Tests before surgery

[sammygirl111 16]

Am I the only one that has to go through a hole bunch of testing before this surgery I have to have blood work and ultrasound and stool samples

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[Anj0399 61]

It seems pretty common prior to surgery. Not too sure about the ultrasound and stool sample but every doctor is different. I had to have bloodwork, an EKG and X-rays done prior to surgery.

[River Moon 52]

I also had a lot of tests that needed to be done. I had blood work, Urinalysis, an Upper Endoscopy, chest xray, and a Cardio-pulmonary Stress test. Unfortunately, they failed me for the cardio-pulmonary stress test, because I couldn't hit the final mark on the the treadmill for the test. So I was scheduled for a nuclear stress test from a cardiologist to get clearance. A nuclear stress test uses medication to work your heart as if you're on a treadmill, but in reality you're not moving. Not a fun one to have, but I completed all 3 marks. I'm still frustrated they failed me for the cardio-pulmonary, due to the fact that at my size and fitness level I didn't understand why they would expect me to complete that properly. But, oh well. It was for my own good and it all worked out in the end. I never needed an ultrasound because I had my gallbladder out years ago, and my surgeon does them for that reason only.

Just hang in there and keep focused on that goal of surgery day. It's a lot of time spent for the tests, but completely worth it in the end! And, they're all for our own good so that we have the best chance of success. Good luck and congrats on your journey!

[laurenantics 76]

I had to do bloodwork, an EKG, a chest xray and a Covid test prior to my surgery. And then once I checked into the hospital, I had to take yet another Covid test. No stool sample for me, thank goodness.

[sammygirl111 16]

Stool sample test was gruss i have IBS and sometimes its runny and the day I did it thanks God its was normal stool I had my gallbladder out years ago but they want to make sure my insides are good

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[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Every surgeon and Insurance requires different things. That's why it varies.