Hi everone

Hi Leah,


Welcome and im so glad to see there is another november sleever joining us... im a newbie too, this site is fantastic and everyone here are so amazing and helpful!

Gabby

Hi Leah and welcome.

I have had a couple of endoscopy's, they are just as everyone says.

I also have an hiatus hernia, so my first appointment next Friday will see what is going to happen.

Heey leah,
As everyone has said, endoscopies are routine, just to ensure no probs at surgery time IE if there is a hernia that may need repair etc. Let me tell you that the drugs are wonderful!!! You remember nothing and it is so, so peaceful. I actually look forward to twighlight sedation these days, have had it maybe 4 times now for different things and it is always the same feeling. Blissful ignorance>

Hi Leah,

Welcome aboard, you've mad a fantastic decision.

All the best for the endoscopy, you know know anything about it.

Look forward to hearing your progress.

Cheers Jo

I work for a gastroenterologist... a gastroscopy/endoscopy is very simple.... as Gail said... you go in after fasting from fluid and foods for at least 6 hours, get an injection to make you go to sleep, then wake up, have some sandwiches and a drink... then off home you go! Very easy and no pain.... You will be fine!

Thanks Tempest

I hope I cope that well

Hi,
The endoscopy is pretty simple, go to the hospital, have a nap, wake up, eat and drink, go home.
Mind you I was freaked out about it but found that it was as easy as.

Cheers Gail

hey soontobethin

Thanks for that information,

Hi Leah,

my understanding from what my surgeon said was the Endoscopy was more a routine than anything, it is to check that there are no hernia's that need to be repaired or nothing that will cause you duress in your oesophagus.

Hi All.

Thankyou for the welcome notes. My appointment with Dr Leong went well, I am scheduled for the endoscopy on 20/10/09 and surgery date is 03/11/09. I meeting with dieticitian 10/10/09.

Could someone please advise about the endoscopy and what chances their are of surgery being cancelled eg what would have to be found for the sleeve surgery to be cancelled, or is this just a check routine procedure.
Any information would be very useful and I would be most grateful

Thankyou

welcome Leah!!

hope your appointment went well today...........now comes the fun part of organising work to fit in around your op........



Take Care

Welcome, and good luck with your appointment today!

xx
Tamara

Welcome Leah..... let us know how your appt goes today!

Welcome Leah,

Any question feel free to ask. Good luck with everything.

Hello Leah,

I am also a Dr Leong patient. Hope all goes well at your appointment today.

Good luck and i can't wait to hear all about it....

Hi Leah,
Welcome aboard, there are loads of us here to keep you informed should you have any questions or just a listening post when you need it.
Good luck with the appointment.
Cheers Gail.

Good luck today with your appointment leah...... look forward to reading your story!

Hi

I am another newbie and my name is Leah and I from Adelaide, Thanks to everyone for their input on this site, it is excellent reading when you are considering getting the sleeve done. I have my appt with Dr Leong on 9th Oct, exited about it now. looking forward to having a new life and new clothing lol