Having and EGD done on Tuesday...getting nervious!
#44606 - 02/12/04 12:01 PM
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StephS
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Who has had this done before? I'm having one on Tuesday. Are you put out or are you still awake? How long does this take? Any advice would be wonderful! I tend to have attacks when I know I'm having something like this done! If I know what to expect from it maybe I won't get so nervious!
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What test is that?? I don't know what EGD stands for?!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Endoscope or esophagogastroduodenoscopy! Big name 
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OK! Yep, had that done! NO BIG DEAL! You are heavily sedated, I don't remember a thing and didn't feel a thing! I was very neverous because I have a terrible gag reflux but it really was nothing to worry about. They will tell you not to eat before. They will start an IV and give you the drugs and nightie, nite! I woke up a while later and felt groggy but fine! I didn't even have a sore throat or anything! They also did whats called a ballooning procedure, the opening at the bottom of my stomach was very small so they used some kind of balloon thing to make the opening bigger. Honestly, this was probably the easiet test I have had done! Don't worry, its a piece of cake! Do keep us posted on the results, although I will be in the caribbean for 2 weeks!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Is this the same thing as an upper endoscopy? If it, you'll be A-ok Steph!
*hugs* and let us know how it goes 
Ruchie
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Hey pretty lady! Why are you having this done? What are they looking for? Is this done by an ENT specialist? Is it the periscope that they insert down your throat? I had that done once when I thought I had a lump down there and couldn't breathe. They didn't find anything; I was just stressed out.
Honey, if you can handle a colonoscopy and carry a baby inside of you, you're going to go through this SOOOOO easily! Tuesday, eh? Okay, I'll be thinkin' 'boutcha. Keep us posted, okay?
Bev
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Quote:
Honey, if you can handle a colonoscopy and carry a baby inside of you, you're going to go through this SOOOOO easily! Tuesday, eh? Okay, I'll be thinkin' 'boutcha. Keep us posted, okay?
I must be misunderstanding something...if Steph is pregnant, they wouldn't let her have an EGD right?! (If you are pregnant, CONGRATS...and if you're already a mom...CONGRATS too!)
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Now I Don't Know
#44634 - 02/12/04 01:24 PM
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Bevvy
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Hey, Steph! Aren't you pregnant? Did I dream it? I recall a conversation we had about your worrying over the pregnancy .... I couldn't have dreamt it, could I?
Gee it's hell getting old.
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Thanks Ruchie,
Nope I'm not pregnant!! I have two kids 6yr old boy and my daughter will be 3 in April. Anyways I feel better about this! I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks for your support! 
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I'm going in the garden and eat worms.
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Hey Bev,
They are checking for Celiac and a few other things my Dr wants to rule out. So I hope that I'll get some answers. I've been feeling so yucky the past few months I'm wondering if I have IBS and something else. I've been folowing the diet and still don't feel good..at all. I'm so tired of feeling like crap and not being able to go and do fun things with my family! I'm ready for a change!!!
So I'll let ya know how everything goes and to tell ya the truth...I'm a little excited for a day off...My mom will watch my kids and when I get home I'm going to lay around and do nothing...Hubby gets to do it all!!!
Thanks for your love and support!! I just love the boards
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Hi there! I've had two endoscopies... no big deal. I don't care for needles so getting the IV in was the worst part. The drugs they give you are seriously great... you're not asleep but you forget the whole thing happened. Afterwards I was super groggy and I took a long nap. All in all it seems scary than it actually turns out to be (all of the paperwork about blood transfusions freaked me out, even though I knew it was just because it was required by law for all procedures at the hospital). The first time I had it done I even got pictures of the inside of my stomach!
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Oh Bev, Your so funny! I think there are a few different ladies on the boards right now who are or want to become pregnant....I'm not one of them at the moment!!! I get BAD morning sickness when I'm pregnant...I have to work up to that. Maybe next year I'll be ready!!!
So tell me how did the worms taste! LOL
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How did you feel after the procedure? And how long did it take? My Hubby is going with me...Should he bring a big thick book to read??
Thanks again Ladies!!!
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I felt sleepy. Very sleepy. I went home and slept for three hours. It didn't take very long... a relatively short book should do it. Unless you're counting the time before the actual procedure when you're just hanging out with the IV. But I made my spouse talk to me then. In all I think the actual thing takes a half an hour or so?
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Oooo, my memory is s**t! I can't remember how long it took - possibly because of the drugs! A book sounds like a good idea though. Afterwards I felt a bit groggy, but generally okay. Just not up to doing much.
