Endoscopy

[Aspring424 76]

I am new to this forum and I am in the beginning stages of my journey.. I have my first appt with the NP on Tuesday 9/2.. I have health first and I believe I have to do 6 month diet.. My question is.. does everyone have an endoscopy ?

[mentalistfan 189]

I didn't have one, my surgeon didn't require it

[SleevedSharon 24]

That was not one of my requirements neither.

[Cupcake 801]

Hi and congrats on your choice to be healthy no my surgeon did not require one but everyones surgeons and programs are different mine required a mandatory exercise class with a trainer . Good luck and keep us posted.

[#9grammy 274]

Hi and welcome,

My surgeon required one, he is looking to see if you have problems with your stomach. I have no problems in that area, but I have a hiatal hernia that he will fix when he does my surgery.

It really is an easy test and you get to sleep while they do it.

[une nouvelle vie 327]

I didn't have one but another woman who had my surgeon did. I'm sure each patient is different.

[NewMe_2014 16]

It was a requirement for my surgeon. He was checking for signs of GERD and the shape oft stomach. He said if it's too curved he recommends the bypass because you have a higher chance of kinking with the sleeve.