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Getting my gallbladder removed on 4/11/13. i already did bloodwork and my ultrasound. what more do i have to do on my pre-op appt?
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Medical clearance.: Talk to an internal medicine and anesthesiology specialist to assure your overall health can safey tolerate abdominal surgery. Good luck!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Preop exam: Sometimes your primary care doctor will want to see you and examine you prior to the surgery. In that case, they will then send a note to your surgeon outlining any recommendations they have for before, during or after the surgery. But because you are young, this may not be necessary.
Answered 4/7/2013
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