So my appointment with the surgeon has been moved up! I now meet with her next week, and I've already been given the green light by the nutritionist. My main concern is that I have not had the Endoscopy. However there is a possibility I won't need it? They use it to check for Barrett's Esophagus, but since I have NO issues with acid reflux/heartburn or anything like that, my nutritionist said they may most likely waive it. Has anyone proceeded without the endoscopy?

My endoscopy is in April only beginning my 4th month pre op. I’m a little scared about it. Cause if swallowing issues and acid reflux do to a new med I’ve been on. I’m clueless about what the test will show. HELP!!

oh thats right. going down the throat sounds much more fun....

?Jaminator...lol. I was in twilight so I was unaware of the fun happening.

Sticking cameras in ANY opening sounds horrendous... I sooooo hope they waive it for me [emoji37]

My surgeon only requires scoping for some patients, age, symptom, and risk factor dependent.

All the hoops we jump through to do this. . . . . I am almost done with the process too! Meet with my surgeon next week. Hope to get a date right after that. But still need cardiology sign off.

We will probably have surgery about the same time, I'll be your buddy!

Yeah but once you reach a certain age(50 in most places, 40 or earlier with a family history) doctors try to sell you on colonoscopy like an insurance agent on speed who hasn't made his monthly quota. And they get so bent out shape they nearly can kiss their toes if you say "Thanks but No Thanks!". Been there, done that and I'm safe from their tender mercies until the Autumn of 2022, barring any colonic deterioration![emoji7]

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That's bc colon cancer is almost entirely preventable. The idea of a colonoscopy freaks people out, but cancer is worse.

I am getting a colonoscopy as soon as I am old enough. Bring it on! Cancer sucks.

My son had one at 37 by our gastroenterologist, gave him peace of mind, all he has is internal hemmoroids. Remember Katie Couric's husband Jay Monahan,died at 41 or 42 with colon cancer. They had 2 daughters and I bet they will be screened early in their adulthood.[emoji14]

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All the hoops we jump through to do this. . . . . I am almost done with the process too! Meet with my surgeon next week. Hope to get a date right after that. But still need cardiology sign off.
We will probably have surgery about the same time, I'll be your buddy!

I meet with her next Thursday! I am similarly hoping to get a date right after [emoji4]. I am very excited! What’s your pre-op regimen look like?

On 3/27/2018 at 11:21 AM, clsumrall said:

My endoscopy is in April only beginning my 4th month pre op. I’m a little scared about it. Cause if swallowing issues and acid reflux do to a new med I’ve been on. I’m clueless about what the test will show. HELP!!

I could be wrong, but I don't think you have to worry. If it shows ulcers, you'll go on medication prior to surgery. If it shows hernia, surgeon will take care of that in op. If it does show Barret's Esophogus (which is mainly what they are checking for) then you will start medication prior to surgery.

Kay...an ulcer was found when my endoscopy was done. It was determined the anti-inflammatory medication I was on caused the ulcer. I stopped the medicine and like you said I was put on medicine, Prilosec to be exact, which zapped out the ulcer in a few weeks. Good luck to all! =)

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:17 AM, Kay07 said:

Would be nice to have a surgery buddy! I hope my surgeon tells me next week

Awesome. I'm sure you'll be around my surgery date so we will be buddies. Keep us updated on your process and good luck.

Im 26 for the person that asked

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I have to have an endoscopy but I have no idea why. What are they going to be looking for? Why do some have to have it but others don't? I guess they put you to sleep so you won't gag on the camera. I am going to ask my doctor why she wants me to have one.

3 hours ago, apositivelife4me said:

I have to have an endoscopy but I have no idea why. What are they going to be looking for? Why do some have to have it but others don't? I guess they put you to sleep so you won't gag on the camera. I am going to ask my doctor why she wants me to have one.

They look for Barrett's Esophagus, ulcers, hernias, etc I suppose. I am still waiting to see if I need one. They make you pretty out of it for the procedure, but around my part its apparently a LONG process to get an appointment and my PCP doesn't think my insurance will pay for it since I have 0 symptoms, and no reflux/heartburn problems.

But my insurance is also pretty lax so I am sure they can be talked around if needed.