what to expect...

daisydoodle · February 4, 2005

Please tell me what to expect....I am having my pre-op EGD next Thursday. I'm told it's no big deal, but all of a sudden I have this incredible gag reflex just thinking about it!

pati-o · February 4, 2005

Daisy,

I work in an outpatient surgery dept. and we do EGD's every day. They will put an IV in you and give you medication to sedate you. They may also spray your throat with a numbing spray. It's a VERY quick procedure, usually around 15minutes long. Don't worry, you'll do great!

julie · February 5, 2005

hi i had it done recently in nov it is no big deal before you know it it is over the last thing i remebered was i was told i was going to sleep i didn,t fel a thing

Jammin & Losin · February 5, 2005

I was wondering if this was a test everyone had before getting banded. So far this hasn't been something they have told me to get done.

julie · February 5, 2005

hi jammin/loosen i should of reserch a .lot more better before i had it don e don,t get me wrong i am happy i had it done but i should have reserch possible reactions that might happen after wards so i would have been better repaired lots of luck julie

leatha_g · February 5, 2005

i didn't have one done. not every doc requires it.

New Hope · February 5, 2005

www.stjohnsmercy.org/healthinfo/test/gastro (click on esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

It's a good informative site. You'll do fine.

SHAZ · February 6, 2005

Hello Daisey

I too was nervous about the procedure. Thought I was going to feel something. I woke up wandering if anything had been done. I felt nothing and remembered nothing (smile). Don't worry!!!

SHAZ · February 7, 2005

Jamie, I was told that the reason I needed it was because I had a history of acid reflux. Other than those circumstances my doctor only does them on by-pass or stomach staple candidates. But, they like checking to make sure there is no damage to the esophegas due to acid. If there is, then the lap band cannot be done at that time.