Pre Op assessment??

by Welshdoll 24th February 2013, 10:05 pm

Evening all,
Just wondering what exactly happens at the pre op assessment- have googled it and there's all sorts of crazy tests X-rays etc coming up! panic

Also how long on average do they take need to build up some flexi time in work before so I don't have to use my annual leave.
Thanks x

by willows 24th February 2013, 10:07 pm

I havnt had my pre op yet (booked for 29th March) but i was told it will be a straight forward medical check up and shouldnt take longer than 30 mins xx

by Princess_x 24th February 2013, 10:09 pm

Blood pressure, height, weight, medication check, going through medical history.. maybe blood tests or other tests like ECG if needed x

by **COOKIE** 24th February 2013, 10:10 pm

Its nothing at all to be concerned about hun.

You'll have your pre-op pics taken then you'll sit down with the clinic nurse, you'll be asked your height and weight so they can ensure you have a healthy BMI and they'll go over your medical history with you. Depending on your medical history further tests may be required just to ensure you're fit for surgery hun, such as maybe blood tests, or MRSA swabs done maybe an ECG etc.. But if you're fit and well none of these will be done, although some clinics prefer to do bloods anyway.

Overall though hun its simply a chat about your health, that's all babe. Xx

by Welshdoll 24th February 2013, 10:29 pm

Thank you both! I will learn not to google everything one day! Xx

by Perrie91 25th February 2013, 11:39 am

yourll be fine hun I worried what was gunna happen but like other girls sed its just straight forward lots of questions blood pressure pre op pics and get all your surgery details :D xx