Have to have a endoscope to check lapband damage

[copmom 73]

Having revision surgery on jan 22 having preop testing today being on liquid diet for 2 days

I had the lapband surgery done 12-08-11

I had a bad time with it slow Weightloss , gerd

I kept complaining to my Surgeon dr Smith

That something was wrong vomiting all the time

He did give me a UGI with contract which showed slippage gerd maybe a ulcer

So I told him I was getting a second opinion

And so I did

Now this new surgeon is having his partner to

Scub in on my case going from removal of lapband to RNY

Now got a call yesterday wanting to do the endoscope of my stomach ??

Has anyone had to go threw this before ?

Just wondering ??

My insurance approved my revision on the same day

And now this endoscope ? My Surgeon never said anything about this scope him and I just signed my surgery consent

Help I'm just scared of the endoscope hope someone can tell me about it

Thanks everyone

[one4ozzie 434]

MY surgeon has an endoscope done as a part of his work up for surgery. So I think it's very common.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

I think it is pretty common and they just want to have a good handle on what things look like and what damage the band has done, I haven't had one, but reading on here, most say it wasn't bad or a big deal, hope that is the case for you. I just think your docs are being very conscientious and doing what they believe is the best of care for you, Wishing you the very best. I had revision from the band to bypass five weeks ago.

[abbybeep 53]

Hello! When I had my sleeve I had 4 scopes with dilitations. Totally not a big deal. They put you out for it, so you'll need a ride home from someone. I think maybe one time I had a sore throat for a day afterward. I agree, it's probably just to take an extra look so the surgeon knows what he/she is dealing with before they go in. Good luck!

[copmom 73]

Well endoscope tomorrow hope stomach is okay that the lapband didn't do alot of damage

My surgery for revision is jan 22 @ 7:30am

Please say a prayer for me I'm so anxious about the endoscope...

Hope everyone is well and have a blessed week

God is good. I can do all things threw Jesus Christ who strengthens me

[abbybeep 53]

Good luck tomorrow! I'm sure you'll do great. I will say a prayer for you Let us know how you do!

[kparadisek 115]

Hey copmom give us an update on your status. How did the endoscope and surgery go? I'm going to ask my Dr. About it next week since my revision will be in May.

[copmom 73]

Hey copmom give us an update on your status. How did the endoscope and surgery go? I'm going to ask my Dr. About it next week since my revision will be in May.

I posted guess you didn't see it endoscope went will

Had surgery now one week postoperative having

No problems

Three hr surgery two day stay you will have a foley Cather and I came home with a drain tube on my left side just had it taken out on Monday it was 3feet long lost 18 lbs doing fine I have one incision that is three inches and six other incisions but doing fine taking it slow

Good luck to the ones needing surgery

Hope everyone postoperative is doing fine

Any other concerns just ask me

[kparadisek 115]

I'm smiling, glad everything went well. Congrats on the 18lbs! Keep us posted on your progress. Oh, how long do u plan on being out of work?

[copmom 73]

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I'm retired so I'm off forever but I believe people are off work 3weeks depending on the job type

I can't do housework grocery shopping no driving no lifting now this is orders from my surgeon all drs are different

Hope this help