Getting EGD tomorrow!! Nervous!!! But ready for the life change.... One step away from getting banded!!

It's really not that bad. I had it done with just numbing and it wasn't that bad!

Cool! Been nervous about it but Its for the best! hope mine goes as well as yours did!

I have had two and was put to sleep for both. I got an IV, was put on my side, my throat numbed, the bite gaurd put in, then knocked out. I woke up and it was done. Really simple and stress free. I was so nervous the first time as well. I will have to get them for life now (Barrett's esophagus) and won't stress about it after seeing how smoothly they go.

Question... Where did you get your EGD done? I am traveling to TX for my surgery and wanted to get the EGD done here in Florida. I was told my PCP should be able to do it but when I called they said they are not able to. Is a GI doctor the only place to go?? Maybe I could get a local bariatric center to do it for me. The problem with a GI doctor is that I will have to go for a consult and then go for the exam all out of pocket due to my insurance.

Question... Where did you get your EGD done? I am traveling to TX for my surgery and wanted to get the EGD done here in Florida. I was told my PCP should be able to do it but when I called they said they are not able to. Is a GI doctor the only place to go?? Maybe I could get a local bariatric center to do it for me. The problem with a GI doctor is that I will have to go for a consult and then go for the exam all out of pocket due to my insurance.

I actually got it done in a surgery center here in Houston... Where in tx are you traveling to?

Are you having the surgery the same day? They give you the results of the EGD as soon as you wake up... You have to kind of pick your option there if it is going to cost the same as driving here (gas and what not) as to getting it done there (consultation plus EGD) than I say do it there! hope that helped

I actually got it done in a surgery center here in Houston... Where in tx are you traveling to?

Are you having the surgery the same day? They give you the results of the EGD as soon as you wake up... You have to kind of pick your option there if it is going to cost the same as driving here (gas and what not) as to getting it done there (consultation plus EGD) than I say do it there! hope that helped

Unfortunately I am 12 hours away so it would be about 250.00 for the gas but then I would have to add a hotel or maybe two in the mix also. If I have to I will go there but trying to get it done here. I actually just called and made an appointment with my Primary Care doctor to see if he can refer me to the hospital or somewhere else to get it done. From what I understand he can refer me to have the test done elsewhere other then just referring me to the GI doctor in general. I am just going to explain what it is for and I am crossing my fingers that they will refer me somewhere the same day like when I had to have an unltra sound done on my throat. Also, any money I spend on the EGD will atleast go towards my 500.00 deductible that I will have to pay when getting the surgery if I do have a hernia.

I am also going there to get my blood work completed for the surgery. Thanks for your input : ) Wish I was closer.

Good luck in your journey!!! Keep me posted I hope it works in your favor!!