Pre-op assessment

bam320

I have my pre-operative assessment tomorrow and I am not sure about what happens at this appointment. I was first diagnosed in December and was told I would have this appt but for the life of me I can't remember what they said except blood work. I received the reminder call and there were no directions such as don't eat before, etc.

I do have a CT scan afterwards and was told not eat a few hours before that.

Any info on what to expect would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

CaliKelly

I had to do chest xray, EKG.and blood labs. No special instructions like no food or drink. Very quick , easy. Good luck!💗

edwards750

For some inexplicable reason my BS didn’t schedule a pre-op for me. It really irritated the anesthesiologist because right before my surgery he asked me about it. I thought it was SOP.

I can’t imagine it’s any more than blood work and checking your vitals.

Diane

MarilynIllinois

Hi bam,

My pre-op assessment was conducted by phone. I was told to set aside 45 minutes for the call. (That's the amount of time it took.) A nurse or physician's assistant called and asked lots of questions about my health, previous surgeries, reactions to anesthesia, etc. I asked if I could speak to an anesthesiologist before the day of my surgery and they had one call me.

Good luck to you.

bam320

Thank you all for the responses. Puts me a little more at peace with knowing what expect tomorrow!

Betsy

SpecialK

EKG, CBC, vitals, meeting with anesthesiologist, medical history, listing of allergies or any restrictions.