What is Pre-op Tests
Mine consisted of an arterial blood gas draw, EKG, more blood work for CBC and to cross type and match (in the rare event I'll need a transfusion), talking to a pre-anesthesia RN and reviewing my meds and surgical/medical history, then I had a chest X-ray.
Not sure if they'll let you do it elsewhere due to the anesthesia assessments and such; wouldn't hurt to ask, though. My surgeon is a little over an hour away and I work at a hospital, but I had to have it done there.
Best wishes!
Some are more extensive than others. I had blood and urine collected, an EKG, two respiratory tests, a abdominal ultrasound to check the gallbladder, and... hmmm... I know the was one other thing, but cannot think of it at the moment.
They may or may not allow you to get it done elsewhere. The only way to know what they want to do and where you can do it is to ask.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.