I have already had EKG, abdominal ultrasound, CXRAY and my pcp did blood work months back. Does anyone know what "preop" testing entails?? Thanks for any info

I didn't have any of those tests done lol. I also have acid reflux so my Dr. gave me a couple of tests to see if they would need to fix a hiatal hernia while I was opened up.

I have already had EKG, abdominal ultrasound, CXRAY and my pcp did blood work months back. Does anyone know what "preop" testing entails?? Thanks for any info

I had to have the EKG, Upper GI which led to a full endoscopy, sleep study, psych eval, blood work, nutrition counseling and clearance from all other doctors

Mine was an EKG, more blood work, an interview with an RN reviewing medical history and instructions for reporting for surgery

Thanks for your responses. I am just curious since I already had most tests.

It is going to depend on your situation. Somewhere in my journey I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. I was then asked to have a colonoscopy after my hysterectomy. It was before I was supposed to have one, and I had to wait a few months for the test. It is a real popular test here in Santa Cruz. While in the hospital after my RNY, they drew my blood each day. At some point, I had a chest X-ray, a ct scan, and some other stuff. I went into believing I was pretty healthy. That is the goal.

I had a chest x Ray, met one last time with my surgeon, signed consents, had blood drawn and saw a pulmonologist. I also met with the anesthesia team.

I had tests twice. The first time was right after my first visit with the surgeon. I had blood work, psych eval, ultrasound of liver and gall bladder and an EKG.

The Friday before my surgery (on Wed) I had another EKG because the first was a couple months old, blood work, urinalysis, chest xray, met with the NUT (again), the surgeon's lead nurse, the surgeon, and the anestesia nurse.