I had my upper GI series done today and was told I had reflux. I don't normally have any heartburn or other problems associated with reflux and also had the ekg done. It indicated some type of issue. Has anyone else thought you were fine and after you went for your testing found out you had problems. Do these issues prevent you from having the surgery?

Mostly they help-Its called co-morbidity. As long as you are cleared for surgery you are fine.

I had a rare type of hital hernia that causes the stomach to slip up and twist, I never knew I had problems either. Well, I guess I had grown so used to the reflux, it just didn't bother me anymore. After surgery, I noticed a huge difference, they fixed my hernia and gave me the band, and I feel like a new woman!

this makes me feel better. I just left the psychologist. After talking to her I feel about as normal as can be. I am now waiting on my lab work, ekg results and the upper gi series to go back to my surgeon to make sure everything is ok. Hopefully they have sent the information to my insurance to get the approval.