Anyone know what the pre op tests are?

I am curious if anyone knows what the pre op testing consists of. Are they things like blood work and if so, what are they testing for? I am just curious more than anything. I was wondering if they were tests that I have already had done. Any help is appreciated, Thanks a bunch. Melissa

Hey melissa,,, Go read my profile. Im having my surgery on march 15th, and Pre admission testing on the 27th of feb. I got all the info from OH and my Barix YAHOO group. all the info on that to except is on there!

Thanks a lot for the info. I got some butterflies reading it, but thats ok. I am glad I get the butterflies it reminds me its a serious procedure. I am concerned though... I was told to try to lose about 10 pounds prior to surgery, but it seems strange, I am walking everyday now, and I am drinking 80 or more ounces of water (things I never did before) and I seem to have more of an appetite & I have actually gained about 5 pounds since I have been doing this. Which I don't get at all. Hubby says I am water logged...LOL Anyway, thanks for the info, I appreciated it alot. Melissa

the reason you have to lose the weight is b/c they need your liver to shrink. b/c if its big, more likely can have damage, or have an OPEN RNY instead of lap. good luck hun Kimberley

I knew about the weight loss and the liver shrinking, but I still don't get why I am gaining all of a sudden. I am doing things differently and more healthy...its frustrating me actually. I am finally doing something right and its seems to be making me even heavier than I was. I am just hoping that there is an explanation for it. But, I do thank you for trying to help...anything at this point helps...lol Melissa

try this...http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/index.cfm maybe that will help you, and try to eat ONLY when your hungry, EAT VERY SLOW, and also Stop when you are feeling ok, NOT FULL, just enough...