There are several preoperative tests that are either required by insurance, or your pre-existing conditions, or your doctor. Below are the test that I was required to complete:
Psychiatric Evaluation:
This is done by a licensed professional to ensure that you mentally understand the requirements of the program, the results of the surgery (both positive and negative), and have a good support group to go to with questions. This also will address your habits of eating and what reasons you choose to eat (other than hunger).
Consult with a Dietician:
This consult is required to address your physical eating habits and show you healthy alternatives. The dietician should also tell you what to expect to eat after surgery.
EKG:
This is a requirement for every surgical candidate to ensure that you are not going into surgery with cardiac abnormalities.
Endoscopy:
In my case the physician required an endoscopy to ascertain if I had a hernia he also took a biopsy due to my previous history with H. pylori.
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