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I'm having a discectomy on wed. i have had travel 50miles everyday to see my dr. they say i'm done until the surgery, but i haven't had any blood drawn or anything like that, just a staph nose swab. is that it? will i not have any blood drawn before?
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Prior to most surgeries involving general anesthesia, preoperative evaluation can vary depending upon individual risk. There may be a general examination by an internist, and basic blood and urine studies, but chest films and EKG might be added. The variable approaches do also depend upon basic insurance plan benefits. You will need to talk to the anesthesiologist who in involved in the surgery
Answered 5/8/2021
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