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Why would my dr. have me do a upper gi as part of the pre-op tests when

Why would my dr. have me do a upper gi as part of the pre-op testing when i just had the endo scope and byapsy done and everything was fine?    — jill Q. (posted on July 14, 2000)

July 14, 2000
Your doctor is being cautious and checking you out totally before surgery. Have you had any gallbladder problems? Or chronic indigestion and/or acid reflux? These things kind of go hand in hand with obese people. I doubt that many doctors actually do an upper gi but it's to your benefit. Don't sweat it. Never be afraid to ask your doctor about anything he wants to do, it's part of informed consent. Good luck!
   — char T.

July 14, 2000
An upper GI studies aspects of the stomach that an endocscopy may not, such as motility and stomach emptying. It sounds like your doctor is being careful and thorough.
   — Meli ..

July 15, 2000
Hi, I just wanted to tell you that some docs just require the upper gi. It is really no big deal. It could be cuz your age or it could be cuz of a comorbid you have. My doc did not require it but my mothers doc did. good luck
   — Lee Ann B.