so with out including insurance i have to be cleared by pulmonology cardiology see nutritionist have blood work and all that stuff that goes along with preop. im excited to get everything scheduled and get t he ball rolling im glad that they are very thorough. My consultation is this month so im probably looking at the end of next year to have everything done. If i get into see all the specialists before then ill be shocked. Specialty practices are always so booked. anyway what all did the doc require that your insurance did not. O and i have to be cleared by psyc too forgot about that one.

Edited December 28, 20178 yr by jesslynn32288

My doc wanted an upper GI with barium....which I promptly flunked. LOL. Had "abnormalities", so I had to go in for an endoscope. Found out I had chronic gastritis and had biopsies taken to make sure I wasn't carrying the ulcer bacteria. I was not.

He also wanted an EKG, Chest films, and a lot of blood work.

I think most of this is pretty standard.

I know that if there are any abnormalities on anything...you get sent for sleep studies and stress tests and cardiologists and stuff....just to be sure you're safe and that everyone is prepared for your particular health issues.

I felt very safe with my doc....he was all about looking before you leap and having a good strategy plan for each person's health issues. I liked that he was thorough and made the surgery as safe as possible.