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I am planning on having gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Endobariatric. Based on my medical history they do not require any testing with my PCP before heading down for surgery.
They will of course do pre-op tests the day before surgery to make sure I am clear, but to ease my mind I would like to have testing done here in the US before traveling all the way there in case my test results do not come back clear.
I was planning on seeing my doctor for a physical with bloodwork, but are there any other specific tests I should ask for? Thanks in advance!
since you are having the sleeve have you ever had trouble with acid reflux also known as GERD?
If so , please be aware that VSG can make it worse.
Most everyone, regardless of surgery type, now posts in the RNY forum (given how similar the diets actually are in practice). You should check over there.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I used to love these posts. Now I have no idea what to eat. 1 year of fertility treatment, 9 months pregnant, 9 months taking care of beautiful twins and I've completely lost it.
Here is a rough plan.
B - fit frappe
B2 - 2 eggs maybe a slice of bacon
L - Panera salad
S - ?? Will be traveling might try to pick up a yogurt and string cheese at a gas station
D - meat and veg - out of town so not sure what
Exercise - 30 mins on treadmill.
What is your plan?
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
You have received great suggestions. I would also suggest contacting the surgeon's office to see what bloodwork they will do before the surgery. Ask if they have any recommendations for testing before your trip.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I was "healthy" before my RNY and just had bloods and an ECG done.
Maybe request B12, B1, vit D, ferritin, so you have baselines to compare with post surgery levels for possible supplementation.
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Surgeons often ask for a sleep study (to check for sleep apnea), as well as an echocardiogram to make sure your heart is strong enough to handle the anesthesia. Your GP may be able to order these for you.
Good luck!
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VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
I am planning on having gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Endobariatric. Based on my medical history they do not require any testing with my PCP before heading down for surgery.
They will of course do pre-op tests the day before surgery to make sure I am clear, but to ease my mind I would like to have testing done here in the US before traveling all the way there in case my test results do not come back clear.
I was planning on seeing my doctor for a physical with bloodwork, but are there any other specific tests I should ask for? Thanks in advance!
The worst part of the whole process for me was the time leading up to the surgery. I came close to cancelling right up until the took me to the operating room. Almost everyone of us did.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
a lot of us had the exact same feelings, so you're not alone! In retrospect, I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Hello everyone...
I feel like surgery is quickly approaching and I'm feeling a bit nervous. I have one last step before I can get the surgery scheduled- endoscopy on 10/2 Once that is done, I'm free and clear to get a surgery date and Im getting cold feet. Will I be ok afterwards? Im also nervous about going under anaesthesia. I know its only supposed to be about an hour but wow- this is a big step
Help !
