Question:
What testing do they do just before you have your surgery, so I know what to expect.

   — mommamai (posted on February 3, 2007)

February 3, 2007
The pre-admission testing consisted of bloodwork, ekg, chest xray and venous doppler of the legs. Prior to that I had a gall bladder ultrasound, stress test and echocardiogram, endoscopy and lung function test. My doctor didn't want any surprises in the OR, I'm glad he wanted me to have all of this done and it was pretty painless.
   — Sheri A.

February 3, 2007
I have not had my surgery yet, but I have had the pre testing done. I had to have blood work, Chest xray, ultrasound to check the liver and gallbladder, an EKG and a Sleep study to see if i have sleep apnea. It would aslo depend on your medical history as to what other test you may need to have prior to surgery. Where are you in your Journey?
   — Phyllis H.

February 3, 2007
My surgeon had me get an EKG, a pulmonary function test, labs, psychological evaluation, appt with a dietician, PAP, and then of course the pre-admission lab work right before surgery. I also had to lost 20 lbs.
   — airbear762000

February 3, 2007
I am going 100% through my insurance company. 1. Referral to an education program my medical group makes mandatory. 2. Had to wait 4 months to get into a 6-month education program. Meet twice a month for 6 months. 3. My insurance company changed their eligiblity requirements and I had to go through an addtional 6 month education/weekly coaching calls with a dietian every week. 4. Referral to the surgeron upon completing/graduating both education programs. 5. Met with surgeon and dietian. 6. Psycho-Social evaluation w/a shrink. 7. EDG (due to an existing coniditon I have, EE, like GERD, but all in my esphogus). 8. 2/8 - another mandatory meeting with the surgeons dietian. 9. 2/9 - pre-op with my primary care physician. EKG, chest x-ray, blood work and complete physical. 10. 2/12 - blood type and cross at the hospital. 11. 2/12 - another meeting with the surgeon. 12. 2 weeks before surgery (I started on 2/1) - a full liquid diet not to consume more than 1,000 calories a day to lose weight prior to surgery. So far, that's it for me. I know other people had to have more extensive tests for existing conditions. It's ultimately up to your primary and the surgeon - as far as I know everything I've done is routine and not out of the ordinary. Nothing hurt. Not bad. It is what it is.....good luck with your journey. Mine has just begun. Surgery scheduled for 2/15/07. Getting excited!
   — jammerz