Didnt Do Endoscopy!

[steelergirl 135]

My surgeon didn't require a endoscopy..and I asked for the CT scan..is this weird for him to not ask for these things..I told him I have a fatty liver he said this is normal

..what was everyone else's requirements? ??

[Ailly 32]

I didn't need an endo and only had to do one day of full liquids pre-op. my pre-admission testing consisted of an EKG, full blood panel, urinalysis, and nutrition class.

[steelergirl 135]

What was your pre op diet

[Ailly 32]

I had to do Clear Liquids the day before surgery. Some have to do 1 to 2 weeks.

[whitneymalae 69]

I just had EKG and bloodwork, then 10 day liquid Protein Shakes, 1 day clears to reduce the size of my liver

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

The reason most surgeons ask for an endoscopy prior to the sleeve is to rule out any potential contraindications to the surgery. For example, if you have reflux (and a lot of obese patients do), they look for active ulcers that would hinder healing in a newly sleeved patient.

The argument could be made that the surgeon would be doing a scope @ the beginning of the procedure but that would be a VERY expensive cancellation if they found something.

Last, it is considered a 'standard of acceptable practice' for bariatric surgeries. I would discuss it with my surgeon prior to any procedure.

[DayByDay 123]

EKG, full blood panel, Psych eval, and nutrition class