To ensure your safety and readiness for bariatric surgery, your care team may require several tests and evaluations. These assessments help identify any underlying conditions and prepare you for a successful procedure and recovery.
Nutrition Evaluation Meet with a registered dietitian to assess your eating habits, discuss dietary changes, and ensure you’re prepared for the nutritional requirements after surgery.
Sleep Study/CPAP Compliance If you have sleep apnea or related symptoms, you may need a sleep study. This will be done at home to evaluate your sleep patterns and confirm CPAP usage compliance, if applicable.
Psychological Evaluation A mental health professional will evaluate your readiness for surgery, ensuring you have the right mindset, support system, and tools to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Cardiac Clearance Depending on your medical history, testing will be done to determine your cardiac readiness for surgery.
Chest X-Ray A simple imaging test to evaluate your lungs and chest area, ensuring no hidden issues could impact your procedure.
Ultrasound An imaging study to examine your internal organs, such as the liver or gallbladder, to check for conditions like gallstones or fatty liver disease.
EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) This minimally invasive procedure uses a small camera to examine your esophagus, stomach, and upper GI tract for abnormalities or other concerns.
UGI (Upper GI Series X-Ray) Involves an X-ray exam that provides a detailed view of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, using a contrast material to enhance imaging.
Lab Work Blood and Urine tests provide a comprehensive overview of your health, including your nutrient levels, blood sugar, drug and nicotine screening, and other vital markers critical to your pre-op preparation. These are non-fasting labs that can be completed at any labcorp location.
