So far I've had a physical, an echocardiogram, a psych evaluation, and blood draws for thyroid. I have a lung function test tomorrow, then a gall bladder ultrasound Friday and an endoscopy and drug screening next week. I'm starting to feel like a lab rat, lol.

My BMI is 37 and I have no serious co morbidities. I know it's better safe than sorry but I'm just wondering if everyone had so many tests?

I've had all that except lung function and gall bladder ( it's already gone)

I've done chest x-rays, and sleep study.

So yeah we are lab rats for a bit. Ha ha

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I have had Psych Eval, Upper GI Series, EKG, Lots of blood work (10 vials). I already had sleep study before pursuing WLS. I don't have gallbladder. I'm expecting a few more tests right before surgery (have to go to pre-op at hospital before surgery).

I had bloodwork, chest x-ray, upper gi, and an ekg. I wanted the gallbladder ultrasound, but they said they only do that if you have gallbladder problems. I was glad not to need the sleep study.

I had to have all that and cardio clearance

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I am required and have completed all my tests: psych eval, ekg, blood work and I'm pretty sure that's it. Since my blood work came back low Iron and low Vitamin d, I expect more blood work before surgery in November.

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Sounds like we all have to be pincushions and lab rats for a while, lol. I've had SIX appointments since Friday and I have 3 more before Tuesday. Hopefully then I can get a surgery date!

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They require you to do a drug test? Is it your insurance that requires it or your surgeon? I've never heard of that before.

I've had to/will have to do many tests. I've had:

-Venus doppler of legs

-Chest x-ray

-Stomach ultrasound

-Endoscopy

-sleep study and extra overnight to get cpap programmed for me

-Psych Evaluation

-Blood work

-Echocardiogram

-Stress Test for the Cardiologist

-Not sure what it'll involve yet, but I also have to have clearance from the pulmonologist.

It's been a lot, but it'll be worth it in the end.

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I haven't had to do a stress test or pulmonary clearance - I hope they don't spring that on me at my pre-op appointment! I was hoping for a surgery date on that day - not more testing being ordered!

I've had labs, urine test (they are checking for nicotine) a chest xray, sleep study (I found out I do have moderate sleep apnea so I will be fitted for my cpap soon) pshyc eval is coming up next month and an endoscopy just not sure when yet. I believe that's all I have to do.

Geez -

that is a ton!

I just had to give blood and have a psych eval. Nothing else.

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They require you to do a drug test? Is it your insurance that requires it or your surgeon? I've never heard of that before.

I've had to/will have to do many tests. I've had:

-Venus doppler of legs

-Chest x-ray

-Stomach ultrasound

-Endoscopy

-sleep study and extra overnight to get cpap programmed for me

-Psych Evaluation

-Blood work

-Echocardiogram

-Stress Test for the Cardiologist

-Not sure what it'll involve yet, but I also have to have clearance from the pulmonologist.

It's been a lot, but it'll be worth it in the end.

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My surgeon does the drug testing. I thought it was weird but I don't do any drugs, so whatever.

Wow, they really put you through the wringer! Do you have some pre-existing health problems or something?

All I had to do was a psych eval, chest X-ray, EKG and blood work. My BMI was 39 and the only medical issue was high blood pressure (which is now gone).

Psych, cardiac, and pulm/sleep study clearances....EGD, endless blood work, UA, ekg, chest X-ray, pulmonary function test.

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They require you to do a drug test? Is it your insurance that requires it or your surgeon? I've never heard of that before.

I've had to/will have to do many tests. I've had:

-Venus doppler of legs

-Chest x-ray

-Stomach ultrasound

-Endoscopy

-sleep study and extra overnight to get cpap programmed for me

-Psych Evaluation

-Blood work

-Echocardiogram

-Stress Test for the Cardiologist

-Not sure what it'll involve yet, but I also have to have clearance from the pulmonologist.

It's been a lot, but it'll be worth it in the end.

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My surgeon does the drug testing. I thought it was weird but I don't do any drugs, so whatever.

Wow, they really put you through the wringer! Do you have some pre-existing health problems or something?

Huh. That is odd, but I likely wouldn't care much either.

Haha, yeah, you can definitely say that! My insurance (United Healthcare Community Plan) requires all these tests. What's even more fun is that for each doctor I see, I have to get a referral from my primary care physician. I've never been a big fan of going to the doctors for that reason -- paperwork and phone calls that feel like they go nowhere. Thankfully, I know for sure there will be a reward at the end for all the time I've spent in Dr's offices this year.

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They require you to do a drug test? Is it your insurance that requires it or your surgeon? I've never heard of that before.

I've had to/will have to do many tests. I've had:

-Venus doppler of legs

-Chest x-ray

-Stomach ultrasound

-Endoscopy

-sleep study and extra overnight to get cpap programmed for me

-Psych Evaluation

-Blood work

-Echocardiogram

-Stress Test for the Cardiologist

-Not sure what it'll involve yet, but I also have to have clearance from the pulmonologist.

It's been a lot, but it'll be worth it in the end.

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My surgeon does the drug testing. I thought it was weird but I don't do any drugs, so whatever.

Wow, they really put you through the wringer! Do you have some pre-existing health problems or something?

Huh. That is odd, but I likely wouldn't care much either.

Haha, yeah, you can definitely say that! My insurance (United Healthcare Community Plan) requires all these tests. What's even more fun is that for each doctor I see, I have to get a referral from my primary care physician. I've never been a big fan of going to the doctors for that reason -- paperwork and phone calls that feel like they go nowhere. Thankfully, I know for sure there will be a reward at the end for all the time I've spent in Dr's offices this year.

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Ugh, that sounds like a NIGHTMARE. I'm self pay so all this crap is ordered by my surgeon. At least I don't have to wait on referrals. I've had a grand total of NINE dr appts in the past 7 days, I had 3 just today. Hopefully only one more!