Pre Operation Appointment Tomorrow

[Love27 29]

So my appointment is tomorrow morning and my doctor said that it will take about three hours just wanted to know what kind of test this appointment includes? I was reading online that it may Include a colonoscopy pap smear and mammogram is that true? I also have to have a physical from Primary doctor on the 14th. I am getting super nervous!

Edited January 6, 2020 by Love27

[catwoman7 10,851]

from your bariatric surgeon? No - those are tests that primary care doctors do. I think my bariatric surgeon just talked to me about my expectations and what he felt was realistic. He also talked about the different surgeries and which he would recommend for me (and why). Three hours is a lot - is the surgeon having you talk to a dietitian and/or a psychologist while you're there? If so, that would account for the three hours for sure...

[Love27 29]

No I already did those appointments. Well it’s today I will keep you updated:)

[Jenni L 8]

Good luck today, let us know how it goes.

[catwoman7 10,851]

1 hour ago, Love27 said:

No I already did those appointments. Well it’s today I will keep you updated:)

OK - I didn't realize at what stage you were in with surgery. I remember talking about details about the surgery - what I needed to do to get ready (like washing with that special soap), what would happen, what would happen immediately post-op - although I think most of this was with a nurse. Anyway, let us know - I'm curious!

[Love27 29]

I went to my appointment today at 9:30 and just got home the appointment started off with a weight check and they also checked my temperature. After they did that I was taken to a classroom with there was another person who also has a January surgery scheduled. In that class they showed us a video on vertical sleeve gastrectomy. After the video they sent in a dietitian and a nurse to talk to us and sign paperwork. The dietitian talk to us about the diet we need to start two weeks before surgery and also what our diets will look like after surgery. The nurse talked about medications we need a take before and after surgery and also talked about the hospital we would be staying at. After the dietitian and the nurse spoke to us we each went into a room and waited to speak to the surgeon. This is the time where if you have any questions you would want to ask them. After talking to my surgeon she sent me to hospital to take a urine sample because I was a former smoker I guess they actually have a test where they test you for nicotine. It was a really long appointment with a lot of overwhelming information thrown at you. I actually thought they were going to do more test like x-rays or bloodwork but they didn’t. But I will have a physical done by my primary care doctor on the 14th so I’m guessing that’s when they’re going to do the bloodwork and the tests. I hope this information helps others! I am so nervous and so very excited to be a part of this group!!!

Edited January 6, 2020 by Love27

[Jenni L 8]

Glad to hear it went well. It sounds like it was a productive day!