2 Days Til Surgery

[BritneyL 1]

im more excited than nervous about my surgery on thursday! but i was really nervous about my EGD! but it was nothing!!! lol I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!! yay

[JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113]

im more excited than nervous about my surgery on thursday! but i was really nervous about my EGD! but it was nothing!!! lol I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!! yay

Hi, what is an EGD?

[BritneyL 1]

EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Email this page to a friend Share on facebook Share on twitter Bookmark & Share Printer-friendly version

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It is done with a small camera (flexible endoscope) that is inserted down the throat.

[BritneyL 1]

you tube it, it will show u what they will do! but it's nothing!!!

[Lmi346 17]

Hey good luck on Thursday..I was just in your shoes last week. It will go great..tomorrow is my last day of my liquid diet I'm so excitedddd!!!!!! I went to the doctor yesterday to remove my steri strips..I am now 6 days post op and I feel fabulous!! I haven't experienced any gas pains (yet) thankfully...the most important thing to do I know everyone says it is to walk!!!! you'll be fine keep up posted!!!!

[Lmi346 17]

us * whoops.

[Lindsey Toppila 2]

Steri strips? What is that? Im new to all of this

[BritneyL 1]

oh okay thanks keep me posted on ur update! thanks!

[Lmi346 17]

Steri strips? What is that? Im new to all of this

hey they are the little bandages they put over your incisions when you get banded.

[Lindsey Toppila 2]

Oh ok thanks!