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Old 05-14-2007, 01:25 PM   #2
MEW
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The tests are determined by many factors...the doctor, the insurance company and your over all health.
Since I was a past smoker, the surgeon required a clearance from a pulmonologist, he, in turn, required a sleep study and CXR. I also had bloodwork, EKG and psych clearance, in addition to a Nutritional consult.
The surgeon also required a consult with the anasthesiologist, and attend a pre-op education class.
The tests were in no particular order, just whenever I could get in to see everyone, but has to be no later than 7 days before surgery, and the bloodwork could be no sooner than 2 weeks before the surgery.
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