May 10, 201610 yr Hi everyone, so I've been cleared by my insurance for surgery, just wondering what pre-lab work the doctor required from you and what your doctor sent you for before okay the surgery.
May 10, 201610 yr Before surgery, I underwent almost a day of pre-op testing at the hospital. In areas that caused concern, I had to undergo a second round of pre-op testing with specialist in their respective fields.
May 10, 201610 yr I go for my pre op tests tomorrow. Surgery is next week. I wasn't tested for sleep apnea prior to surgery but have had sleep studies in the past. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
May 10, 201610 yr I only had to go for blood work and a EKG. My surgeon didn't require sleep study or endoscopy. He performed an endoscopy during my surgery plus my gallbladder had to be removed.
May 10, 201610 yr Okay, I was told everyone is tested for sleep apnea were you? Prior to surgery, I had the signs of sleep apnea. I snored all night long and this kept my wife awake night after night. This went on for several years. So during my second round of pre-op testing I was required to be examined by a pulmonologist (as I recall). He concluded that I most likely had sleep apnea and recommended a sleep study. I declined because I knew the condition would likely improve after surgery. So I told him that if I still have the condition after surgery, I will undergo a sleep study tests. He was fine with that approach. Shortly after surgery, my snoring came to an end. I would wake up in the middle of the night and find my wife hovering over me. I was sleeping so quietly, she thought I had died and she was trying to detect if I was still breathing. So I think the answer is no unless you show signs of sleep apnea, such as snoring.
May 10, 201610 yr Author Oh okay, thank you. I don't snore every night, I do when I'm sick. But I'm a side sleeper. Not sure if that plays a factor
May 10, 201610 yr My doctor made me do a in home sleep study because I do snore quite loudly. He wanted this info for safety during surgery. I have to have an EGD done because my I'm nauseous a lot. I also have to see a cardiologist. I'm not sure what testing he is going to do, probably an EKG. I think every doctor is different and it depends on your symptoms. Good Luck:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
May 10, 201610 yr My doctor is a stickler about sleep apnea and requires a sleep study, and if you don't have your cpap with you the morning of surgery, he will cancel your surgery. Prior to surgery, I had to have the sleep study test (which I failed and now Horton and I sleep together every night), blood draws, EKG, PFG, 3 NUT appointments, Physical Therapy evaluation, some kind of test for acid in my stomach, and then just a few days ago I had a Pre-op appointment which included another blood draw, another EKG, and a chest x-ray. My surgery is on May 16th, less than a week away! OMG!
May 10, 201610 yr I do not have to do any tests except for the psych eval. My pcp is really on top of my blood work and other tests. I just have my pre-surgery weight to lose.
May 10, 201610 yr Author Oh good to know, the group I'm seeing has me doing psych evaluation, 2 nutritious appointmentso, and idk what else yet
May 18, 201610 yr I do not have to do any tests except for the psych eval. My pcp is really on top of my blood work and other tests. I just have my pre-surgery weight to lose.Do most people have pre-surgery weight to lose? Is this surgeon preference or insurance? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
May 18, 201610 yr Hi everyone, so I've been cleared by my insurance for surgery, just wondering what pre-lab work the doctor required from you and what your doctor sent you for before okay the surgery. My doctor (Medical Director at my Center) wanted me to lose 9 pounds before sending me to the surgeon for a consultation. It is her preference for patients to lose a percentage of their excess weight pre-op. It wasn't an insurance requirement.
May 18, 201610 yr Oh good to know, the group I'm seeing has me doing psych evaluation, 2 nutritious appointmentso, and idk what else yet You'll likely have an EKG to make sure your heart is healthy enough for surgery, and an endoscopy to make sure your throat/stomach are healthy with no issues to be treated before surgery, and maybe an ultrasound to check your gallbladder to make sure it looks healthy and there are no stones.
May 18, 201610 yr My doctor is a stickler about sleep apnea and requires a sleep study, and if you don't have your cpap with you the morning of surgery, he will cancel your surgery. Prior to surgery, I had to have the sleep study test (which I failed and now Horton and I sleep together every night), blood draws, EKG, PFG, 3 NUT appointments, Physical Therapy evaluation, some kind of test for acid in my stomach, and then just a few days ago I had a Pre-op appointment which included another blood draw, another EKG, and a chest x-ray. My surgery is on May 16th, less than a week away! OMG! How did your surgery go? I can't wait to hear from you, I have seen you on many post that I read. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App
May 18, 201610 yr My doctor is a stickler about sleep apnea and requires a sleep study, and if you don't have your cpap with you the morning of surgery, he will cancel your surgery. Prior to surgery, I had to have the sleep study test (which I failed and now Horton and I sleep together every night), blood draws, EKG, PFG, 3 NUT appointments, Physical Therapy evaluation, some kind of test for acid in my stomach, and then just a few days ago I had a Pre-op appointment which included another blood draw, another EKG, and a chest x-ray. My surgery is on May 16th, less than a week away! OMG! How did your surgery go? I can't wait to hear from you, I have seen you on many post that I read. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App I'm very curious too!!
Hi everyone, so I've been cleared by my insurance for surgery, just wondering what pre-lab work the doctor required from you and what your doctor sent you for before okay the surgery.