For those of you who had to undergo an EGD (upper endoscopy), how many weeks/months prior to your surgery did you get it? Did you have it done before or after your insurance approval?

I just attended my seminar two weeks ago and the patient care coordinator is asking me to do the EGD. My insurance, however, requires a six month medically supervised weight loss program, meaning I wouldn't even get approved for the surgery until early next year. To save on costs in terms of deductible and out-of-pocket maximums, I would like to get the EGD and surgery done in the same calendar year. Is it reasonable to wait until early next year to get the EGD since my surgeon won't even be applying for approval of the surgery until early next year?

Thanks

I have my EGD Friday the 14th. Surgery will be sometime in December.

I just had a EGD last week and I am required to have another in 8 weeks because the found I had a food allergy. They prescribed me Prilosec and said that should take care of the problem. I still have 1.5 months of the required 3 month dietician so thats no problem. Im so anxious to get this process over with so I can get to the approval process! I also have to do a sleep study next month so September will be an appointment filled month for me. Wish me luck!

@@lmm300missouri We went to the same facility! I love it when I run across folks who are local!! Aragon did my EGD..easy peasy!

I have my EGD Aug 12 and am so scared. What should i wear? Any advice?

I have my EGD Aug 12 and am so scared. What should i wear? Any advice?

They will give you a hospital gown to wear.

I'm at the end of my pre op requirements

8/21 Endoscopy

8/27 final required weigh in

I started a file for myself on the process. I received a packet that included all the requirements before requesting an approval. I asked my surgeon why am I waiting and he said majority of the insurance companies want to see if the patient went through all the steps. I called my insurance company and asked questions for myself. They confirmed what the surgeon told me plus which procedure they would approve for me.

Don't be afraid to ask questions!

You will be placed under anesthesia.

I did not have to remove any clothes or anything, just laid on my side and was OUT, I guess in recovery my husband said I spoke of the 70s ( how funny). I woke up and they said it is time to leave- the nurse told hubby she is hard to wake up and he said she doesn't sleep well but took advantage today.

It really was nothing, I was more afraid they would find something that would keep me from the surgery and there was none.

You will do great

To all EGD was easy as everyone stated. Wannabthin that's good to hear, have you had any great issues or advice? I start drinks tomorrow and count down on the 7 days of liquids.

@@lmm300missouri I remember I was not "out" for my EGD. But it didn't bother me. I think I just got enough twilight sleep drugs to take the edge off. I remember it all. But didn't care. HA! I didn't have to remove my clothes, just my hoodie jacket. I have had a totally uneventful recovery, and I have lost quite a bit of weight. My only tip is to get yourself some Miralax that dissolves in Water. The pain meds cause severe constipation. That is the only complication I had. At week 3 I had a twinge in my large incision occasionally. That is normal. I was just healing. No more twinges after week 6. Best of luck to you! But you won't need it. Your doctors are the VERY best of the VERY best. We are lucky to have them.