scope question

C. McMillan
on 5/5/11 7:19 am - Ottawa, Canada

Does everyone get a scope prior to surgery? or only as needed?

Surgery:02-Dec-11 Highest: 344.6lbs Pre-Optifast: 329lbs Surgery: 311.6lbs Current: 221lbs Goal: 200lbs

(deactivated member)
on 5/5/11 8:27 am - Kingston, Canada

I know of a few people who didnt. I did but because I have GERD.

I suppose it depends entirely on the surgeon and whether or not he/she feels you need one.

(deactivated member)
on 5/5/11 8:35 am

RNY on 05/16/11

I think it depends if you have stomach problems, acid reflux etc. I had mine in Ottawa. Everyone was really nice and it was a breeze.

Megan M.
on 5/5/11 9:34 am - Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

I didn't have any stomach problems, just very occasional heartburn. Was told everyone had to have one so that they could rule out any pathology in the surgical site. Scope was a breeze - don't be worried.

C. McMillan
on 5/5/11 9:36 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 12/02/11

Thanks for the advise. What hospital are you going to?

Surgery:02-Dec-11 Highest: 344.6lbs Pre-Optifast: 329lbs Surgery: 311.6lbs Current: 221lbs Goal: 200lbs

Megan M.
on 5/5/11 10:05 am - Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

I'm from Thunder Bay - surgery will be at St. Joe's Hamilton.

Robin H.
on 5/5/11 11:38 pm - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 12/14/11

I too am from thunder bay and have my scope onj the 17th of this month St Joes Hamilton requires everyone to have the scope

happypants
on 5/5/11 9:40 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

A lot of doctors want to find out if you have a hernia or ulcers so thy can fix things up while they are in there.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

Lisa3756
on 5/5/11 11:46 pm - Ottawa, Canada

I had to have a scope. I have GERD and have had two prior surgeries on my stomach. They wanted to see what was going on in there. I think it all depends on what centre you are with and your medical history.

Lisa

Referral sent 2010-03-02
Information session 2011-01-21
Appointment with the nurse 2011-02-17
Appointment with Diet/Behav 2011-03-09
Scope 2011-04-29
Education session 2011-05-04
CT Scan 2011-06-02
Appointment with Dr. Yelle 2011-06-28
Appointment with Dr. Klein 2011-08-16
Surgery - Hopefully!

CanDoItFour
on 5/6/11 5:04 am - Canada

I was / am at TWH, had very minor GERD (gas & very rare reflux), and a "moderate" hiatus hernia which was diagnosed 15 years ago but which hasn't given me any problems in years. No scope required for me.

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