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A little background first. Small band placed 2007. Lost 150 pounds with first band. Small band slipped and revised to larger band 2010. Erosion and band removal 2013. I've gained back about half that I lost with band between 2009 and 2013. Now considering gastric sleeve. Had discussion with surgeon in December. He recommended that I have an EGD. He also recommended that I see another surgeon with more sleeve experience because I may have scarring due to the band issues that I had previously. So, today had first test.

Had my first pre-op test today - an upper GI (EGD). The doctor said I have mild gastritis, small hiatal hernia, and my stomach still had food in it though I hadn't eaten for more than 10 hours. She said she wants me to have a gastric emptying test, so I will. Does anybody know if any of these findings will mean I won't be able to get the sleeve? Please share what you know about these circumstances.

Thanks.

Sue

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My sister also had the sleeve done, and her pre-op tests showed that she had delayed gastric emptying and that didn't prevent her from getting the surgery. Good luck!

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