My doctor never mentionned endoscopy. Is it something everyone required to do before the surgery?

My doctor says it's required to check for bacteria in your throat and all before the procedure is done! Im getting banded on the 11th of February.

thats what im scheduling now.....it is required for me too.

Psych eval, Nutritionist, Dr recommendation, and Labs......uuuggghhh

My Dr requires it. I had mine done and he found some small ulcers and a hernia. I've been on meds for ulcer and he will take care of the hernia at the time of surgery. I had to have a 2nd one to check the ulsers and now I'm a ok......Surgery date Feb 14th

My doc required it too and I had a large hiatal hernia and he repaired it and I feel SOOOO much better with that repaired.

Thank you for all replies - will be calling my Doc's office on Monday to find out if/when I should do it.

Endoscopys are usually done to determine whether or not you have an ulceration and / or hernia. Also, it may be used to determine the status of an ulcer / hernia if you have been diagnosed with one before.