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Endoscopy

So I have been reading several peoples blogs, forums. Does everyone have to have a endoscopy before they have their surgery?

I have a lapband and will have a band to sleeve revision on May3. My doctor has not said anything yet about having to have a endoscopy done. Thinking back I think I might have had to have one before my band but that was back in 2008 so I am not really sure.

Just kind of curious?

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    I had to have it done before surgery because I had acid reflux really bad and was on medication for it. My fiance is getting ready to have his sleeve done by the same doctor and he dosen't have to have it done because he never has heartburn or acid problems.

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    I just had mine today....my revision is in June....He required it so he could see what my stomach looked like after 7 years with the band on it

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    I had to have it done because of the acid reflux. But I dont think it is necessary for everyone.

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