Who has had an EGD?

[2NewBeginningsxoxo 24]

Who has had an EGD in preparation for their sleeve? I am scheduled for mine this coming Thursday. Supposedly it's to check for acid reflux or possible bacteria. I do get heartburn depending on what I eat but it's not a problem for me. Has anyone had an EGD and been surprised of their results? What exactly does it show? I'm hoping nothing unexpected hinders me getting my surgery date!

[shakiral 6]

I had one. I thought that she would see where I have heartburn but she said I was good.

Edited January 10, 2015 by shakiral

[ms.mitchell39 4]

i had one and mine came out fine also,mine only came with certain foods but im ok

[NikkiDoc 312]

I had one 5 years ago and was diagnosed with GERD- Gastroesophaegal Reflux Disease. I just had another done on 12/30/2014. This time had a biopsy and the H Pylori test. The H Pylori was negative. That is the bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. I had some abnormal cells on the biopsy showing some reflux. When I had the first one done I was starting to get a stricture from the acid. So things have improved but I have been on Prilosec for almost a year.

The second endoscopy and the upper GI both showed a hiatal hernia which was a surprise. I am assuming that will get fixed when I sleeve.

[greatestnameever 49]

I have to get one on Monday, to check for H Pylori.

[CountryGirl5584 115]

I had one for mine. An egd can show gastritis, hiatal hernia, h pylori, ulcers etc

Edited January 10, 2015 by CountryGirl5584

[Fatdiva14 47]

I had my test done and the H Pylori was positive for the bacteria. I am allergic to Penicillin so I was put on a cocktail of antibiotics and had to blow in two bags 4 weeks after completing the regiment. That cocktail didn't kill off the bacteria. I just finished a second round of antibiotics a few weeks ago.

[Pepper123 320]

I did...it came back positive for Hpylori ....thats a bacteria i took sme meds for two weeks was fine!!..good luck!!

[evanter 15]

Hi, I had an EGD, found out that I have hiatal hernia and two ulcers. The ulcers are in the part of the stomach that is going to be cut off so I don't have to do much about it.

[2NewBeginningsxoxo 24]

Thanks for the input. I already know I have a hiatal hernia - that will be fixed during surgery, I'm not worried about that.

[Addawn 81]

They are also looking for Barrett's Esphogus, which is a pre cancerous condition. If you have it, they will recommend a by-pass as opposed to the sleeve. The by-pass basically "cures" the condition.

[time for june 195]

I had one and the only thing that shocked me was I have a hernia, which is not a big deal.

[luvrboog 5]

I'm having my endoscopy this Friday. A bit nervous.

[Jamie Murray 19]

Yea pretty much gives the surgeon a complete view of your stomach, they can see hernias,acid erosion,nodules which i had to have removed(very simple) and the bacterias etc. I was scared at first but it was not bad at all. I have one on the 20th to make sure no nodules came back since my surg will prob be march.

[greatestnameever 49]

Just had mine today! The doctor said everything "looked good" - I always feel weird when they say that right after.