Why wouldn't I have a pre-op appointment?

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Each facility determines the needed preoperative testing based on a patients medical history and any possible areas of concern. This can include a chest X-ray, EKG, and blood work.  Ultimately without knowing your age and comorbidities it is difficult to offer definite advice and I would broach the topic with your surgeon or anesthesiologist.  Hope this helps.

Different surgeons may have different recommendations on this and it will depend upon your age and any other health problems you may have.

Pre-op appointments vary per practice.  It is difficult to comment without knowing your medical history.  I would suggest calling your surgeon and discussing your concerns.  Some practices take photos and discuss the procedures, answer questions and order blood work if needed at the pre-op visit.