Question:
Please explain pre-op procedures

I am a nervous wreck! I have pre-ops on 11-26-2002 and I don't know what to expect and what I will be doing. The nurse said to be prepared to stay for about 3 to 4 hours. Help! What exactly will they be doing to me?    — Lisa B. A. (posted on November 21, 2002)

November 21, 2002
Nothing to worry about. The pre-op testing is the usual blood, EKG and chest x-ray. In addition they draw blood. I had to go back for the blood within 7 days of the surgery. You should expect to be at the hospital for about two hours because different technicians do different tests. No big deal. 6 and a half weeks out and down 42 lbs. Good luck to you.
   — Steve B.

November 21, 2002
My pre-ops are on my profile, also. But they are no big deal. You spend most of your time waiting for the technicians to get to you...lol.
   — Kathy J.