Question:
TOMORROW IS MY PRE-OP, WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO THEY DO? WHAT KINDS OF TEST???    — Karen W. (posted on November 25, 2002)

November 25, 2002
I had my preop today. They drew blood, chest x-ray, ekg, and preadmit with nurse. My surgery is next Monday.
   — Cindy D.

November 25, 2002
During my pre-op testing I was asked about my medical history (Meds, Ailments, surgeries, etc). They drew blood. I gave a urine specimen. I had an EKG. They took measurement. I also had two X-rays. Piece of cake (sugar-free of course). Hope this helps.
   — Gary F.

November 25, 2002
I have my preop testing tomorrow also. I got a schedule of my testing. I cant have anything to eat or drink after midnight. abdomenal ultrasound, Chest x-ray, upper GI Double contrast, A nurses assesment, EKG, Pulmonary testing, cardiac testing. It is going to to take about 6 hours. I have had some of these done already, all that I have had done so far are painless but I have heard that the test for blood gas can be painful, It was painless for me though.
   — Elizabeth T.

November 25, 2002
I had my pre-op testing last week. it went like this: blood drawn, ekg, ultrasound, chest x-ray, pulmonary function, blood gases tested, and meeting with doctor and nutritionist. It wasn't bad at all. I was lucky enough to have my best friend come with me and sit around for hours :-) Good luck!
   — AMY J.

November 25, 2002
I think it must depend on your surgeon and your own medical conditions. Since I'm relatively healthy, all I had was a medical questionaire, a few minutes with the anesthesiologist and blood draw for CBC and liver function, that's it! good luck
   — Kristy L.

November 26, 2002
I had my presurgical testing today. It consisted of a medical history, EKG, chest xray, urinlaysis and blood work. That was it. Good luck!
   — Tracy M.