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.

Hey everyone, I am currently trying to go through True Results Hiatal Hernia Program. I went to my free consultation 2/20/15 where they gave me a physical, and lung test, and I also did blood work. I was told that after my blood work results came back they would contact me to schedule a ECG to check for a hernia. I know they have received my blood tests results because I called & they told me they did & that a nurse would call me back but they still haven't. I'm still nervous I won't have a hernia & won't be able to afford the surgery which I so badly need & want. I know that I have high cholesterol & my liver enzymes are elevated as well due to my weight. Has anyone else out there gone through True Results Hernia Program? If so, how was your experience & how fast was the process to finally get surgery? Thanks!

I've not met anyone who didn't have one. They want to check and make sure there are no surprises down there before they start cutting. Seems like a fine idea to me. And the procedure its self was not a big deal at all. They found a hiatial hernia when they did mine which led to a correct diagnosis and successful treatment of silent refuux. I'd been incorrectly diagnosed and unsuccessfully treated for asthma for 10 years prior. It's glorious to breathe again!