EGD

[SuperFab 689]

So, I'm guessing not everyone has an endoscopy/ EGD before their surgery? I was told on feb 3 I'll have my final consult and have a 2 hr class, an EKG, a chest X-ray and labs. Then I'll start my 2 week preop the following day with surgery on the 18th.

My PCP and surgeon both think I may have a hiatal hernia, but with no upper GI or endoscopy how will my surgeon be certain? I feel dumb right now. Maybe my surgeon waits til she's got me under and once she proceeds with surgery, she just fixes it if there is one?

April

[Arts137 1,811]

No Worries!!! If not diagnosed before the surgery they will find it when they open you up and wander (rummage) around in your tummy! I had an endoscopy and my hernia was not discovered till surgery. A few extra minutes and a few extra stiches, and all was AOK!!!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Yup that is what they do...i was going to have mine fixed during the surgery..But at a closer view..They found I did not have one....something went right...lol

[SuperFab 689]

Thanks guys! I was worried, now I'm happy I have one less test.

[bearman99 228]

I had my hiatial hernia identified in the swirling ride-o-death on the table with liquid chalk wanting to come up.

The bonus was I had a two-fer - they fixed that too.

I did go for broke and ask "hey, why not just rip that gallbladder out so I can maximize my dollar value"....they didn't laugh as they said no.

No sense of humor.

Edited January 9, 2014 by bearman99

[jkkoutso 1]

I had one I had the full work up done a few months before they would even schedule my surgery. They did find and repair a small hernia during surgery. Not a big deal. I guess it all depends on who your surgeon is.