I had my office consult and I now I have all of my tests to do. I am sooo nervous. They said I could have it done in Oct. but I picked Nov to give me some time to get appointments done and get use to giving up the food. I was wondering if anyone else out there had to do an upper endoscopy before the big day. My surgeon says it is standard to check for hernias prior to the operation. Just wondering and also how long before the operation do you start a liquid diet? I meet with nutritionist and psych Oct 12th.:smile2:

I had a slew of tests!! Here is what I was required to do..

Upper GI series

Chest X-ray

Pulmonary Clearance

Cardiological Clearance

Psychological Eval

Bloodwork

Stress Test

Thank goodness I was on vacation for the summer, so i could do these tests! Every week was another test!! Whew!! :smile2:

I had my endoscopy last Wednesday and that was the end of all the testing I had to . I was a little sore in my chest a few days after, but other than that it was nothing. My doctor does a 2 weeks low carb diet two weeks prior to surgery and I start that on Monday. Good luck to you! You'll do just fine!

I am going to the seminar Sat morning. I just don't know what tests they are going to want. I hope they don't want the dr supervised diet for 6 months that would be a bummer.

I am 73 , snd the Drs in Colorado Springs wouldn't do it so I am going to Denver.

My sister had the lap band 2 yrs ago so I know a lot of what to expect. but hers was done in Phoenix . :smile2:

nonibear

Yes, I have to get an upper GI as well. He never explained why, and I didnt ask. I also have to get a Cardiolgist clearance because I am over 50.

My surgery date is 10/4. I started my 2 week liquid diet on Monday. The first day was rough, but it is ok now, except I feel kind of weak.

My list of fun things to do was the same as topazz. Make sure it is an endoscopy and not an upper gi series. I thought I had to have an endoscopy but I was incorrect. I was told that the upper gi series (which is a barium swallow under a flouroscope) was a better way to see a hernia. Found out I have one! Glad all my tests are over now I am just waiting for my clearance. Nervous about that and the surgery!!!