EGD...ugh!

[Emilee68 46]

So I got my surgery "packet" in the mail today. It was a whole 2 sheets and go me no information at all. I'm a little upset because I had to find out via mail that I need an EGD now. I specifically asked my surgeons office if I needed one and was told no and now I do. Why can't people get stuff straight?? Now I'm worried they're gonna find some freak thing on my EGD and I won't get to have the surgery.

Has anyone or can you not be able to have the sleeve done due to something on EGD?

I don't have any stomach problems or reflux unless I eat something super super spicy.

[Chaparra 85]

I had mine done on Tuesday. They told me after I woke up that all was normal. After I got home, they called me with the results of the punch biopsy they did and told me that I have H pylori and prescribed meds to treat it. Surgery wasn't rescheduled because of this, and although it sucks to find out that you have a medical problem, I'm glad they found it because if not treated, it can lead to serious problems later on. And, by the way, I didn't have any symptoms, no reflux at all.

[UPRR Wifey 89]

Mine was completed and all was cool. Had H Pylori also and was prescribed meds. This is common and is good to have completed so they can see what your stomach looks like.

[misslady 130]

Had the EGD and it showed chronic gastritis and peptic esophagitis both from acid reflux damage, also a hital hernia adding to reflux. It can be repaired when I have the sleeve. But it's good they want o see inside your system BEFORE surgery so there are no surprises during surgery. Think of it as a safety procedure.

[sherrinita 12]

I had mines done a week ago and got the results back and i have a mild cause of gastritis. I was nervous at first but all was fine. had no clue what had happen at all. It is best to get done so that you will know what is going on inside of you.....i do agree to think of it as a safety procedure so it want be any surprise during surgery....Good luck

[kcinpa 159]

I got mine done in January about a week before my surgery. It took less then 7mins and It was done by the same dr doing my sleeve so I knew right away that everything was fine and good to go. Good luck with yours!! :-)

[Emilee68 46]

Thank you for all the replies! I feel much better! You guys are awesome on here and so supportive! It's nice to have people to talk to that's either going through or has already gone through the same things. I really appreciate my new sleeve family!

[kcinpa 159]

Thank you for all the replies! I feel much better! You guys are awesome on here and so supportive! It's nice to have people to talk to that's either going through or has already gone through the same things. I really appreciate my new sleeve family!

I found this web site the day after I got sleeved 1/28 and it has been great for me! Everyone really tries to support each other and answer questions the best they can!

[almosthome 91]

For those of you who got sleeved in MX, did they do an EGD?

[carstanger 346]

They found a hiatal hernia when mine was done.

[busybeingme 112]

I had mine done on the feb1... It was fine and normal.

The reason they do them is to verify that your anatomy is normal, you don't have any obvious ulcers, or issues from acid reflux.

This way when your surgeon goes I for surgery there are no surprises.

[Ejami 18]

Thank you for all the replies! I feel much better! You guys are awesome on here and so supportive! It's nice to have people to talk to that's either going through or has already gone through the same things. I really appreciate my new sleeve family!