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    Default Uhmmmm... EGD?

    I have seen a lot of people posting about having pre-op EGD's..... My surgeon never mentioned having one. (Maybe he did and I just don't recall) Those of you that did have a pre-op EGD, did you have a pre-existing condition like a hiatal hernia or GERD that required one or was it standard protocol for your surgeon? I'm just a little worried that I may have missed this order.



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    Default Re: Uhmmmm... EGD?

    Hi Ashley yes I had the EGD and found out I have the hiatal hernia.He stated he will fix it while he is in there if that help you any.



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    My surgeon just does it as routine.
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    Default Re: Uhmmmm... EGD?

    It is at the discretion of your surgeon to get one. They are mainly looking for ulcers caused by GERD because ulcers can cause complications. If you dont have heart burn or acid reflux they may not requre you get one. Mine made me get one and it revealed I had a hiatal hernia and GERD. Which is crazy since I had no heart burn that I could feel or symptoms at all. I had no ulcers just a red esophagus. I had the hernia repaired in surgery along with the sleve...Done deal.



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    Default Re: Uhmmmm... EGD?

    It's a requirement from my surgeon however, I'm noticing that a lot of Dr's don't require it. You could always ask, but believe me, they won't miss it if it's something that you have to have done.



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    Default Re: Uhmmmm... EGD?

    My surgeon requires one so he can look at your anatomy and make sure things are ok....no hernias, GERD, etc. I had one and everything was fine.....Good luck.



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    Default Re: Uhmmmm... EGD?

    I'm having one done, but my surgeon doesn't normally require one of her patients. I have crohn's disease and she just wants to check and see what's going on before getting in there and discovering something bad. This test will also determine whether or not I can get the surgery. I sure hope it comes out clean....I don't know what other options I have after this!



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