Question:
What testing do they do for pre admission at the hospital before surgery?
— flyerschik77 (posted on November 9, 2006)
November 9, 2006
i had to have numerous blood tests, a pulmonary function test, an ekg, an
upper gi, chest xray
— jan0859
November 9, 2006
Lots of people have different experiences; mine was two days before, lots
of blood work, meeting withevery doctor including anesthesia, reviewing
meds everytime, paperwork. It really works out nice because all that stuff
is done, and all you have to do is show up! Bring a book though...
— vosh
November 9, 2006
I am having surgery on monday. I have already done pre-op and all I needed
to do was get a blood draw and talk to the surgical nurse. Every doctor is
different so your might want more tests. I hope this helps. Tanya
— Tanya1992
November 9, 2006
Yes it is true every surgeon requires different pre-op tests to be done
before surgery. I have the following pre-op tests to have done: Sleep
Study, PFT, GB Sonogram, SAO2, EKG, CXR, 2D Echo, and a Bone Scan. Of
course there are also separate fees such as Psychologist, Cardiologist,
Hospital, and Anesthesiologist, and Dietician fees.
I don't mean to scare you : ) but there are other surgeons that do not have
as many or maybe even more then what I have to ungo.......Anywayz this will
not make me change my mind and I know that someday I will have this
surgery. Best of Luck.
— candiegarcia
November 9, 2006
No testing is done at the hospital when you are admitted. Your surgeon
will give you a list of tests that are to be done prior to the surgery --
blood test, chest x-rays, blood gas, breathing test, ultrasound of the
stomach, digestive tests, and the EKG and another test a few weeks before
surgey and they will have your PCP conduct pre-op a month or so before the
surgery. When you hit the hospital, you meet with all who is going to be
in the operating room with you.
— the7thdean
November 9, 2006
Every Dr. and hospital is different. I had my pre-op testing done the day
before which included chest xray, ultrasound of my gallbladder. I forgot
the names of the others but one was where they put the scope down your
throat to look at your stomach and the other was where they put these
little sticky things on your chest (I think it has something to do with
your heart). On the morning right before my surgery at the hospital I was
given a pregnancy test. Hopes this helps. GOD BLESS
— tia24tx
November 10, 2006
The pre-op testing for bariatric surgery is fundamentally no different than
that for any other type of surgery for which you must go under general
anesthesia. They will probably do a blood draw to be sure that your
electrolytes (and other things) are at acceptable levels.
I had to go on a strict liquid diet prior to surgery, one similar to that
that I was on for my first week or so after surgery. Also, I had to do a
fleet enema at home the day before surgery. It is important that your
digestive tract be 'clean' for the surgery and for the anesthesia. Simply
going NPO from midnight prior to surgery, in my opinion, is not sufficient
-- but talk to YOUR surgeon and anesthesiologist about these things.
Whatever you do, DO NOT indulge yourself with that "one last great
meal" the day before surgery; it's just not worth the risk.
Also, if you have special conditions (e.g., are you using a CPAP device?),
be sure to let the anesthesiologist know. Your anesthesiologist will have
your life in his/her hands for a few hours so be very up-front and truthful
when you discuss your pre-surgery physical and mental condition with the
folks in the anesthesiology department.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 11, 2006
I had blood work, upper GI, EKG, & a chest x-ray. They also go over
all your personal medical history. It took me about 2 hours in outpatient
at the hospital.
— lorie S.
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