HI sleevers I got a call yesterday that I need to come in and have a test done where they put a scope down my throat to look at my esophagus and some other things, did anyone go thru this..if so help I'm scared

Edited March 20, 201412 yr by Rebellious Butterfly

As far as I know all doctors require that before surgery. Ur are asleep when they do it and don't feel a thing!

Yes, just about everyone has it done. No biggie.

Thank u guys I thought it was just me

It's normal, it's not a big deal. They want to check for ulcers and hernias because if you have them it changes the course of your surgery.

i have mine done next week

Don't even waste any time stressing about the procedure. Easy-peasy.

It like someone tucking you in at night..........you lay on your side (at least I did. I got scoped both ends) and get comfortable. Then they put this pacifier thingy in you mouth and next thing.........they're taking it out........Waaaaa......is it over? --- "Yep"

Most uneventful nap ever..............

I have my "heads and tails" scheduled for the beginning of April. The prep is far worse than the test. A little of milk of amnesia and you won't remember a thing ????

Yep I had my upper endoscopy (EGD) and the colonoscopy all at the same time. The only thing that hurt was paying for it. It's all to ensure that everything is okay before you are on the surgery table. I'd be afraid of a doctor that didn't require it. Good luck.

You lie down go to sleep wake up feeling groggy then go home that's it

I'm having a EGD done also, but mine is going to be done in the office. They told me I would be able to drive myself. I'm a little nervous about that!!! Ah!

I'm having a EGD done also, but mine is going to be done in the office. They told me I would be able to drive myself. I'm a little nervous about that!!! Ah!

That's kinda scary....you're not supposed to drive yourself after having an EGD. This will be my 3rd one (acid reflux issues for years) and all 3 I have had strict instructions that I cannot drive after. In fact, I have to bring my driver to the appointment or they will not do the procedure - I think that is pretty standard. You might want to consider having someone drive you anyway. Good luck to you!

I'm having a EGD done also, but mine is going to be done in the office. They told me I would be able to drive myself. I'm a little nervous about that!!! Ah!

That's kinda scary....you're not supposed to drive yourself after having an EGD. This will be my 3rd one (acid reflux issues for years) and all 3 I have had strict instructions that I cannot drive after. In fact, I have to bring my driver to the appointment or they will not do the procedure - I think that is pretty standard. You might want to consider having someone drive you anyway. Good luck to you!

Ladybug, how has the sleeve affected your reflux issues? I am pre-op, and never had a reflux problem until anout a month ago. I don't know if it s all in my head or what. It is worrying me...I don't want it to get worse with the sleeve. I go for my EGD on 4/10.

I'm having a EGD done also, but mine is going to be done in the office. They told me I would be able to drive myself. I'm a little nervous about that!!! Ah!

I was told I wouldn't be able to drive home that I should have someone drive me...

Thanks everyone I feel better