I go for my EGD on January 26. Surgery is scheduled for February 16. Should I be anxious about the EGD? I guess I don't want to feel like I am choking.

Nah. You get sleepy; then it's done. No problem.

They will put u out u won't know a thing they gave me drugs felt like I was drunk as hell lol then they said turn on your side I was like u couldn't have asked me to do that before u loaded me up? Lol was the last thing I recall till waking up approx 40 mins later had a sore throat for a few days that's all u won't feel it or know they are doing it

What's an EGD

Edited January 21, 201511 yr by harley_quinn25

Upper endoscopy, also known as EGD, is a pre-op test in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract. The doctor looks at your throat and stomach for anything that might need to be addressed before surgery can be scheduled or anything that might cause problems during surgery.

What's an EGD

What's an EGD

It's also done to check for a hiatal hernia. Many times that is repaired during the vsg procedure.

Upper endoscopy, also known as EGD, is a pre-op test in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract. The doctor looks at your throat and stomach for anything that might need to be addressed before surgery can be scheduled or anything that might cause problems during surgery.

Thanks for telling me I had no idea about that test

It's also done to check for a hiatal hernia. Many times that is repaired during the vsg procedure.

Thanks for clearing that up

Some people have said they are awake and have to swallow a scope (they give you something to take to numb your throat) but I fell asleep. They gave me something to relax me and I was out like a light. I never had a sore throat and I even went to work after the procedure. I had no issues. Don't be nervous!

I was total put under and did not have any other option. I did not have any problems afterwards either, but a little sleepy.

Thank you everyone! I go for this procedure on M9nday, January 26.