I received a call yesterday that they were canceling my EGD because they had so many other patients they were only going to do it for those that were high risk. This has me really worried now and my surgery is in a week. Anyone else have this happen to them? Maybe I'm worried for nothing...

I'm sure it's fine. I never had one. You're still getting an EKG, right?

I only had an EKG, as well.

My surgeons office said i didnt need one since i am so young??? i thought this was a bit odd.

I only had an ekg

EKG only here as well.

I only had an EKG. The good news is they didn't consider you high risk to come in for the test!! That's terrific!! If the doc wants it he/she will get it done, otherwise hurrah!!.Take a deep breath and move forward!!! One less thing!!!

Thanks everybody that makes me feel a lot better! I just thought it was weird but at this point I think I'm just over thinking everything...I'm so ready to get this surgery it's been a long wait. Thanks Marathoner you are right...one less thing to worry about!

I only had an EKG.

My Dr only does the egd if you have heartburn prior to sleeve bc the sleeve can cause heartburn. They want to make sure your esophagus, stomach and duodenum are ok prior to surgery.

But he says you don't need it then go with it. I've had two and they are expensive lol.

Although,on another note, I'm not sure what ekg and egd have to do with each other in this post ...

And to clarify I had two egd's not two sleeves

Ok thank you... I'm glad I saved some money not having to go lol! Thanks for all the replies makes me feel better :-)

They all do an EKG right before surgery. The EGD is something they do to make sure you are a viable candidate for this surgery. There can be many things wrong in the upper digestive tract that would make this surgery inadvisable. Instead of the EGD, they will sometimes do an upper GI or as it is also called, a barium swallow test. All ways to see in your throat, esophagus and stomach.