Question:
what and how is the gall bladder ultrasound performed and the t/s bloodwork
what is the type and screen test, and how is performed? and how is the gallbladder sonogram or ultrasound done? — e T. (posted on March 31, 2003)
March 31, 2003
I'm not sure what you mean by t/s bloodwork (I'm sure its simple but my
mind cannot figure out the t/s) but my ultra sound for my gall bladder was
done with a ultra sound wand and they really push that sucker up under the
right rib and boy its uncofortable. Was well worth it tho cause my g/b was
diagnosed diseased (this was long before I was planning on this surgery).
But they left that sucker there. My WLS surgeon said with out even checking
that its coming out which is fine with me! A bad galbladder is NO fun so if
they can take it at the time of surgery be glad. So many on this site had
problems later from it. AND my dr says that the high protien diet can
really cause gall bladder problems later and he usually does take it the
same time and the weight loss surgery.....ACK sorry for hogging the board.
Jamie
— Jamie M.
March 31, 2003
Type and screen or (type and cross) is to check to see what your blood type
is and if you are negative or positive. This determines what blood you
would need in the event of a transfusion. I am not sure why they would
order this for you since RNY is considered a bloodless surgery??? Maybe
they are just being cautious anyway it is just a regular blood test no
biggie. Wendi Open RNY 9/19/02 down 115lbs
— lovemonterey
March 31, 2003
E~ Relax. All standard routine. They send you to the lab for a routine
blood draw, MAYBE taking up to 5 tubes of blood. It's ok though because the
largest of these tubes only holds 3 tablespoons of fluid (I know it sure
looks like they hold more, but they don't). The lab where you go will do
your test so there should be no work for you to do there. The blood work
will let them know all types of things such as your blood type whether or
not you are Rh negative or positive, anemic, have an infection, etc, etc.
And as Wendi stated-it's just a precaution. And then for your ultrasound,
well, I don't know if you have ever been pregnant but it's pretty much the
same, however, Jamie is right they aren't very sensitive. Depending on how
obese you are, they may push very lightly on your abdomen or very hard. It
is uncomfortable but durable. Good luck and know that your doctor is doing
all these test for he and you. ~C
— Christina S.
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