Scope

[irockedthe80s 11]

Hi everyone!! I'm going in for psych eval and first appointment with surgeon next Monday!! So excited! One question; I have recently been experiencing more heartburn and some nausea and am worried about the scope. If the scope does show an ulcer or something will that prevent me from having the sleeve done? Delay? Any input is appreciated! Thanks!!

[ribearty 544]

Hi irockedthe80s,

First welcome to BariatricPal. Congratulations on your visit to your surgeon and your decision to have surgery.

There are several members who have had heart burn before or after surgery. I was one of them. I had it from a prolapsed lapband. Since I have had my sleeve surgery, I have had zero heartburn. Another reason could be you have a hiatal hernia. If you do have one, your surgeon will repair it during surgery. Even if your scope does not show a hernia, your doctor will check for one during your surgery. If you have an ulcer, your doctor will prescribe meds to help it heal prior to your surgery. Wait and see what the scope reveals, if anything, before worrying about delays to your surgery.

Are you currently on any medicine to prevent heartburn? If not, you might ask your primary care doctor or your bariatric doctor for a prescription. If he prescribes something and it does not give you relief, don't be afraid to ask for something different. Sometimes one prescription does not work as well as another.

I had my first surgeon visit and psych eval on the same day also.

Good uck

[irockedthe80s 11]

I take tums but nothing else. Hoping it's nothing but nerves. Thanks so much for the information!! Happy New Year!!