Question on EDG

Hello everyone!

I would like to know any input that you can tell me about this EDG test.  They sedate you  - how long does it take to come back to reality?  I mean if I have this done early morning will I be able to go back to work in the afternoon - or is this an all day recovery?

Thanks!

 

For me I took the whole day off.  It took me a while to get out of it.  By the time I was out of it, it wasn't worth going to work.

What's EDG and what is it for?

They insert a camera down your esophagus.  Sounds like a real laugh, doesn't it?  They're checking tor any problems.  It can also check the entrance into the stomach.  I'm hoping that I don't have to have this one as I have a hiatal hernia. I think that it's also a more common test for those having a lappband.

Thank you Islander.    Sounds like a real doosey of a test. I sure hope I don't need it.... having RNY.

Hi, I was so nervous about that test and really, it wasn't anything at all.  I had it done in Providence with Dr ANdrew Stone.  THey have their own building and do it right there.  THe staff was wonderful.  I liked the sedation!  LOL  YOu do need to take the day off of work - I came home and has a restful sleep after the procedure.  Hope that helps!  Jules

I didnt have it...thank god!!!!!!!!

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.

You will be given a sedative and an analgesic. A local anesthetic will be sprayed into your mouth to suppress the need to cough or gag when the endoscope is inserted. A mouth guard will be inserted to protect your teeth and the endoscope. Dentures must be removed.

In most cases, an intravenous line will be inserted into your arm to administer medications during the procedure.

You will be instructed to lie on your left side.

After the gag reflex has been suppressed by the anesthetic, the endoscope will be advanced through the esophagus to the stomach and duodenum. Air will be introduced through the endoscope to enhance viewing. The lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum is examined, and biopsies can be obtained through the endoscope. Biopsies are tissue samples that are reviewed under the microscope.

After the test is completed, food and liquids will be restricted until your gag reflex returns.

The test lasts about 5 to 20 minutes.