Hi - I'm wondering if there are tests that are typical for those undergoing sleeve surgery, and perhaps atypical tests that could be done dependant on a specific patient.

When at my intake appt. the nurse said they would test me for reflux (a probe I'm assuming) because I've been prescribed medication for occasional reflux. This led to her suggesting that I would then be a better candidate for gastric bypass if I have reflux. This is something I couldn't do as I have bowel issues and I understand dumping is not uncommon in gastric bypass. I think maybe I ought to have gotten into a bit more detail on the issues I do have! I'll have more opportunities to do so though...

Thanks for the input!

I have to have an EGD, EKG, stress test, sleep study, and psych evaluation.

I think requirements vary due to surgeon, insurance and your health. My BMI was 39. I only had to do a psych evaluation, labs, chest X-ray, and EKG. The only pre existing medical issue was high blood pressure. I know people who went to same surgeon and had same insurance but were much heavier who had to do other tests like EGD, sleep apnea test, cardiac stress test....

The pre-op testing will vary depending on your comorbidities and insurance requirements (i.e. 6 month weigh in). I had a bmi of 42 and no other comorbidities and these were the test I had to do pre-op; Upper endoscopy, Pap smear, blood work, esophageal motility, psych eval, and nutrition class.

Edited October 17, 20169 yr by mistycal