pulmonologist appt question

dawn D.
on 1/11/09 2:49 am - plainville, CT

hello all...i am going to the pulomonogist on tues and just wondering some insight on what he will do? i started the surgery process last month meeting with the dietician at Dr R's office..I get to meet him on Jan 22! though part of me still thinks i can do this on my own...anyways...just wondering if you can help me out on what to expect..thanks!

sel
on 1/11/09 8:56 am - colchester, CT

RNY on 04/05/06

They will get a history, may check pulmonary function, having you breathe into a machine. ALso will want to rule out sleep apnea, may have you get a sleep study.

All the best

Sher

MastaP
on 1/14/09 2:24 am - Bristol, CT

RNY on 10/13/08

I had to go for a pulmonary function test which was not bad. They make you breathe into a machine and also check your blood oxygen level. Since some things showed up on my test, I also had to have a chest CT scan. I had already been tested for sleep apnea so I just brought the results for him to review.