what a shocker. I had my upper endoscopy yesterday. wasn't bad at all and my blood pressure was good throughout the entire procedure even though i was nervous. i found out that i have gastritis (which my dad had); reflux esophagitis (both my children as babies had reflux) and something called gastric mucosal abnormality characterized by erythema (whatever that is)lol. I have to take a med called Aciphex now and i hope i can still have the surgery or that this doesn't delay the surgery. the doctor took four biopsies so i will know more in a few weeks when i have my follow up with him. thank goodness we get this opportunity to have our health checked out before the surgery. i wouldn't have known that i have these problems. i get heartburn some times but nothing more than that so i would guess that i have mild cases of these ailments. This is my last test and i hope in two weeks i get clearance from the doctor and i can be on way to my December 1st date of surgery. anyone had these problems? did it delay the surgery? anyone on Aciphex? Thank you for your support