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I never got the chance to get any major testnig done. It's sort of a sticky situation. I didn't find out any of this IBS research until i was in canada already. If i had found it while still living in arizona, it prob would have been easier for me to go to the doc and get a referral to a specialists and get the tests done i needed. I'm pretty sure, there's no doubt what i have. Although i did land in the hospital ER because the attack was so bad. All I know, is as crappy as i've been feeling, and anytime i ever felt this crappy due to IBS, i always said, ya know i wouldn't even wish this pain on my worst enemy. I don't think anyone deserves this much pain. It's definitely good you have a strong support network at home, and here. I wish i could be of more help.
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XOXO from lil' ol' me. (IBS-C, mood disorders, etc., etc.)
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Thank you Sommer! Are you staying in Canada very long? Or are you coming back to the states? I know how you feel! I wouldn't wish this on anyone either!
Take care
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Steph,
I hope your test wasn't too bad. i have never heard of that test, and I have gone through plenty. What do they do and is it just for Celiac? I was diag. in Dec. 2003 and started the diet on my own and still feel terrible all the time. I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if there is something else wrong that they haven't found. The thing that makes me crazy is that my Dr. has run every other test and everything comes up NEG an I still feel sick to my stomach every day, headache, backache. Back and forth between D and C. Mostly D but the last week C. I have had blood work done ultrasound to check Gallbladder. Colonoscopy, upper and lower GI. I just broke down tonight and started crying to my 12 yr old that I don't know what else to do, and I'm sick of feeling sick. It is so hard to feel terrible all the time and just lay around. I have a 14yr old Daug. (Stephanie), a 12yr old Daug. (Chelsea) and a 3yr old son (Ryder. I feel like such a terrible mother when I don't feel well. I have to miss out on a lot of stuff and depend on others for help a lot. I"m sorry to go on. I guess I just needed to vent. I hope all went well for you. You sure are a beautiful young lady. I'm 36 and have had tummy problems FOREVER!!!! Thanks for listening. Let me know how the test went and what they found.
Shireen
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Shireen!
#44728 - 02/12/04 07:33 PM
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StephS
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HI Shireen, Well I haven't had the test done yet. It will be this coming Tuesday the 17th. I'll let you know how it goes!
I know how you feel about being a mom...I feel the same way. I have to pass up fun things to do all the time, because I feel like crap. Or I get really nervious about going somewhere far in fear of an attack. Thats only on the days I really don't feel well. I'm having a hard time even thinking of going on vacation. It makes me nervious. I really hope that I can be diagnosed with something besides IBS...I feel like I'm doing all the right things with no results...that's what makes me wonder if there is something else going on with my body!
Well I hope you get feeling better,we sound like we have a lot in common with the way we feel, I always say if I felt better I would be a lot better mommy! Not that I'm bad..I just lose patients and have no energy!
Well thanks for your post! Send Heather you picture so we can see you face!
Take care! Hope your feeling better! 
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I had that done.an like the girls say it is nothing,so don,t worry.they will tell you night,night.an you do go out.fast,really fast.I will be praying for you. Gerry.
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I got up an walk right out of the hospital.ofcouse I had to put my cloths on first.HaHa.when I had that test done they didn,t even take my jeans off.just my bra,top.Gerry
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if you would feel safe from haveing attacks do what I did I put on a Depend panty.I think because I felt safe I was safe.an they don,t care what you wear.Gerry 
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[The Mid Night Writer]say,s just try to relax,get you a good book,stay warm an do everything they tell you to do the day before,an you will turn out fine.Gerry
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Thanks Gerri! So do you ever get sleep!
Have a good day!
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StephS,
I've never had the test done, either, but i'm waiting to be approved for insurance; so HOPEFULLY, I will someday be able to learn what is causing my problems, too. I'm very interested to see what you find out and I just wanted to tell you that, even though I'm new here, I really have a connection with you all. Please keep us posted and I'll be thinking of you, too!!
Terri
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Thank you TeeCee thats very thoughtful! I hope you get your insurance figured out soon. I hate the run around the insurance gives to all of us!
Take care!
Thanks again
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When I had mine done I didn't think it was too bad. The Dr. sprayed the back of my throat quite a bit with some liquid to freeze it. I layed on my left side and he told me to start swallowing as if I was drinking a glass of water. I couldn't feel anything but I was watching the tube go down my throat. I watched the whole procedure which I was totally in awe. The Dr. was looking to see if I had celiac disease. which I didn't. I only gagged when he pulled out the tube. I then went to recovery and waited for about an hour for my throat to unthaw. They made sure I could eat a cracker and sent me on my way. To me there was no pain at all. My throat was a little,little sore but nothing major as for dinner that night I ate pasta . Hope this helps. Take care. Maybe you could call the Dr. office and they can answer your questions to put you at ease. This is what I usually do if I'm not sure what the procedure is. Try not to let it stress you out too much. Have a good relaxing weekend and let us know how it goes. Sue
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I sleep about five hours.off an on.but now are you doing?
know just how you are feeling.I went thru all this testing last year.no fun.but maybe it will help you out.Gerry 
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