I am going for my procedure in 4 weeks and my doctor says that I don't need any blood tests or scans witch concerns me alittle considering my mum just went and had the band and her doctor made her have scans and blood tests?

No pre-op testing at all? I agree, that doesn't seem right.

@@dallasmorris That is odd. I only had blood test none of the other testing. I don't have any co morbids though so maybe they didn't feel it needed. I know my anesthesiologist would have required more testing had I been diabetic or had any heart issues but I don't. You would think at the very least they would do blood tests on you.

doctor says that I don't need blood tests or scans

@@dallasmorris

i wish i had kept records/blog of my pre-op, surgery, et al

i never thought about it, or was concerned but i "think" i didn't have any lab work

not positive - my memory can get shaky

i'm sorry what is the subject??

many tests etc

cardio, stress tests etc

psych test - they gave me the once over quite a few times

but.........pre-op no blood work

PO during my "adventure" my NUT did periodically have me go for blood work

give your doc a call explaining your concern

he'll explain his thoughts whichever way they go

good luck

kathy

Edited November 19, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

two weeks before surgery I had bloodwork, an EKG, a chest x-ray, they looked down my throat to make sure all was clear that they'd be able to access my windpipe after I was under. Lots of questions about my health history, etc. I may be forgetting something else. I was there for a few hours seeing different people/depts. It was very thorough. And I don't have any real comorbidities. When I had my lap band surgery in Mexico they did similar stuff - but it was all the day before.

My surgeon told me the younger you are the less pre op test they do. I am 22 and only had to have blood work to check iron levels, etc. My mom is 57 and had to have a ton of test!

Thanks everybody