lack of medical testing before P/S ???
Hello all,
A friend of mine is a WLS graduate for 3 years now and is scheduled for her BL/reduction in a week. She is concerned because after all the testing and stuff that we go through in order to have WLS there was basically no testing to get the breast lift/reduction. She says all the surgeons did was take pictures and measurements and ask questions. She suffers from cysts and also has a filter in because she's prone to blood clots. KNOWING THIS SHOULD THE SURGEON HAVE SCHEDULED HER TO TAKE MORE TESTS??? SHOULD SHE TRY AND GET A SECOND OR THIRD OPINION? Being that PS is an elective surgery would 2nd or 3rd opinions even be available??? Any responses are greatly appreciated .
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263/253/179/155/135
highest/pre-op/current/surgeons goal/my goal
I know when I had my hernia repaired and panni removed I had the pre surg testing done but not the heart or breathing done again. Just the blood work, bp done. Before going into surgery they double checked my records and did see I had RNY and made sure they were careful when they intubated me. I didn't get a second opinion for my panni removal and I guess I maybe should have but I felt comfortable with the surgeon. If she is worried about the blood clots maybe she should talk with the doctor again just to ease her mind. And if she thinks she should get another opinion she should do it. I didn't see the ps until day of surgery after the initial consultation. And I'm a "novice" when it comes to surgeries. Other than being in the hospital for having my kids this wls was my second surgery. ( first being 1/2 thyroid removed a year before) and hernia and panni was third.
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Totty
263/253/179/155/135
highest/pre-op/current/surgeons goal/my goal
253 / 140 (below goal)
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Totty
263/253/179/155/135
highest/pre-op/current/surgeons goal/my goal
