Pre op tests?

[sameen_x]

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well! I just had my pre op appointment and wanted to know why they do a full blood count Test, I never had that test done when I had my first lap back in jan. If the tests show I'm anemic will this change anything with having a lap done? Also I'm from Berkshire how long is the waiting list usually? Last time there was a cancellation so I got my lap a month after the pre op

[Shellfinboo]

If you've not had a full blood count recently then they will request, its to see if there is any increased risk factors for bleeding during surgery (for example thrombocytopenia which reduces your bloods ability to clot or being anaemic) it shouldn't change your lap just they will make sure they are extra prepared (e.g. Making sure they have blood on standby)

Sorry can't help on the waiting list question

[sameen_x in reply to Shellfinboo]

Hey thank you for the reply, I was a bit put out when she said about the blood count In the past I've found I was anemic and was worried if that would affect the operation 😬

[Hidden in reply to sameen_x]

Hi, the full blood count will just be a check if you are anaemia they may want to treat that ahead of an op to make sure you are as fit as you can be.

I've got a pre op in next couple of weeks I've been low in iron which has just been treated. Good luck for your results and op x

[sameen_x in reply to Hidden]

Thank god for that I was worried they'll cancel the whole until it's all sorted 😬 And thank you I hope everything goes well for you too 🤞🏼

[Jo0410]

I am in Berkshire too. I was put on the list for laparoscopy on 14th Feb 2017 and had it on the 22nd June 2017. This was at Wexham Hospital. Full blood counts are a pretty usual test to have. I work in NHS not as a clinician but it is pretty much a daily occurrence for patients to have these for a variety of reasons.

[sameen_x in reply to Jo0410]

My ops happening in the same hospital, last time I didn't have to wait that long just incredibly nervous about the whole scenario and want this to be over already 😬

[Jo0410 in reply to sameen_x]

The experience was pretty quick on the day. Im just getting over the pains till but only 2 days post op

[sameen_x in reply to Jo0410]

I hope you feel better soon 😊

[Lulububs]

Im due my pre op wednesday for my first lap, so scared!! I think blood counts are done to see if ur white blood cells show infection? Not sure