February 12, 201511 yr 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.
February 12, 201511 yr 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.
February 13, 201511 yr 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.
February 13, 201511 yr Author 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...
February 13, 201511 yr My surgeon does not require one unless you have a history of reflux or indigestion. I'm not sure about the Hpylori testing yet.
February 13, 201511 yr Author 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.
February 14, 201511 yr 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.
February 14, 201511 yr 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.
February 18, 201511 yr Author 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.
February 18, 201511 yr They did my EGD day of surgery while I was under. It's just part of their routine here.
March 1, 201511 yr 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
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.