Hello,

What pre op testing can a 35 year old expect to do before surgery or does it depend on my insurance? Is the same testing done on everyone?

I would imagine it will depend on your surgeon, your insurance, your bloodwork, and your history with your primary care physician. Some people have little testing while others have a lot. The surgeon will want to be sure they are as certain about your health and risks as can be before they do surgery.

I had to have 3 months of weigh ins for my insurance company with also 2 years of documented weight struggles. My sleeve doctor wanted heart test, stress test, lung test, mental evaluation, endoscopy, nutrienist and blood work. All in all it was about 5 months of tests before my surgery. I am only 3 days out but i lost 21lbs on the liquid diet and have lost the surgery fluid weight. Be ready for a long process

Every policy's requirements are different, and pre-op steps will vary by physician and with your age, BMI, and comorbidities. My plan and physician required no waiting period or weight loss due to my high BMI. I had a pab and mammogram, blood work, colonoscopy / egd, a psych consult, a seminar, a support group meeting, and a consult with a nutritionist... All good to have at my age. It has been quick and painless.

It is all based on your insurance. Contact them and they will tell you all of your requirements GL

My surgeon required blood work, quitting smoking, EGD, stress test, echocardiogram, too lose 10 lbs, psych evaluation and a sleep study for Apnea.

The best thing to do is to contact your insurance and talk with your physician.