Just curious as to what everyone's doctor screened you for to see if you were a candidate for gastric sleeve? I am going to Mexico November 10th to have surgery and they do all my testing the same day I arrive & have surgery. I notice others are being tested in advanced for vitamin deficiency, amongst other testing and am curious what was your pre requisite to get approved? I plan to go see a naturopath and am seeing my own Dr in Canada for a thorough check up this week. What should I get them to look for? I want to be extra cautious that my body is ready for such a dramatic surgery! Thanks in advanced!

Edited October 13, 201411 yr by MUA

I suggest your taking the bariatric Vitamins (I take Bariatric Advantage) and Calcium citrate to correct any potential nutritional deficiencies.

Obviously all programs are different, but Kaiser took tons and tons of tests. Ones to make sure there is no infection, to make sure there's no anemia, to make sure there's good clotting, I can look mine up on the website and post some more specifics. All my tests are listed there.

Blood work, EKG, chest x-ray and a gallbladder ultrasound

Hi guys -

My pre-Op testing is tomorrow - I will have blood work and upper GI xray. Praying it all goes well, my surgery is scheduled for October 27, 2014. I am just hoping nothing prevents it from happening and that all goes well. Ready to be POST-OP!

Interesting questions/statements from family and friends -but I guess they are just concerned for me and haven't thought about this nearly as much as I have so their questions and statements come off flat and some just wrong. I'm good though - I'm in this or the long haul. My Mom is flying in to be with me.. I think my dad may come as well. So should be solid on a support system that first week.

I will also meet with the nutritionist tomorrow as well. Because I'm diabetic - they want me to eat one meal and shakes/liquid the rest of the time. Can't believe its 2 weeks away. 10/13er's are probably coming out of surgery now - pray all went well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trying to get my lists made and get everything done. Did anyone use Emergency as a Vitamin? What about crushing current meds? What's the story there. I plan to call my pharmacist today to find out about that and will ask at pre-op tomorrow.

Treating myself to a Vitamix - been wanting one forever but couldn't get my mind around paying $500 for a blender. Well, now that I will have to eat puree's and mushy's - I've found an excuse. Looking for that online today!!!! Its all about the upside here .

Okay - I'm just droning on... have a great day all.

I had to get a sleep study, pulmanory testing, upper gi & chest xray, blood work, I go in on the 16th of this month to have my last weight management weigh in. And then my papers will be submitted to insurance. Hoping for surgery the beginning of Nov sometime...*finger crossed

I had an endoscopy to check for any polyps or gastric issues and later this week I go for blood work, ekg and chest x-ray. These are all required by my surgeon for all his WLS patients If you do not currently have sleep apnea I would ask about having a sleep study. This is also a requirement by my surgeon but since I already have sleep apnea and am on a c-pap, I didn't need to have one done.

Edited October 13, 201411 yr by JerzyTomato74

I had all of my Pre-op testing done last Tuesday....Blood work, EKG, chest x-ray and a gallbladder ultrasound, Stomach bacteria test.
My surgery is October 22nd.

Sleep Study

Bloodwork

EKG, Echo & Stress Test

Pulmonary Function Test

Endoscopy

Ultrasound of calves

The Dr. Ordered the following test.

Endoscopy , Pulmonary, Psychiatrist, Bloodwork, Chest X-ray and

3 Weight Loss Meetings, Nutritionist. And my Pre-op Diet was just for 3 days before my surgery date. I was sleeved on 9/24. My post-op appt was 10/2.. I loss 20 pounds so far.my weight b4 surgery was 220 on 10/02 i weight 200. Next appt 11/4.. I don't weight myself. I prefer the Dr. Weighing me.. It hasn't been easy, had a horrible time with getting water and protein in.. But I'm slowly getting there. I have no regrets..

Edited October 14, 201411 yr by Cin's Awesome Sauce

I am also curious as I want surgery in Mexico. Will I just complete all tests once I arrive in Mexico or do I need to do any testing here before hand?