StephC2009 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 What are the pre-op tests that are done (if you have no health issues) and are the results received before the surgery begins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNext30Years Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm curious about this too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiesmom Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I had my Pre-Op tesing done the same day as surgery and it is done by Dr. Jimenez who is the Pulminary Specialist (I love love love him). Dr. Jimenez is extremely charming and has a wonderful personality. He first goes over your medical hsitory with you then he has you blow into this handheld device 3 times and instructs you to blow as hard and as looong as you can blowing 1 continuous blow for a minimum of 6 seconds (this is to test the lungs) after this he has you go into a room and take your clothes off from the waist up and put on a paper robe with the opening in front of you and lie down on an examination table. He ten comes in and places pads on your chest and head (I think) and instructs you not to move and this is the EKG for your heart. That's it your done and he tells you if you passed on the spot! He said I have the lungs of a 34 year old (I am 34 but I smoke) and the heart of a teenager I asked him what age and he said 18 so that makes me barely legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephC2009 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Oh wow that isn't bad at all. I was thinking that they did a full blood panel on you. Glad to hear that. Bogiesmom. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I had everything done within hours of my surgery. Breathing test, Blood test .. then i was whisked off for surgery. IT only takes maybe 30 to complete the testing - it's very very basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephC2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks Limdsay. I am just used to here in the US. Whenever I get blood drawn it takes days to get the results back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 On 12/9/2009 at 6:31 AM, StephC2009 said: Thanks Limdsay. I am just used to here in the US. Whenever I get blood drawn it takes days to get the results back. its the same here in canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyMarie Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I had my pre-op tests and surgery performed first in my group. I was also lucky enough to go home the same day because I live in San Diego. It was a piece of cake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 On 12/10/2009 at 4:24 PM, AshleyMarie said: I had my pre-op tests and surgery performed first in my group. I was also lucky enough to go home the same day because I live in San Diego. It was a piece of cake . Hey Ashely - how's it going? Haven't seen ya on the food log board. Did you get tired of it? I had a easy breezy surgery too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyMarie Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi Angie!! Things have been good. I will definitely start journaling my food again. My birthday was over the weekend and things were busy. How are you sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 On 12/10/2009 at 8:53 PM, AshleyMarie said: Hi Angie!! Things have been good. I will definitely start journaling my food again. My birthday was over the weekend and things were busy. How are you sweetie I hope your birthday was a good one! Today is my sons 2 year birthday. We are opening prezzies tonight! I am pretty excited! I am doing good. Had a fill this past Monday. I am hoping with all my heart that this will be the one that tightens up the zip tie! LOL ((HUGS)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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