My surgeon didn't require a endoscopy..and I asked for the CT scan..is this weird for him to not ask for these things..I told him I have a fatty liver he said this is normal

..what was everyone else's requirements? ??

I didn't need an endo and only had to do one day of full liquids pre-op. my pre-admission testing consisted of an EKG, full blood panel, urinalysis, and nutrition class.

What was your pre op diet

I had to do clear liquids the day before surgery. Some have to do 1 to 2 weeks.

I just had EKG and bloodwork, then 10 day liquid protein shakes, 1 day clears to reduce the size of my liver

The reason most surgeons ask for an endoscopy prior to the sleeve is to rule out any potential contraindications to the surgery. For example, if you have reflux (and a lot of obese patients do), they look for active ulcers that would hinder healing in a newly sleeved patient.

The argument could be made that the surgeon would be doing a scope @ the beginning of the procedure but that would be a VERY expensive cancellation if they found something.

Last, it is considered a 'standard of acceptable practice' for bariatric surgeries. I would discuss it with my surgeon prior to any procedure.

EKG, full blood panel, Psych eval, and nutrition class