April 2014 sleevers

[DaddyMarie 291]

I got my date! April 24th!!!! I go for my EGD on the 10th and also start my 2 week liquid diet on that day. It is definitley getting real now!

What's an EGD?

An EGD is the same thing as an Endoscopy I believe. It is where they run a camera down your esophogus into the stomach. I think it is to check for ulcers and acid reflux damage?? Not 100% sure.

Oh ok thanks! I had mine just never heard it called that.

[Nurse96 28]

I just got my date today. I'll be getting sleeved on Thursday, 4/3. It's kind of ironic, because I've been jumping through major hoops to get a date for many months, and waiting anxiously. It was so strange that out of all the dates that surgery could be scheduled for, the day that I was given is the on my dearly departed Grandma's birthday. We were both very close and I miss her so much every day. I am sure it's a sign that she'll be watching out for me along the way. I'm excited that the date is finally almost here, but getting a little nervous as it gets closer. It's nice to have this site to remind me that we're all in the same boat, and that I'm not alone.

[mamaof5heathens 18]

I'm having mine at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Pk., IL. What about u?

I am going to be in Carmel Indiana

[mamaof5heathens 18]

Mamaof5heathens-what part of IN?

I live close to Richmond indiana but am going to a small town north of indianapolis indiana

[gettinbacktome 104]

I live on the outskirts of Hammond, IN. When will the doctor let u know your date?

[mamaof5heathens 18]

I live on the outskirts of Hammond, IN. When will the doctor let u know your date?

I got my letter in the mail today w my EGD schedule and lab tests that will be the end of March. The letter says that the surgeon will review the results and barring complications, will then schedule me the next available date. Whether or not I can take that date will depend on my work schedule. I am hoping sooner rather than later.

[MelBooks 76]

Hi everyone, I'm new here but wanted to join this group. My surgery is scheduled for April 9th, but I've had to postpone it twice before now due to other medical issues (some neuro problems that are still undiagnosed). I meet with my surgeon again Tuesday, and my neuro has given me the go ahead. I just need to make sure my surgeon is cool with it!

[mamaof5heathens 18]

Hi everyone, I'm new here but wanted to join this group. My surgery is scheduled for April 9th, but I've had to postpone it twice before now due to other medical issues (some neuro problems that are still undiagnosed). I meet with my surgeon again Tuesday, and my neuro has given me the go ahead. I just need to make sure my surgeon is cool with it!

Good luck and welcome to the group. Where are you having your surgery?

[marmello 77]

Good luck Melbooks. My surgery is april 9 too.

[gettinbacktome 104]

Welcome April sleevers. I had my GSD yesterday. I believe GSD is the stomach scope. Wasn't bad just made my throat a lil sore after. But it went very quick.

[kgetslim 7]

Welcome April sleevers. I had my GSD yesterday. I believe GSD is the stomach scope. Wasn't bad just made my throat a lil sore after. But it went very quick.

Hey did they put u to sleep or numb ur throat?? I'm having one on the 21st an I'm curious... Thanks n advance

[gettinbacktome 104]

U know they only said that it would relax me but all I remember is them saying they are putting the med in the IV and them saying ok we're done. It felt like I just blinked and it was over. I wasn't even groggy after.

[kgetslim 7]

That's good to know. Hopefully my experience is similar to urs... I really want to go to work afterwards, but they are telling I won't beable to...

[mamaof5heathens 18]

Hey did they put u to sleep or numb ur throat?? I'm having one on the 21st an I'm curious... Thanks n advance

It should be a conscious sedation procedure with an quick acting sedative that wears off quickly and has an amnesia effect. You wont remember much but can swallow and help during if needed

[gettinbacktome 104]

I was out for the rest of the day after mine.. I wasn't driving though..I was fine but I may not be the norm..