Ssilian 67 Posted March 17, 2012 Have both the psyc Eval and upper GI on Wednesday of this week. I'm nervous about the upper GI cuz I've not heard of anyone having it pre-op. I'm guessing it's cuz the Dr noticed I take something for acid reflux everyday. So scared something is going to block my surgery! I'm so close!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helo-Tech 7 Posted March 18, 2012 I wouldn't worry about it, I had to have one done and I'm sill pre-op. I think just a mention of reflux and they do it. the Psyc. eval is easy, they just want to make sure you're aware of all the possible issues and that you are comitted to the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ssilian 67 Posted March 18, 2012 Thank you for you response! I need to have faith! I love this forum!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urbandecayno5 40 Posted March 18, 2012 As far as I know with my surgeons office and a few others the upper gi is required..its nothing to worry about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhoozisAnyway 176 Posted March 18, 2012 I had my preop last week and it included an upper GI. I'm not sure if it's a standard test or if it was because I have reflux. Anyhoo, it was no biggie. I had to swallow some tiny little pellets with a barium chaser and the doctor had to watch the stuff as it moved thru my esophagus. The barium is blech, but bearable. Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcage 33 Posted March 18, 2012 I am sure those are both standard. But neither one is anything worth stressing. I just did my upper gi last wednesday and my psych on Friday and I am completely done with all my preop, so I havr been stressing about getting everyrhing together for surgery. But we have each other and we wi all get through this together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkim 109 Posted March 18, 2012 I did my barium swallow Friday. They saw a blockage in my esophagus and now I have to see a gastro doctor and get a scope. I am also scared it is something bad like a tumor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites