Re: really..one last thing..LOL

[Guest guest]

> How do I know exactly what tests and things my PCP need to do? I

went to the

> page in the web site that said sample history and physical exam but

it is not

> specific enough about tests (Dr. R are you listening??)..it just

says things

> like cultures, doppler..well of WHAT?? I need to know so my PCP

knows which

> tests I really need. I know an EKG but do I need and

echocardiogram too?

> The EKG gas to be within 30 days and what is the other one that is

within 30

> days?

> HELP!! Thanks guys!!

> Love,

> Holly

Holly, I think the bottom line is your PCP needs to do whatever

he/she thinks is necessary to make sure you are surgery-ready. That

can INCLUDE those types of tests, but doesn't have to. The tests you

have to have within 30 days is an EKG, CBC and basic chemistry

profile.

Hope that helps, but I'm no authority either ;-)

ebbieday in VA

[Guest guest]

> > How do I know exactly what tests and things my PCP need to do? I

> went to the

> > page in the web site that said sample history and physical exam

but

> it is not

> > specific enough about tests (Dr. R are you listening??)..it just

> says things

> > like cultures, doppler..well of WHAT?? I need to know so my PCP

> knows which

> > tests I really need. I know an EKG but do I need and

> echocardiogram too?

> > The EKG gas to be within 30 days and what is the other one that

is

> within 30

> > days?

> > HELP!! Thanks guys!!

> > Love,

> > Holly

>

> Holly, I think the bottom line is your PCP needs to do whatever

> he/she thinks is necessary to make sure you are surgery-ready.

That

> can INCLUDE those types of tests, but doesn't have to. The tests

you

> have to have within 30 days is an EKG, CBC and basic chemistry

> profile.

>

> Hope that helps, but I'm no authority either ;-)

>

> ebbieday in VA

Oops, of course the pap and mammogram if female too. Sorry

ebbieday

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I think you only need (besides weight history) your physical, pap, mammogram,

EKG, and blood work (CBC and Chem 7). At least that is what I had, and I'm

approved for surgery tomorrow. Sherry

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2000 1:06:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

happygirl0925@... writes:

<< The EKG gas to be within 30 days and what is the other one that is within

30

days?

HELP!! Thanks guys!!

Love,

Holly >>

Holly,

My understanding is that you just need to have your DR. show proof that

you've had a physical within a year of your surgery date and a pap test.

Mammogram if your DR. thinks its necessary. Blood work and an EKG within 30

days of your surgery date. I think that's right, someone correct me if I'm

wrong. No echo unless your Dr. feels a need for it.

Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

[Guest guest]

Do you have to take a copy of your pap and mammogram to the hospital

with you?

Dinah

> Holly,

> I think you only need (besides weight history) your physical, pap,

mammogram,

> EKG, and blood work (CBC and Chem 7). At least that is what I had,

and I'm

> approved for surgery tomorrow. Sherry