Bariatric Surgery Patient Manual

Blood Tests After your initial evaluation you will be required to get blood tests. Please contact your doctor’s office or Englewood Hospital’s lab (201-608-2245) to make an appointment. Once your blood draw is complete, please ask to have your results faxed to us. Our fax number is 201-894-0093. Sleep Evaluation If you are at risk for sleep apnea, the Sleep Center at Englewood Hospital will contact you to arrange for a sleep study. Please note: If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you will need to bring your CPAP machine with you to your surgery. Specialty Evaluations Some patients may need to see medical specialists for additional testing, evaluation, clearance, or recommendations before they can be cleared for surgery. If you are asked to see a specialist, please set this appointment up at least 1-3 months before your scheduled procedure. Depending on your health, you may be asked to see a/an:

• Cardiologist • Endocrinologist • Hematologist/Oncologist • Gastroenterologist • Pulmonologist

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