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Bobby46

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Bobby46    327

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Hello all. I had my EDG a little over a week ago. I tried not to think about it until I was actually sitting in the hospital. I have a bad gag reflex and was scared. They sprayed my throat with numbing stuff and then jumped right in. I gagged like crazy but it went fast! Thank God! I was soon on my way. I have to wait for results. I have reflux and didn't even know it. I never have heartburn or anything like that. They said I could have reflux in my sleep. They did a biopsy and will get back with me if its positive for barretts. I may have to get by-pass instead of the sleeve if it is. ugh!! I have 2 more nutrition classes and then I guess I wait for them to review my file and submit to insurance. Crossing my fingers they dont need me to do anything else! I so wish I had my preop apt soon too hannysgrammy! I'm ready to get on with it!

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hannysgrammy    42

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Hello all. I had my EDG a little over a week ago. I tried not to think about it until I was actually sitting in the hospital. I have a bad gag reflex and was scared. They sprayed my throat with numbing stuff and then jumped right in. I gagged like crazy but it went fast! Thank God! I was soon on my way. I have to wait for results. I have reflux and didn't even know it. I never have heartburn or anything like that. They said I could have reflux in my sleep. They did a biopsy and will get back with me if its positive for barretts. I may have to get by-pass instead of the sleeve if it is. ugh!! I have 2 more nutrition classes and then I guess I wait for them to review my file and submit to insurance. Crossing my fingers they dont need me to do anything else! I so wish I had my preop apt soon too hannysgrammy! I'm ready to get on with it!

My preop tomorrow

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Bobby46    327

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So how did the preop go Hannysgrammy? I have 1 more nutrition class then I just wait for a response from the insurance.

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hannysgrammy    42

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Very good. Thanks for asking. I saw Dr. Needleman at OSU yesterday. Wonderful guy. He drew pic and explained meds. I will be having surgery June 16. At 7 am. Preop diet starts June 2

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