Question

So with my surgery date scheduled my appointment with the nurse and dietitian was cancelled.  Should I be having bloodwork, forms or anything signed before surgery?  Does this come as part of another call?  Can someone let me know if they have forgotten a step or if I am just over paranoid?

Thanks

Deanne

I didn't have anything scheduled except an appointment with my nurse for a weigh-in the day before surgery. 

Thanks Deb! Did your gp have to sign off on anything? I havent had bloodwork in almost 8 months....just worried something is being missed.

Deanne

Nope...no sign off required.  Like you, the last time I had bloodwork done was when I started at the clinic but they didn't request anything pre-op.  They will take blood when you go for your pre-admission clinic so some checking will be done.

I am also scheduled for RNY surgery with Dr. Karmali on Sept. 27. I was told the hospital would call me with a pre-admission apt. that will be 2-3 weeks before the surgery date. This is a 3-4 hr. apt. and bloodwork etc. is done then. Still waiting for the call for this apt. but hopefully it w3ill come soon! Good luck with your surgery. I will see you on the loser's bench!
 
Joanne

ahhh...pre-op appointment...that makes sense.  Knew there had to be something there.

Thanks all!

My surgery is scheduled for August 16th - also VSG with Dr. Karmali.
I hadn't heard from the hospital about the pre-op appointment so called them to set it up (780-735-4121).  Will be spending tomorrow morning there and have my book and liquids ready to go.
Good luck to Deanne and everyone else who is scheduled soon!

Thanks Anukis, I will wait a bit before I call them.  Best of luck with your surgery! 

Deanne,

If you haven't already, call your nurse and make sure she knows the date.

I'm assuming you've already done or are booked for your pre-surgery classes (preparing for surgery and maintaining the change)  Yes?   If not, you need to get those booked.  They answer alot of questions in those classes.

Uhmmm....I recall having bloodwork done before my preop appt (3-4 hour one) at the hospital.

Do you have any pre operative fasting for Karmali?  You should know about this already too and your nurse and dietician would be advising you on this.

Sounds like a quick call wouldn't hurt, if you are unsure about anything.

You already would have signed your consent for surger4y when Karmali approved you.  So no worries there.

Dreena