Question:
Does anyone know what tests are required by Dr. Keshishian pre-op?

An example might be like a psychological evaluation or something?    — A V. (posted on October 11, 2001)

October 10, 2001
You definitely need a psych evaluation as that's required by Dr K's office as well as most insurance companies. It's best if you goto someone who has experience doing consults for WLS so they know what issues they should be addressing. I went to one in Denver and the psychiatrist had dones a few RNY's consults and did some research on his own and found out about the DS. When I went in, I was pleasantly suprised since I thought I would have to educate him as well. I also had to do an EKG, chest x-ray and bloodwork. I still need to get a pre-surgical clearance from my local PCP as they can't just use the physical I just had in September. Any additional tests would depend on your co-morbidities and BMI. I know at least one person that had to do a pulmonary lung function test and arterial blood gases. Dr K will let you know what he needs done after the initial consult. I just did my tests in Delano after my initial consult since I was in town an extra day, although I did get them done the same day, except my chest x-ray which was forgotten and I did the next day. If your insurance company requires a nutritional consult, you would need to get that done, but only if your insurance company requires it. We also have an e-group for the duodenal switch as well as a separate one for Dr Keshishian's patients. (We have separate groups for most DS docs actually). If you goto groups.yahoo.com and do a search for duodenalswitch you should find the main group and if you search for Keshishian you should find Dr K's. Send me an email if you have any problems.
   — Anita N.