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I have a VSG being scheduled for mid to late April (pending insurance approval hopefully this week).

i have an optional endoscopy/colonoscopy scheduled for this Friday, MARCH 23 — anesthesia procedure # 1

Yesterday, I found out that I must have a hysteroscopy, which is a 30-minute diagnostic procedure on APRIL 11 — anesthesia procedure #2

What should I do?! I really do not want to push back my VSG any further—with work, if not in April, I’d have to wait until June!

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You will be fine in my mind. A lot of people have endoscopy within a short time before WLS and I doubt if the hysterscopy would be that stressful either on your body. Think of them as tests more than surgeries[emoji13]

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You should, of course, double check with your doctor on this, but I also suspect you'll be fine. I know I had a number of procedures and tests before the sleeve surgery, including an upper endoscopy for which I was sedated. Unless you have some history of difficulty with anesthesia, this shouldn't be a concern.

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I have a VSG being scheduled for mid to late April (pending insurance approval hopefully this week).
i have an optional endoscopy/colonoscopy scheduled for this Friday, MARCH 23 — anesthesia procedure # 1
Yesterday, I found out that I must have a hysteroscopy, which is a 30-minute diagnostic procedure on APRIL 11 — anesthesia procedure #2
What should I do?! I really do not want to push back my VSG any further—with work, if not in April, I’d have to wait until June!


The anesthesia for the endoscopy is considered a lite anesthetic so you should be fine. If you have any concerns, speak with your doctor or surgeon. Best wishes!


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Thanks for helping to put my mind at ease—I definitely will run it by my surgeon. He is a bit hard to get to and I did not not to wonder until my surgical consult. I realize these are just some final hurdles to clear before the real journey begins! All the best

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Thanks for helping to put my mind at ease—I definitely will run it by my surgeon. He is a bit hard to get to and I did not not to wonder until my surgical consult. I realize these are just some final hurdles to clear before the real journey begins! All the best


I had an aborted sleeve in January and sinus surgery 3 weeks ago both with anesthesia and am scheduled April 12th. Neither the doctor or the hospital had a problem with it. Good luck!


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