What happens?

[tnm75]

What happens at/during the pre-op meeting the day before surgery?

Thanks, Kristy

[mona-camille]

What happens at/during the pre-op meeting the day before surgery?

Thanks, Kristy

You will meet with the dentist for a check up on your teeth. Then you will meet with the nutritionalist to go over the ins and outs of band life. Then Doctor Jiminez will do an EKG and a lung test. You just blow through a tube. If your lung function is low, you will get a breathing treatment. No biggie there. Then a blood test. I think that was it. It's all pretty easy. You'll be fine and it will all be over before you know it!

[vangirl]

The pre-op is really quick. I had it done the same days as surgery. First, filled out some paperwork. Then got my iv port in. Then meeting with the EKG doctor. Then meeting with the nutritionist and pre-op weigh-in. Then some more waiting. Then taken to the patient room and got into the hospital gown and paper underwear. Then drugs, ativan, and IV tube attached. Because I've had vertigo before, I was given Dramamine in addition to the other drugs to prevent nausea. Then Dr. Ortiz comes to talk to you. Then wheeled into surgery. Then recovery, and a lot of walking!

[MrsParris]

I agree, except they didn't check my teeth.

I got to the OCC probably around 10:00am. I was out of surgery at 1:00p.m., according to my husband. So, it all happened within a 3 hour span.

They are efficient, but I never felt rushed. They will talk with you as long as you feel it necessary.

Kimberly

[tnm75]

Thanks for the information!

Kristy