Endoscopy question

[smilingsarahjo 10]

I'm scheduled for surgery on May 18th and my endoscopy is on May 6th. I guess I'm just not very sure about what they're looking for in the endoscopy. Mostly I'm worried that they will find something and I won't be able to have surgery. Can someone give me more information about what's going on in the endoscopy and if it's like a test I can fail? I'm feeling anxiety as this is the last hurdle between me and surgery. Thanks in advance!

[alwaysvegas 702]

They're looking for ulcers, gastritis, GERD, or any other abnormalities in the stomach. I had gastritis. Not a showstopper.

Yes, it's nerve-wracking, but it's a very important procedure for your safety and sleeve success.

http://www.asge.org/assets/0/71542/71544/19212DA8-AE13-4C03-9D06-CA06204E864D.pdf

Best of luck!

Edited April 10, 2015 by AlwaysVegas

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

There is a chance that they would find something that would prevent surgery, but this is very unlikely. They will check to see if you have a hernia that needs repaired and will look for damage caused by acid reflux. This is really a way for the doctors to make sure that the your sleeve will be safe.

[JimmyTimmyRay 0]

I just had mine done about 3 months out in case anything is wrong. I was all good. My friend just had his and had ulcers and GERD and wasn't approved for the sleeve. They put him on meds and will check him again closer to surgery date. Don't stress. You have nothing to worry about if you don't have acid reflux!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

They are also looking for H-pylori, which you would need to start antibiotics and be on them a couple of weeks prior to your surgery. Again, not a show stopper. EGD is no big deal! Blink and it's done.

[theotherfatgirl 134]

I have mine Thursday eh not excited

[belovedlove 2]

I have mine on tuesday! not really nervous, my sister got the sleeve done almost 18 months ago! she said it was the best nap of her life Good luck to everyone!