Ultrasound question

Hey all :) 

So I have my appointment with Dr Glazer the internist  at HRH on June 9th , and im trying to get as much done before then if I can . I have asked my doc for a referral for a sleep study , I already had an ECG , stress test and holter at end of march as I was having palpatations (all came came back totally fine ) so that should cover that (right?) ...so my question is about the U/S ...is that something I ask my doc to do or does DR Glazer order that himself ? If I do ask my doc , what do I ask for ? Its to determine the fat around the liver right ?? Also , is there anything else you guys recommend I can get done or do in order to be on top of things ? 

I am also on my last case of my beloved diet pepsi , then no more !!!!!!!! This is my first thing , then the coffee will be getting the boot .....but that may take a little more doing !!! But its got to be done , if im serious about this ( which I totally am ! ) I need to start now . 

Any info / pepsi support mucho appreciated !!!!

Have a great day all :)) 

Jax x

Get on a list to have a gastroscope done you can do it through your family Dr so your ahead of the game

the u/s is to check the abdominal cavity and the size of the liver but they can order it and you know they will check everything they need

 can't help with the advice of the ultrasound requirements as 5 yrs ago when I had my surgery there weren't all the tests required..not sure if that's because I had my surgery in the USA (or not).

but I wanted to write and say GOOD RIDDANCE to pop!!

..I gave my 1 can of coke habit up 5 months prior to surgery and never looked back...I have to confess that I have had a few swallows of Dr. Pepper in the past 5 years,...but have never had more than that, it's not appealing and when I look at the calories of a large pop at a fast food place like McDonalds I cringe..I mean the calories in a pop, is more than the calories that I consume in an entire meal~!

All the best

From personal experience, I'll say, wait til you are told what tests to have. I didn't need an ultrasound, for example.  So why get tests you don't need?  I agree, it's good to be on top of things, tho. Good luck!

I would agree with Shellabella in regards to the tests required.  They are fast to get you into any of the tests that you require.  I need to have a sleep study completed and was booked in within 24 hours to the center the recommend. 

Hi there im 15  days post op. I gave my pop up 2 months before my orientation.  I never had any issue with giving it up.  I only drank diet pop as well.  I know some people never drank diet so it must be hard to give up sll that sugar.  I cant say about the u/s as I went to St Josephs in Toronto and my surgeon Dr Lindsay never requested one for me.  I just had the regular stuff done.  I agree with the other person I would just wait until they tell you what they want done.  Good luck  :-)  Val

I'm pre-op but I would only have the sleep study done and only because I think almost everyone has to. Everything else is so different for everyone. I said Good- Bye to diet Pepsi after my orientation session but I am holding on to my coffee until I get a surgery date...lol

Take Care

Lisa