VBG revision to Lap Band pre op

krissykris
on 8/22/11 5:16 am
 My surgeon wants me to have an EGD tomorrow as part of pre op testing.  He wants to see the condition of my stomach.  I am a little freaked out about it, never had something down my throat while just mildly sedated.  AND I am concerned about the small opening and the camera (because I had to prior VBG)  Can anyone offer an experiences and hopefully make me feel a little more comfortable?
hopeful and happy
on 8/22/11 6:38 am - Skinnytown, MA
Sorry, no advice, but wishing you good luck!
                
barifella72
on 8/22/11 7:04 am, edited 8/22/11 7:04 am
Whats a VGB? I had that test before lap band. Its a cake walk test. They sedate you very nicely so it doesn't bother you. Also after you aren't hurting in the least. Just make sure someone skilled does it cause they can perforate something if they are bad.

I was scared at first to do it but I would do again much more at ease the second time.
LAP-BAND w/ Gastric Plication and Large Hiatal Hernia Repair 8/15/11  
       
cheyenne000
on 8/22/11 8:07 am
VSG on 03/25/16
 I worked in GI for 3 years and have also had an EGD. You will do fine. Your doc will sedate you and you will not remember anything. its a pretty quick procedure about 10-15 minutes your doctor will be able to see any narrowing  before he gets to it with the built in camera in the scope. All will go well and it will be over before you know it. Hang in there and try not to worry.

Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16

Lisa O.
on 8/22/11 9:05 am - Snoqualmie, WA
Have had it done twice.  Once pre and once post band with good restriction.  Both were no big deals at all.  You'll be put out and wake refreshed like nothing ever happened.

It's a REALLY tiny camera!

Best~
Lisa O.

Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs.  LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.

    

    

krissykris
on 8/22/11 10:09 pm
 Thank you everyone for the support!  Im getting in car in about 5 mins to go do this!  I feel much better  about it after reading your posts! 
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