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I was recently approved for surgery on April 2, 2013. I completed me pre-op testing which included an upper GI. The upper GI revealed transient pylorospasm. To sum this up it means that your stomach cannot empty as designed, due to a thickened valve. This causes abdominal pain and vomiting.

I'm freaking out because I was amped to have my surgery on April 2 but instead I will be getting scoped! I pray that this pylorospasm is mild and surgery will occur ASAP.

****Thanks in advance for your support.

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i am having my egd tomorrow... and i am nervous... did you have any symptoms of this????

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i am having my egd tomorrow... and i am nervous... did you have any symptoms of this????

Yes the symptoms of indigestion but the upper GI revealed that I don't have indigestion, a stricture or a hiatal hernia . It was the spasms that was causing my reactions to food. When I eat, I get a frog in my throat and I have to cough. I would get sick in the stomach hours after eating, to the point that ginger ale was my best friend. I spoke with a nurse who has said that the sleeve will actually help my issues with spasms. I will see my doctor on Monday, so I will keep you posted.

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Are you asking because you worry about the process itself or the outcome?

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Are you asking because you worry about the process itself or the outcome?

I'm worried about the outcome!!!!!!!!! I've gone through so much to have this procedure and I would be gravely disappointed if I couldn't proceed with the surgery!!!!!!????????????

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