ur What Tests Did You Need Pre-Op?

Kat56 · 05-10-2008, 04:21 PM

Hi Everyone,

What tests did you need pre-op? I had bloodwork done, a chest x-ray, stool sample and other blood work where they took blood from an artery.

I also have to see the nutritionist and a psych before I have my appointment pre-op with my surgeon.

I have to go on a five day liquid diet prior to surgery.

What were your pre-op requirements?

Kat

Froggi · 05-10-2008, 04:25 PM

I had bloodwork/ chest xray

I need to do a psych evaluation, endoscopy, and EKG

2 weeks before surgery I'll be doing a diet with 2 protein shakes a day (one breakfast, one lunch) and a sensible dinner

And for the insurance I'm doing a 6 month diet

brandilf · 05-10-2008, 04:43 PM

i was totally opposite. I met with the surgeon and then had all the pre-op stuff which included:

Blood Work
Chest X-Ray
EKG
Upper GI
Gallbladder Ultrasound
Breath Tek Test
1st Psych eval., testing from the shrink, 2nd-going back to get test results (this is a pass or fail) everyone please keep their fingers crossed that I am not a fruitfly!!!
then my paper work will get turned in to BCBS for approval

Sounds to me like you are just about in the same place I am...Hurry up & Wait! I wish you the best of luck:)

kathystrick · 05-10-2008, 05:26 PM

I had blood work, ECHO, and upper GI. Also had to see the psych and take the nutrition/fitness class and test on that information. For my own peace of mind, I also had my yearly ob/gyn physical and she ordered a mammogram. Now I am just waiting on a date!

Kat56 · 05-10-2008, 05:40 PM

I forgot that I had an EKG also. I have been dieting since I had my first consult and have lost 9 lbs, at the seminar, the nurse said that we would have to lose 5% of our body weight but the same nurse did not mention that to me when I went in for my consult.

She also mentioned a class that I would have to take and an exam yet on the day of the consult, she said nothing, it's not on my list of things to do.

My surgeon is away until Wednesday, I am going to call the office and update them on what I have already done and see if I have any other tests to take, I also want to ask them if they can move my appointment up since there's a two month time span from when I should have everything done and my date with my surgeon.

I also forgot to mention that I have to attend at least two support groups, the third Tuesday of each month is when they are held so I'll be going to my first one on May 20th. The nurse said there will be no support meeting in July and if I make one, that is fine.

Kat

Kat56 · 05-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandilf

i was totally opposite. I met with the surgeon and then had all the pre-op stuff which included:

Blood Work
Chest X-Ray
EKG
Upper GI
Gallbladder Ultrasound
Breath Tek Test
1st Psych eval., testing from the shrink, 2nd-going back to get test results (this is a pass or fail) everyone please keep their fingers crossed that I am not a fruitfly!!!
then my paper work will get turned in to BCBS for approval

Sounds to me like you are just about in the same place I am...Hurry up & Wait! I wish you the best of luck:)

Yes, it sounds like we are about in the same place, I also wanted to wish you blessings on your journey to your NEW LIFE!!!!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!
Kat

lele · 05-10-2008, 10:22 PM

Hi all!
My Appts and test went like this:

seminar
Appt with PCP for clearance letter
1st appt with Surgeon
Sleep study Consult
Sleep study (diagnosed with sleep apnea)
Psych Evaluation
appt with Nutritionist
paperwork sent off to INS.

Approval in about a week
Pre-op testing May 16 includes:
ekg excercise eval.
blood work Nutritionist for post-op requirements
upper GI
2nd Surgeons Appt May 21

SURGERY DAY MAY 28TH

SeattleSweetie · 05-10-2008, 10:47 PM

I had to have:

Endoscopy
EKG (Turned into 2 EKGs and an ECHO because of results)
ABG
Abdominal Ultrasound
CT Scan of liver because of ultrasound results
Barium Swallow/UGI
Multiple blood draws for liver probs, vitamins, and regular screening
Psych Eval

Catalystmb · 05-10-2008, 11:05 PM

Surgical consult
Evaluation from PMD
Blood panel which resulted in Sestamibi due to abnormal PTH levels

PFTs/Pulmo consult which resulted in Sleep Study
Abdominal Sono
Psych eval
Support group attendance
Gi eval and EGD
Cadiac eval (possible stress test)
Venous Duplex

I have still yet to ge the EGD(June 5th), second night for sleep study

, stress test and the venous duplex.

June is my sixth month for the @#$^$%& Dr. supervised diet

. Hopefully I can be done with all of this by the end of June.

hopefulmom25 · 05-10-2008, 11:18 PM

I'm self-pay and I had to have the same tests/requirements as those trying to get insurance approval.

attend seminar
psych eval
nutritionist consult
EKG
Different bloodwork tests
Lung Xray
Upper GI
Stomach Ultrasound
Letter from family doc recommending surgery

memeluv · 05-11-2008, 05:37 AM

OK, so tell me why we need an upper GI? I had one last year and it was not pleasent!!!! Will I need another one?

swtbtrcup · 05-11-2008, 10:49 AM

I met with the surgeon.

I then had to get letters from my pcp and my hematologist (I have a blood clotting disorder).

I went to a seminar.

I then had my psych eval and a barium swallow. I had an EKG and bloodwork done. I had recently had a CT scan and liver biopsy so i did not have to have the chest xray. I also had an EGD back in Oct.

pennyt · 05-11-2008, 09:35 PM

For Dr. Stephen Clark at St. Francis Hospital in Indy/Beech Grove, I had to have the following tests:
7 vials drawn for blood work
Upper GI series, which involved a Barium swallow
Chest X-rays
EKG

Because the chest X-ray showed a "shadow", I was the sent for a pulmonary CT scan, which came up normal.

Since I was due to get blood work done for my gastroenterologist, I asked them to send him a copy of my blood work, and saved myself a poke. He also wanted me to have a TB test (due to some meds I take for the crohn's), but he said that the clear chest x-ray was adequate to show that I don't have TB. (I have to get tested every few years as a precaution, even if there are no signs of TB.)

I had a small bowel follow-through last fall, so I also had the Imaging Center send Dr. Clark those results. I figured it couldn't hurt for him to have the info.

favorite · 05-11-2008, 11:20 PM

i had seminar, meeting with surgeon, bloodwork, echo, medical clearence from pcp, chest x ray, psych eval, abdominal sonogram, 6 month diet with nutritionist, 2 support group meetings, 2 day liquid diet before surgery, and i was good to go.

wvprisonrn · 05-12-2008, 12:06 AM

I was turned down by Cigna, I had all the pre-op tests last year. My medical insurance is changing to Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Sheild soon, if they will pay for the band, will I have to have all new tests?