Question:
Is a Spinal Tap ever requested...

As pre-op testing or follow up testing?    — Renee B. (posted on April 28, 2003)

April 28, 2003
I have never heard of a Dr. ordering this unless they suspect you have meningitis or somthing like that I cant imagine any Dr. requesting this??? I wonder why you are worried about that???? Are you supposed to have one??? I was only required to have extensive blood work and an EKG before surgery. Of course I didnt have any co morbids either. Good luck to you. Wendi Open RNY 9/19/02 down 117lbs
   — lovemonterey

April 28, 2003
If you need a spinal tap, you won't be getting WLS! LPs are done to look for a source of infection not readily located by other means and if some sort of infection in the spine/brain (or surrounding tissues) is suspected.
   — koogy

April 29, 2003
Guess I'm mostly curious why you ask...
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