I was wondering what they do right before surgery. Do they do another urinalysis, blood work, that kind of testing if you've already had it done a week before surgery? I've never had surgery before and just didn't know why I needed to be at the hospital 4 hours before my surgery. My surgery date is June 27th.

I was wondering what they do right before surgery. Do they do another urinalysis, blood work, that kind of testing if you've already had it done a week before surgery? I've never had surgery before and just didn't know why I needed to be at the hospital 4 hours before my surgery. My surgery date is June 27th.

I had my surgery this past Wed. Thry did a urin test (pregnancy maybe) and blood..they said its a precaution, they do it to get your blood type. That was all I had.

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I had my surgery this past Wed. Thry did a urin test (pregnancy maybe) and blood..they said its a precaution, they do it to get your blood type. That was all I had.

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Did you have previous blood work and a urinalysis for the medical/physical clearance?

Did you have previous blood work and a urinalysis for the medical/physical clearance?

Yes. The hospital I went to does alot precautionary "extras". I was glad though, it's better to be safe than sorry.

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I had to argue with them about a pregnancy test. I haven't had a period in three years AND I'm a lesbian. I only had to be there two hours before and had all my preop blood work done the week before. Other than the pregnancy test I don't recall them doing any other tests, just the usual vitals.

I had to argue with them about a pregnancy test. I haven't had a period in three years AND I'm a lesbian. I only had to be there two hours before and had all my preop blood work done the week before. Other than the pregnancy test I don't recall them doing any other tests, just the usual vitals.

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I didn't need any pre op testing the morning of surgery. They did ask about pregnancy, but my tubes were tied about 17 years ago, so testing wasn't needed. I think it is just to be sure you are on time, registered, changed, and iv started whenever your doctor is ready. I did have to meet the anesthesiologist during the wait time. Good luck!

Yeah I was post menopausal and had my tubes tied and got a pregnancy test too.

The other reason you're there so early is in case the schedule changes. If the surgeries before you all to quickly, if someone backs out and cancels... they would rather have YOU sitting around waiting than the doctor and surgical personnel.

I had bloodwork, no pregnancy test and I had a bag of fluids to prevent dehydration and blood clots

lol about the pregnancy test. They always do it even when you tell them you had a hysterectomy.

I had urine pregnancy test, got an IV put in with IV fluids, they gave me some cloths with a special soap and had me wash down from my breasts down my whole stomach(even though had to shower with special cleaner the night before and that morning). Then they did my blood pressure, I spoke with the anesthesiologist. Then waited.

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I had urine pregnancy test, got an IV put in with IV fluids, they gave me some cloths with a special soap and had me wash down from my breasts down my whole stomach(even though had to shower with special cleaner the night before and that morning). Then they did my blood pressure, I spoke with the anesthesiologist. Then waited.

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Oh yeah they also have me a blood thinner shot before surgery.

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Thanks everyone!!

Just had sx in Mx yesterday.
I had ekg, blood tests and got an iv before walking to surgery.

Just had sx in Mx yesterday.
I had ekg, blood tests and got an iv before walking to surgery.

Who did you go through? How was it? I have mine there in 3 weeks through Ponce Bariatrics.