I don’t remember the name of the actual procedure. Actually, it might be important to know that. Hmmm…

EGD.

I can’t eat or drink anything until after the procedure, which is not until 11:45. I think I can sip water. At least there’s that.

It’s only for a little while. I’ll survive.

The purpose of the procedure is to clear me for bariatric surgery. It’s to look at the lining of my esophagus, small intestine, and stomach, since I reported a history of acid reflux and heartburn. They want to make sure there’s nothing more going on down there, I think.

As always, I just want my coffee. But doing other things, like writing, helps.

My stomach is starting to growl. Time to get in the shower.