Evaluations:

Must be evaluated by the bariatric surgeon, nutritionist and psychologist team, who will indicate the optimal time to undergo this procedure. Once it is established that the patient qualifies for surgery, surgery is indicated to which each patient will undergo, prompted a preoperative regimen 3 days prior to her surgery and overall schedule.

Exams:

Blood: CBC, biochemical profile, liver profile, lipid profile, coagulation tests, thyroid tests, creatinine, glycated hemoglobin.

Images: Abdominal ultrasound, chest radiograph

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with Urease test

Electrocardiogram., in some cases stress test

Others: According to each patient's medical history

All these tests can be performed and coordinated through the CLC Preventive Medicine Unit, in 1 day

The examination must be submitted 2 weeks before surgery, endoscopy is a priority, please send by email, fax or deliver to the assistant of Dr. Berry or leave Adult Surgery consultation on the 3rd floor Building C3, warning the assistant Dr. Berry. email: asistente@cirugiadeobesidad.cl

Preoperative Instructions:

1.- Knowing the exact day and time to be operated:

DAY:
Time of surgery
Check in time

2.- If you take medications on a regular basis, please Make a list, indicating dose and take it to the clinic the day to be hospitalized. You can also include information about known allergies

3.- Taking medicines for chronic to 4 hours before surgery. Do not use more than ¼ (one quarter) glass of water. For example, if operating at 8:00 am, the medications administered to 24 hours the previous day. If operated at 11 am taking medication for the morning dose at 7 am

4.-Soft light regime from 72 hours before surgery and fluid regime from 24 hours before surgery. See Indications Surgery Pre Diet

5.- Take Lyrica 150 mg (two capsules) at 24 hrs the day before surgery or 8 am if operated after 13 hrs. The drug Lyrica (pregabalin) is sold without a prescription, and can take the presentation of 14 capsules.

6.- Bring to the clinic, copy or original of all the examinations taken, although they have been scanned and posted.

7.- For any problems or concerns hospital call the contact numbers.

IMPORTANT:

- Do not take aspirin 1 week before surgery

- Bring all your medical testing on the day of surgery

- Bring robe, pajamas, shoes, personal items the day of surgery