So I have an appointment with a GI on May 19th...and I'm kinda scared. I have no idea what to expect what so ever. Any ideas of what they might do to diagnose my problem? I have a sensation of food sticking in my throat, deep chest pain, morning voice problems and hoarseness, asthma, all are symptoms of GERD (or so I've read) What should I expect, and does anyone know what I should expect to pay?

If you don't have an insurance copay, I would call the office and ask them about the cost of an office visit so you are not surprised. Bring a list of all the things that are bothering you as well as a list of your questions so you don't forget anything. I expect he will probably prescribe some meds for you to try and possibly talk about an endoscopy. You won't be required to do anything - he will just make some recommendations. The most important thing is to have everything that you want covered written down so that in the moment you won't forget anything. It will be fine and now you are on the road to feeling better. :)

thanks! I was just getting nervous, I just studied swallowing disorders in school (what helped me see having food stuck in my throat, or at least that feeling, isn't normal) and was thinking of so many things that I could have to do. Thanks for the reassurance.