Question:
Please respond if you have had either or both done

I need to have both a Stress Test (treadmill and tubes) and an Endoscopy (view of my tummy from the inside). Those that have had either or both, do you think I can have them both in the same day? I was hoping to have the stress test in the morning and the endoscopy in the afternoon. I am 2 hours away from the place I will be having these tests done and didn't want to have to go on two different days. The PA told the scheduler that she didn't think I could have them both on the same day, because the stress test will wear me out and the endoscopy will put me out (meds). I use my treadmill everday, so I have no problem with that, anyway, what do you all think? I really feel like I could do it in one day (my husband driving of course), but I have never had either of these test done before, so I really don't know. Thanks Jann    — paschool (posted on January 11, 2001)

January 11, 2001
Hi, Jann. I had an endoscopy the middle of December in preparation for my open RNY scheduled for 1/8. They found a little ulcer that had to be treated and now I go in for my second endoscopy on 1/23 and surgery the next day, 1/24 (only 13 days!). I can tell you that the writer of the previous posting is correct, you can't eat or drink for 12 hours prior to the procedure. But I still think it might work out for you if you don't mind being hungry and thirsty during the day after your stress test. My doctor is also 3 hours away, and if were me I'd try to do it that way. And, yes, you will need someone to drive you home after the endoscopy. Good luck! Don't you just love this website??
   — Lili R.

January 11, 2001
Yes, you can certainly have both tests done on the same day. It really makes sense to do them on the same day since you live a distance from the hospital. The more you get done the better!!!!
   — Fran B.