I am having my EGD(Gastroscopy) tomorrow morning what should I expect? how long does it normally take? Do I need to take the whole day off or just half a day? I have seen many have posted that they found hiatic hernias, is this common? What would be the sypstoms? Is there anything that they could find that would disqualify me for the LB? sorry so many questions just tryigng to get a grasp of what is going to happen and the worde case senerio in relation to approval for the LB

thank you everyone

Your doctor should have told you what to do about taking time off work. For every EGD I've had, I was told not to drive, operate machinery, make important decisions, or sign any legal documents for 24 hours after the procedure, because of the sedation given. You'll need to bring an adult with you.

The procedure itself is quick - maybe 5-10 minutes - but the prep (checking you in, putting in an IV, waiting for the doctor) and the recovery (waiting for you to wake up enough to get up, get dressed, and walk out.

What to expect: check in, be put in a curtained cubicle, change into a johnny, lie on a gurney, have an IV put in, talk to the anesthetist, and wait for the procedure to start. Be wheeled into the procedure room, say hi to the doctor, be rolled over on your side (usually the left side), and lights out when they start the sedation. Wake up in your cubicle, talk to the nurses and doctor, get your discharge instructions, get dressed, go home. You might have a sore throat from the scope.

Doing an EGD is a way for the doctor to get the lay of the land (so to speak) in your upper GI tract. He/she might find a hiatal hernia that needs to be repaired during your band placement. They'll look for any other structural abnormalities in your esophagus and stomach, and for signs of disease, like ulcers, that might need to be treated before your surgery. I've never heard of anyone being disqualified from band surgery because of the findings of an EGD, so you need to ask your doctor about that.

Edited to add: Also, don't drink or eat anything after midnight the night before unless your doctor says it's OK to take a medication (like blood pressure meds) with a tiny sip of Water.

thanks so much Jean You answered everything now I am ready I just requested the whole day off I did get imformation about not driving but I thought is was just for operating heavy machinery or driving. Sounds like I will be alittle loopy

thank again

Jean laid it all out good:) Just had mine last Wednesday and it was a breeze. Took a nice "nap" and woke up fine with no sore throat. Had the hubster drive me home and I was starving by the time we were finished. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, and I did not get out of there til 3 something. You will do great!!