray

[woo woo 872]

Blood work

EKG

Pulmonary Function Test (breathing test)

Chest xray

H pylori screening (stool test)

Edited January 20, 2014 by woo woo

[want2besleeved87 60]

Thank you guys so much, i had the.endoscopy done back in august and some other blood work done also in august but i wanted to know what else was there and i am seeing an EKG in my future not really concerned had one of those before...

[want2besleeved87 60]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and have just posted a topic myself. I thought I would reply to you as best I can, though. My bariatric center put me through a whole lot of procedures, maybe because i am having my lap band removed and reverting to the sleeve.

My pre-op tests included:

full body scan for body fat composition

sleep apnea device to wear at home over (2) days time to record data

ultrasound for potential blood clotting

endoscope procedure to view the insides of stomach; which in my case revealed stomach ulcers and H. Pylori bacterial infection. Thus, I am on heavy duty antibiotics and previcid for ulcers.

Barium test where u drink the barium and x-rays are taken

16 test tubes of blood for lab work

mammogram

It sounds like a lot and it is, but better to be very comprehensive rather than quick about things when you are going under the knife. In my case, at 52 years of age and (7) years of lap band failure (vomitting and getting "stuck"), it's probably necessary.

I just finished 2 weeks of pre-op diet food that I was forced to purchase through my doctor's vendor, which I find disturbing but something that can't be fought against.

Now I am in limbo, although my surgery was supposed to be done on last Thursday the 16th. Apparently, my insurance doesn't deem the gastric sleeve portion of my surgery to be medically necessary. Wish me luck with that!

I wish you luck and keep us updated on your progress

[fiordaliza860 9]

My pre-op went like this:

EKG

Nuclear Stress test

Psy analysis

Blood work

Endoscopy

Upper GI series

Pulmonologist clearance

Nutritionist visit - twice

Chest X-ray

Primary care doctor clearance

Monthly visits to Bariatric center - 5 visits

Seminar - 1 session

EMMI pre-surg review

Whew!

[HardWork13 83]

Pre Op I had:

Endoscopy (because if gerd)

EKG

Chest x-ray

Psych eval

Blood work