Question:
After the initial consult, what does the pre-op testing consist of?

   — [Anonymous] (posted on December 10, 2001)

December 10, 2001
Good Morning! I can ony answer for me because I think every doctor does things different. I have had my initial consult, next I meet with the dietician and go for the psych eval, after that (if all goes well) I make appointments for the blood work and any other tests the doctor deems necessary. If this doesn't answer your question you will need to talk to someone familiar with YOUR doctor. Good Luck!!!!
   — MaryAnn51

December 10, 2001
Hi, For me I had to do a pysch eval go to a nutritionist, Have an upper GI (yuck) a chest x-ray and abdominal ultra sound an EKG and blood work. hope this helps you!
   — blossomivy

December 10, 2001
Yes, everyones pre-op can be different, it depends on your medical history and on your surgeon's requirements. I had 2 psych evals one with w psychologist 500+ MMPI questions, then an appt with the psychiatrist who did the letter to sned to my surgeon. I saw a nutritionists. I had to have a 2nd surgical opinion with another surgeon from the same group. That surgeon reccommended that I see a cardiologist for an echocardiogram because I took phen/fen a few years ago. I also have to see a pulmonary specialist to get clearance for surgery because of my history with asthma and pneumonia. I had to have a stomach condition that I had called H Pylori cleared up through my PCP. I also have trouble with a fungal infection that is near where the incision will be and I have to make sure that gets cleared up before surgery too. Your surgeon will make sure that you have all the necessary visits and tests that you will need. Hospital pre-op will consist of a complete blood work up, an EKG and a Chest x-ray done the week before surgery. It is worth all the wait.
   — SARose61

December 10, 2001
My surgeon only requires two tests...I had a gall bladder ultrasound and an upper GI. I was relatively healthy and on no meds pre-op. If I had been, I probably would have required more (labs, etc...). I did not need a psych eval, sleep study, cardiac clearance, etc... It was very simple and painless. Shelley
   — Shelley.

December 10, 2001
My surgeon ordered an abdominal ultrasound, chest x-ray, EKG, urinalysis, bloodwork and blood gasses.
   — Emily W.

December 10, 2001
I was a bit worried about pre-op testing. I think each surgeon has their own tests done and I think it depends on your health situation. My surgeon required: EKG, Gallbladder ultrasound, Upper GI, Chest X-rays, urinalysis, CBCs, coronary risk panel, thyroid panel and liver panel (and some other blood word, I think). Good Luck!
   — Pamela P.