Question:
Is it manditory that you have a sleep lab test before WLS ?

Also what are the required test before WLS. Thanks Guys !    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 13, 2000)

September 13, 2000
At Newton-Wellsley Hospital in Mass. the pre-ops consisted ultrsound, blood test, EKG, and Pulmonary Function test. I don't even have to do the enema thing the night before surgery, all I have to do is not eat or drink after midnight and showup at 9:45 for surgery at 11:20AM. Easy as can be, but I know all doctors and hospitals have their own requirements.
   — Wendy W.

September 13, 2000
My surgeon is Dr. Fallang from Middletown, OH. I only have to have an upper GI and a gallbladder scan. No sleep study was required. Hope that helps!
   — Rhonda B.