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I had an EKG and and Echocardiogram done as well. The EKG showed an arithmia and the echo was to make sure everything was working with my heart.

I'm on toprol XL now because of it.

-Leena

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I had to have one. It wasn't a big deal. They should put you under for it and it only takes about 10 minutes. They put a little camera down your throat and take some pictures. I had to take the day off work and couldn't drive for 24 hours because of the anesthesia.

All doctors are different; some only require an upper GI be done.

Even though I got whacked with a surprise bill for a $500 co-pay for this procedure because it's "in patient", I'm glad I had it done. They found I had the start of 2 small ulcers which seem to be ok now. She thinks I had been taking too much Advil. (which I had been)

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Hi,I had all the pre test work and am scheuduled for October 30th Any advise on how to prepare? Needless to say, I am a little nervous, scared and excited!Anything I should be doing now to make this easier duing and after surgery?

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As part of my preoperative testing I had to have a EKG. I have not heard of an EGD. If a EKG is what you have to have it is simple and easy.

During the visit with my Primary Care doctor a tech came in with a machine. The tech placed wires on my heart/chest and monitored my heart rate. Test took about ten minutes! Hope this helps!

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I had an EGD because my surgeon decided I needed it. I have chronic Iron deficiency anemia. He also required a colonoscopy. YIKES! They will give you versed which will make you forget the whole experience. The EGD part is easy and will go by quickly.

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I had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) almost three years ago for acid reflux problems. The worst part was the taste of the lidocaine they sprayed in the back of my mouth, but once the IV drugs were in I didn't care anymore and don't remember much. Just had to have someone drive me home and slept for a few hours afterwords.

Marie

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I actually just had my EGD done a couple weeks ago. I was so nervous going to the hospital to get it done. Getting wheeled into their room and then having them fuss all over me. Luckily, I had an IV and they put the "sleep" med in their. Once that was in I was out, next time i woke up i was back in the room and told to get dressed and to wake up. I think that my nerves made it so much more than what it was. Probably because its all new to me. Same as the hepaprin shots that I have to give myself 3x daily. Once its all done, its not a big deal. Those damn nerves just rack our brains silly!

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