Question:
Does the UGI yield as much information as the gastrograffin swallow?

I am possibly considering a specific surgeon but he recommends that after surgery I have a test called "gastrograffin swallow" to test for leaks and/or problems. This is done under fluoroscopy (x-ray). The problem is my current weight of about 500 exceeds the limit of the table that is used for testing Other doctors do a UGI which I believe tests the same thing The first doctor wants me to get down to 350 sohe can perform the swallow test. I know that the determination of whether or not thier are leaks and or problems is VERY important. My question is this: Is the information yeilded by each procedure equivalent or is the UGI accurate enough to determine if there is any leakage or other problems? Please let me know if you can...Thanks    — Jeff J. (posted on June 4, 1999)

June 5, 1999
I weighted 412Lbs at the time of my surgery! I took the test and didn't have a problem! Check farther, you shouldn't have lose to get this test! When your trying to get the surgery to help you lose! Robin
   — Robin C.

June 17, 1999
I was amazed to find out that my surgeon and his partner do not do a swallow test on their patients after surgery. I was really worried about this because I have a hard time swallowing that stuff. They do some sort of test right after they perform the procedure, before they close you up. They probably use the ng tube to do the test.
   — Kathy (.