What are the routine tests before surgery?
Certain basic tests are done prior to surgery: a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Urinalysis, and a Chemistry Panel, which gives a readout of about 20 blood chemistry values. Often a Glucose Tolerance Test is done to evaluate for diabetes, which is very common in overweight persons. All patients but the very young get a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram. Women may have a vaginal ultrasound to look for abnormalities of the ovaries or uterus. Other tests, such as pulmonary function testing, echocardiogram, sleep studies, GI evaluation, cardiology evaluation, gallbladder ultrasound or psychiatric evaluation, may be requested when indicated.
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What is the purpose of all these tests?
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Why do I have to have a GI Evaluation?
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Why do I have to have a Sleep Study?
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Why do I have to have a Psychiatric Evaluation?
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What impact do my medical problems have on the decision for surgery, and how do the medical problems affect risk?
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If I want to undergo a gastric bypass or Lap Band surgery, how long do I have to wait?
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What can I do before the appointment to speed up the process of getting ready for surgery?
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