So, I'm guessing not everyone has an endoscopy/ EGD before their surgery? I was told on feb 3 I'll have my final consult and have a 2 hr class, an EKG, a chest X-ray and labs. Then I'll start my 2 week preop the following day with surgery on the 18th.

My PCP and surgeon both think I may have a hiatal hernia, but with no upper GI or endoscopy how will my surgeon be certain? I feel dumb right now. Maybe my surgeon waits til she's got me under and once she proceeds with surgery, she just fixes it if there is one?

April

No Worries!!! If not diagnosed before the surgery they will find it when they open you up and wander (rummage) around in your tummy! I had an endoscopy and my hernia was not discovered till surgery. A few extra minutes and a few extra stiches, and all was AOK!!!

Yup that is what they do...i was going to have mine fixed during the surgery..But at a closer view..They found I did not have one....something went right...lol

Thanks guys! I was worried, now I'm happy I have one less test.

I had my hiatial hernia identified in the swirling ride-o-death on the table with liquid chalk wanting to come up.

The bonus was I had a two-fer - they fixed that too.

I did go for broke and ask "hey, why not just rip that gallbladder out so I can maximize my dollar value"....they didn't laugh as they said no.

No sense of humor.

Edited January 9, 201412 yr by bearman99

I had one I had the full work up done a few months before they would even schedule my surgery. They did find and repair a small hernia during surgery. Not a big deal. I guess it all depends on who your surgeon is.