Endoscopy

[bikrchk 1,313]

I think most do. The doc needs to check for any "surprises", hiatial hernias, ulcers, polyps, etc to make sure you have a safe procedure. During my EGD they found a hiatial hernia and some scarring form reflux, (I did not have heart burn) which was fixed during my sleeve procedure. As a result I was put on a PPI even before surgery which cured my "asthma", which obviously wasn't asthma but a condition called "silent reflux" which can cause chronic coughing. I'm ever so grateful for that requirement!

[krimrod 39]

I had one. It's really nothing to worry about. They put you under and it lasts like 10 minutes. I was home in under 2 hours. No pain.

[number1rudegal 6]

I had one today it was ok just a little sleepy after

[GreenEyes604 753]

Everyone who is having VSG at my Center of Excellence is required to have an endoscopy. I have had a couple of them during my life and they are no big deal and it's over before you know it.

[vsgchick 117]

I had mine today and it was surprisingly uneventful. I remember talking to the nurses beforehand and then I woke up in recovery. Throat is a little sore, but no big deal.

[Crystal88 85]

I had the upper endoscopy done and it was a breeze! The prep took longer than the procedure. I remember they had me lay on my left side, and I was already very relaxed and ready to sleep, when one of the guys had to put something around my mouth, then I remember burping, or at least that's what I felt like I did, four times, then it was done!! I was SOOO sleepy though! My mom was my driver, and once we got home, I went to sleep around 3:30 pm and woke up around 9pm.