I had those tests with the Gastro doctor, but now the "surgeon" will not do the surgery without those 2 tests !! at least he is being thorough for safety.

I have to say, I did not refuse and had the test the day before to ck out the motility of my esophagus. After the surgery and just before I was released, the Dr. came in and told me my esophagus was of little help and I would need to stay on soft foods for the rest of my life. That was after a Nissen Fundoplication with a partial esophagus wrap and partial mesh implant. Had I not taken that test he would not have known to do partial. I am soooo happy and feel great now. I did check out the reliability of his thoughts. LOL yep he was right. After getting bread stuck on the way down, I am now taking it seriously. I am aware there are smart good Dr. in many cities but the experience I had at the FL Mayo was unsurpassable, If you are going to have the operation I highly recommend Dr Edwards and his team!!!