pre-op tests???

[uglyduck16]

Hi everyone :wavey:
I have been reading 'weight loss surgery for dummies' and in there it mentions about pre-op tests. I have my op on Friday and i have not had any pre-op tests done, should i have done?
When i went for my consultation with the doctor he did my blood pressure and listened to my heart and had a poke about, but that was it. In in the book they talk about taking blood and urine samples etc?
What tests have other people had done before there op?? Should i have had some done??
Xxx Lizzie xxX

 

[charliegirl]

Hi Lizzie two days before my op I went and they took blood and my BP and that was it....xx

 

[hopelesscase]

Along my rd to surgery i had a full blood analasis, 24hr urine collection, blood pressure, weight and sleep apnia test. these were to rule out hormornal problems prior to surgery to ensure surgery was the right route,
A week befor my surgery at my pro op appaintment i has bloods, urine, BP, ecg and mrsa swabs taken.
HTH
hc

 

[charliegirl]

I was never tested for MRSA, although I did have the ECG which I forgot about...xx

 

[tammy]

I went for pre op assessment about 4 days before. they took bloods, MRSA tests, BP and ECG. i think every hospital is different it may be worthwhile giving them a ring to check if you need to have any pre op tests done. x

 

[phatgirl]

Along my rd to surgery i had a full blood analasis, 24hr urine collection, blood pressure, weight and sleep apnia test. these were to rule out hormornal problems prior to surgery to ensure surgery was the right route,
A week befor my surgery at my pro op appaintment i has bloods, urine, BP, ecg and mrsa swabs taken.
HTH
hc

Same for me (HC & I were at same hospital). I also had a psych eval about 6 weeks before as part of a standard fitness measure.

 

[Brunetteandred]

I also had a psych eval about 6 weeks before as part of a standard fitness measure.

I think that's what my next appointment is for. But what if I 'fail' that? It seems an awful long wait from Nov - March to be potentially told one can't go ahead!

My hopsital does MRSA check, bloods, urine & weight etc.

 

[Cowgirl]

I had pre op tests 1 week before the op!
I had mrsa swabs done, bloods and blood pressure.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Slightly off at a tangent but still on.. kind of. Re: MRSA. You can buy Hibiscrub and do a pre-hospital shower at home to eliminate MRSA. Lots of people carry it, so it's a good way of getting rid before pre-assessment and going in for the op. I will find the link and post up if anyone is interested. And no, I don't work for Hibiscrub!

Here it is: http://www.hibihealth.com/reduce.php

 

[phatgirl]

I think that's what my next appointment is for. But what if I 'fail' that? It seems an awful long wait from Nov - March to be potentially told one can't go ahead!

My hopsital does MRSA check, bloods, urine & weight etc.

don't worry, you won't fail. Be honest and open about your weight problems and realistic about your goals and you will do fine.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Thanks PG. :hug99:

 

[Cowgirl]

Slightly off at a tangent but still on.. kind of. Re: MRSA. You can buy Hibiscrub and do a pre-hospital shower at home to eliminate MRSA. Lots of people carry it, so it's a good way of getting rid before pre-assessment and going in for the op. I will find the link and post up if anyone is interested. And no, I don't work for Hibiscrub!

Here it is: HiBiSCRUB ™

You can carry MRSA in your nose and back of throat though so dont reply on the hibiscrub. Im sure it'll all be fine!

 

[julieann]

i had my pr-op tests done in the morning and operated on late in the afternoon

 

[uglyduck16]

Hiya everyone!
Thanks for all your replies, i might email them and ask about it, but i am not going to worry big time about it! If they want to do tests on me, i am sure they will.
Xxx Lizzie xxX