Question:
I know that all doctor's are different, but my surgery date is April 10th.

I am wondering what types of testing is done for your pre-op.    — hartnell (posted on March 9, 2006)

March 8, 2006
I don't know if you are talking pre-approval tests for the wls or pre-op tests for the hospital. I had an ekg, chest x-ray and the day before, had a cross and type blood workdone. The hospitals have their required testing, as well as the Dr., so call and ask!
   — LauraA

March 8, 2006
About a week or two before surgery I had a chest xray and an EKG, as well as the typical blood pressure, etc test. Then there was urine testing and blood testing to see if you currently have any vitamin deficiencies or may be pregnant. My heart rate was measuring high, so I had to go back in and get a dobbler on my legs and a CAT scan on my chest to check for any blood clots in my legs and/or lungs... being that I am only 24, thank goodness I was clean of both! But all doctors are different. You should check with yours.
   — SJSlesnick

March 11, 2006
I only had to do a barrium swallow (drinking the yummy chalky stuff :) and blood tests; my surgery date is 4/5/06 ~Tiffany
   — tiffany E.

March 11, 2006
WELL I AM JUST ABOUT FINISH WITH MY PRE-TESTING PRAYFULLY, BUT I HAD TO SEE THE GASTOROLOGIST; NUTRITIONIST;CARDIO DOCTOR; PYSCIATRIST;AND THE PULMONARY DOCTOR. I DO BELIEVE THAT IT MAY VERY DEPENDING ON YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT SOME OF THESE TESTING MAY REQUIRE A FEW VISITS.
   — ALLPRAISES2HIM