Is a EGD a requirement before surgery? I see a lot of people posting about having one done. Or does it differ by surgeons? The reason why I ask is because it's not listed on my check list from my surgeon that I have to complete before surgery.

I just had mine done today. Its a requirement for my sergeon.

I've not heard of anyone who didn't have the EDG. But every surgeon is different. To be sure, I'd call his office. I wouldn't want my surgery delayed because of an oversight on his staff's part.

I believe this is a requirement for everyone. To look for hernias, and to check for H-pylori, and get you on antibiotics before the surgery. You want to rid your body of the h-pylori. Lots of people have it and don't even know it, and it is a real problem for the old tummy.

Thanks! I'll check at my next appointment. In my binder, under Preparation for surgery, preoperative testing - it says I'll have a breath test for H. pylori... No mention of a endoscopy...

My surgeon does not require one unless you have a history of reflux or indigestion. I'm not sure about the Hpylori testing yet.

After reading through my binder I received from the WLC last night, I don't think that it's a requirement. I've really never suffered much from acid reflux and I was told by my doctor to start taking OTC 20 mg of Omeprazole daily - which I am doing. H. Pylori test is done prior to my pre-op appt.

lucky you!!

I believe it is required as they want to make sure you don't have ulcers, gastritis, h pylori, etc. also, if they find you have a hiatal hernia during the EGD is can be fixed during surgery.

No EGD for me - but it's really surgeon's discretion. Did have an H-Pylori test right before my surgery, and another CBC. If you have a history of hernia, ulcers, or severe reflux, they're going to pretty much require one. Just be glad it's not a colonoscopy.

I believe it is required as they want to make sure you don't have ulcers, gastritis, h pylori, etc. also, if they find you have a hiatal hernia during the EGD is can be fixed during surgery.

My surgeon tests for H. pylori with a breath test. So my guess is I don't need to have one. It's not on my list of requirements.

They did my EGD day of surgery while I was under. It's just part of their routine here.

I had one found out I have h pylori and a hernia and didn't even know it.

Its good to have evennif they dont require it, some places are different buy EVERYONE I know had one. H-Pylori can be serious and lead to cancer if untreated. I had a upper endoscopy done and tested positive for H Pylori. Thanks god I was tested because I would have not know until I caught stomach cancer. I am now 5 days post op bypass. Good luck

it's really not a big deal at all. Piece of cake. Takes about a minute.

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