What are the specific pre-op assessments that are done prior to havng the procedure? Why Is an Endoscopy done?

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Edited July 1, 201610 yr by Beajay

My surgeon requires an endoscopy. I need to clarify when that's done though. She told me that all of my medical clearances (pulmonary function test, EKG, lab work, cardiology clearance, and EGD) would be done on my 3rd visit, but my paperwork says the EGD will be done at the surgery center.

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Oh, the surgeon also requires a sleep study, but they mail you the mask to do it at your home.

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I did not need an endoscopy. Here is what I had to do:

EKG

Stress Test

Echo

Pulmonologist

Swallow Test

sleep Study

Psych

Nutritionist

Blood work

I had to do an endoscopy (did it today) when my barium swallow showed thickening in my duodenum and they wanted to make sure there were no problems in my stomach. They did a sampling to make sure I don't have H. Pylori, because if you do, you need to have it treated before you have surgery. I had bloodwork, EKG, Chest X-Ray, Pulmonary, Barium Swallow, endoscopy and psych. I do not have a history of apnea so I didn't need a sleep study. My EKG was fine and I have no heart issues, so no further heart workup.

The only insurance requirements were Psych clearance and 1 visit with a Nutritionist.

My surgeon required:

EGD to check for ulcers, etc. that could lead to complications during/after surgery, and PCP clearance which included physical, health history review, EKG, and a blood panel.