Question:
What kind of pre-op tests are done?

(Dr. Rupp,MN is the surgeon)I have had upper Gi's and endoscopy tests before and really would not like to go through them again. Are there any standard tests that they do before hand. I just want to be ready and in the know.    — Jessica J. (posted on July 11, 2001)

July 11, 2001
Hello... I'm kiara I'm having surgery on july 31st w/ dr schwartz in the twin cities, mn... What I had to do was have a physical... chest x-ray... blood work...and a gallbladder ultrasound if i had my gall bladder... BUT All DR's are different... If you have questions call and ask the nurse they will tell u... Good Luck to you!
   — kiara26

July 11, 2001
Hi Kiara...all doctors are different and I think my doc has me doing every test possible. Tests I have to have include: Chest x-ray, breathing test, gallbladder sonogram, upper GI, cardio stress test, psych eval, bloodwork, and some other tests performed by and endocrinologist. It seems like a lot, but I value my doctors throughness.
   — [Anonymous]

July 11, 2001
I just completed my preop tests yesterday. I'm having surgery in 6 days. I had to have an endoscopy over a month ago and yesterday I had to have an EKG, a chest xray, a breathing test, bloodwork done, BP taken, given a brief physical, and gave info about my medical history...again.
   — Cathy D.