Esophogastroduodenoscopy

[Beth 0]

I had my first consultation with Dr. Borao and I have to go to a gastroentorologist for a Esophogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) it was explained to me that they put a tube w/ camera down you're throat to check the esophogus, stomache, and part of intestine for abnormalities specifically ulcers. This is done while sedated He says it is routine for all WLS patients of his. I had heard about the upper GI series where you drink the chalky liquid but not this procedure. Has anyone had this done, is it very bad I am nervous about this...

[lmtorb 3]

Beth,

My wife had this done when she was having stomach trouble, which did turn out to be an ulcer. She finished the procedure and went out to lunch!!! Very simple and pain-free. The worst part, she said, is that she had to gargle with something that numbs your throat a bit and it tasted like "potting soil"!!! You are under anesthesia, but it is called "conscious sedation" and Versed is used. That way you have NO clue what is going on, but can respond to commands, such as "turn on your side", etc. She remembers NOTHING, so don't worry! She really and truly went out to lunch after she woke up, but someone else did have to drive. Best of luck to you and I'm sure you'll do fine. The long name they give this procedure is indeed the scariest part!!