Swallow Test and EGD

[Momwith3minions 52]

I am new here. I am almost through all the pre-op visits. I need to do my psych test. I have two more visits with my nutritionist, one this month, one next. Today is my EGD and swallow test. Did anyone else have to do this pre-op? I have to be at the hospital at 10. EGD is scheduled at 11:45am and swallow test at 1pm.

I turn 30 in April.

Starting weight 230

Current weight 225.3

Height 5'4"

Once all this is completed(in March) the next step is to submit everything for pre-authorization to my insurance. Looking at a June surgery date.

[Katnroyal 225]

I did all of these tests as well, they are pretty standard. I am so excited for you!

[Angie74 170]

I did these as well and the EGD was a breeze, but the nervousness of getting put to sleep gave me anxiety. The EGD itself only took 15 minutes

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[Momwith3minions 52]

Thanks for answering. I think I'm most nervous about the IV sedation.

Glad I found this support system. I have been doing, "ok" on my pre-op diet. I have cut out all sodas. I am doing well on Protein first, then Veggie. I admit to cheating with Starbucks frapps and pizza. Last night I had bread, eep! I didn't realize how important that pre op diet is until I read the posts here. My insurance requires 3 months of nutritional visits, not 6. I am in month one. Time to get serious.

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

You can do this!

No worries!

One of the first things I did was start asking myself "am I hungry or am I just wanting to eat this because it's in front of me ?"

Surprisingly enough, the answer was usually no I was not hungry.

Good luck on your journey!

[Momwith3minions 52]

Everything went well today. The EGD found a hiatal hernia. My doctor said he would fix it during surgery. The swallow test further confirmed the hernia.

I thought I had zero health issues besides being fat.

These pre-op tests have found moderate sleep apnea (I stop breathing 15 times per hour), a fatty liver, and now this hernia. Definitely been an eye opening experience.

[Angie74 170]

If one thing I'm thankful for IS ALL the testing, but they didn't tell me abt the fatty liver ...how did they detect that ?

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[mismis19 16]

Good to have checked. I don't have to have the pre-op tests besides the blood tests. Not sure why...Also have my psych appointment this week and then submit to insurance

[veronica89 5]

Mmmm. having a fatty liver is it a big issue?

[Thinny 30]

Your an inch tall let but we have the same stats. I hope to go I in for April. I have 3 minions too-all boys.