WLS Update 4 - My EGD Experience

Definition:
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.


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[meggiemeg86]

Hey Tom,

I'm a 21 year old female and I'm completely healthy besides the fact that I've been having breathing problems lately and I'm getting an EGD on Monday. I'm a little bit nerrvous about it, just because I'm afraid I will stop breathing when they give me anesthesia. How long were you in the hospital. Do you have any words of comfort for me? Haha!

[winelover215]

The EGD only takes about 10-15 mins. I was there for probably 1 hr after that waking up and getting my instructions from my doctor. It was no big deal at all. You will do just fine.

[19sissy67]

Hi Tom,

Thank You for posting this very informative video.I will be having my Endoscopy May 29.I do feel more at ease thanks to you.

I am preparing for surgery (hopefully)in early July.I wish you all the best on your journey.

XO Sissy

[winelover215]

Glad I could be of help to you. Only thing to add to this video was that I did get really exhausted later that night. Might want to plan on resting after and not getting much done just in case. Tom

[apick24]

I will have this procedure done tomorrow morning in preparation for the Lap-Band surgery. Thank you very much for the informative video. It definitely calms my nerves to know that it really isn't that big of a deal. How long after the procedure does it take before you start to feel normal? How long are you left feeling groggy? Thanks again!!

[winelover215]

Hi There. I left the center about 30-45 mins after the procedure. I felt totally normal in about 1.5 hrs. I had lunch out and was shopping about an hour after surgery. I did crash later that night and got really tired. But no big deal. Good luck with your lapband. Check out my contest this week. Cheers! Tom

[HolyGhostVision]

Thank you for the information. they was thinking to to E.G.D. but i said no out of frar but watching your video i will do that. as soon as possible . thanks!

[stevenscottoddballz]

I JUST got what my doctor calls an "Engraved Invitation". I have to get my yearly E.G.D. It's scheduled for March 23 this year. 4 years ago, I was violently ill, & had a Mallory-Weiss tear - a tear in the esophagas Now, I have to get this every year to check on the SLOW healing! Dang my body! I've got ENOUGH troubles!

[MommaLette93]

Thanks... I'm getting my EGD Next thursday and I'm nervous to find whats wrong...

[lovemybeau]

Thanks

[MsBeauty0812]

Thank you so much for this posting. My mother is having her EDG done on Monday. She has lost a lot of weight and I pray that her results come back normal.

[cknoppe2]

Thank you for putting this up!! I'm am having this done on the 24th! In preperation for my lap band on late june!! i wish you the best of luck on your journey!

[xxjoker777xx]

Ive had it done before, its not painful at all, probably the least painful surgical procedure out there.

[anm30]

Thank you for the upload! I don't have a date set yet but my Dr. will be calling me this Mon. to let me know when mine is! :)

[torinakins]

thanx for the vid. im having this done tomorrow and was a little nervous but this sounds like its ok.

[49countynewstv]

I'm having an EGD done on Monday June 15th and was kinda nervous but watching your vid has eased my fears tremendously.......thanks!