I am new here. I am almost through all the pre-op visits. I need to do my psych test. I have two more visits with my nutritionist, one this month, one next. Today is my EGD and swallow test. Did anyone else have to do this pre-op? I have to be at the hospital at 10. EGD is scheduled at 11:45am and swallow test at 1pm.

I turn 30 in April.

Starting weight 230

Current weight 225.3

Height 5'4"

Once all this is completed(in March) the next step is to submit everything for pre-authorization to my insurance. Looking at a June surgery date.

I did all of these tests as well, they are pretty standard. I am so excited for you!

I did these as well and the EGD was a breeze, but the nervousness of getting put to sleep gave me anxiety. The EGD itself only took 15 minutes

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Thanks for answering. I think I'm most nervous about the IV sedation.

Glad I found this support system. I have been doing, "ok" on my pre-op diet. I have cut out all sodas. I am doing well on Protein first, then Veggie. I admit to cheating with Starbucks frapps and pizza. Last night I had bread, eep! I didn't realize how important that pre op diet is until I read the posts here. My insurance requires 3 months of nutritional visits, not 6. I am in month one. Time to get serious.

You can do this!

No worries!

One of the first things I did was start asking myself "am I hungry or am I just wanting to eat this because it's in front of me ?"

Surprisingly enough, the answer was usually no I was not hungry.

Good luck on your journey!

Everything went well today. The EGD found a hiatal hernia. My doctor said he would fix it during surgery. The swallow test further confirmed the hernia.

I thought I had zero health issues besides being fat.

These pre-op tests have found moderate sleep apnea (I stop breathing 15 times per hour), a fatty liver, and now this hernia. Definitely been an eye opening experience.

If one thing I'm thankful for IS ALL the testing, but they didn't tell me abt the fatty liver ...how did they detect that ?

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Good to have checked. I don't have to have the pre-op tests besides the blood tests. Not sure why...Also have my psych appointment this week and then submit to insurance

Mmmm. having a fatty liver is it a big issue?

Your an inch tall let but we have the same stats. I hope to go I in for April. I have 3 minions too-all boys.