Re: Digest Number 2332

[Guest guest]

On the left hand menu, there is an option called Pre-Op Test. I don't think Dr.

R has made it a

requirement as yet (at least it wasn't on 10/04 when I had my MGB). He wsa

concerned that people

were not getting enough detail into their patient letters, so he developed the

test to cover some

topics that he wants covered - like understanding and being able to describe the

other procedures.

He had just put this up to get people's reactions - I didn't formally take the

test and submit it.

I just looked it over and tried to make sure that I had covered most of the

questions in my patient

letter.

As far as I know, if you've already been approved for the surgery you don't have

to worry about the

test. If you are still working on your packet, look it over - it just might

give you some ideas to

beef up your letter.

The paperwork that someone referred to filling out in the hospital is the

informed consent form.

You can see what the form looks like at the back of the Patient Education

Manual. You have to fill

it out at the hospital and sign it in front of the nurse before the surgery.

Hope this helps.

in Chicago

MGB 10/04

259/245/..129

[Guest guest]

Hi LW:

I will be in clinic on 11/7 as well (at 9am). See you there!!!

Christy

California Pre-Op

MGB 11-8-00

[Guest guest]

Yep, I saw that test tooo!

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Okay guys and girls, I have my evaluation with Dr. R. on 11/7. Wish me

luck as I push forward. Maybe I'll see one of you there :} LW in PG