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Tests Tomorrow Morning....i'm Scared

Celia the Celiac

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Celia the Celiac Apprentice
Celia the Celiac
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Hey all. It's been a while since I've been on here. Just alot going on. My gastro doctor is going to scope both my stomache and colon tomorrow. Since my stomache's stapled and banded, I've had to drink liquids since yesterday. Boy it's been so hard!!! Being Celiac and only drinking home made chicken broth and green tea....I had a really bad headache yesterday but today I seem to be ok so far. Today I've got to drink all this liquid stuff to clean out my colon so I'm worried about just how weak I'm going to be. Yall keep this Texas Chick in your prayers as I've had continuous problems all resulting from my Celiac.

Check in with yall later,

Celia

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lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
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Hi Celia, I will be praying for you. Hope things turn out well for you. Keep us posted. :)

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Good to see you again.

The test is not a big deal at all. I had both, but not at the same time. Each time, they gave me a shot and lights went out. Woke up and had no issues, just a sore throat for a day of so.

But make sure that you take someone with you who can speak to the dr. after the proceedure. You won't remember the conversation.

The worst part is drinking the junk you are now. Good luck, and please don't you worry. It is sooo easy.

Lisa

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

The worst part is the preparation ... you'll do fine for the procedure. Take it easy when you start eating again ... treat it like getting over the flu ... you don't want to shock your system after this long fast!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Hi Celia,

I just want to wish you luck tomorrow. I had both procedures done on the same day last year--once you're done with the prep, the rest is easy! :)

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

Hi Celia, I will be praying for you. Hope things turn out well for you. Keep us posted. :)

Amethyst Newbie
Amethyst
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Hi Celia, sending you lots of positive thoughts and energy xxxxxx

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Celia the Celiac Apprentice
Celia the Celiac
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OMG you people are soooooo supportive! You have absolutely no idea how wonderful you all are. Thank you so so much.

Celia

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted
OMG you people are soooooo supportive! You have absolutely no idea how wonderful you all are. Thank you so so much.

Celia

So.......how was the test? :)

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

Just adding my support and prayers! I've had both at the same time the prep really was the worst part for me! I'm not sure if the stomach stapling/banding makes any difference in that regard, lol, bathroom time was NOT fun. :P

Celia the Celiac Apprentice
Celia the Celiac
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Well I've made it thru the day with all this liquid stuff I had to drink. Tomorrow morning just can't come soon enough so I can get this over with.....and I can eat again. I'm sooooo hungry right now!

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted

Just think of us all holding you hands The worst part of it is the anticipation.

Trust me, the proceedure is nothing to worry about, but you will only know that when it's done.

Kisses and hugs.........and do let us know :)

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

Thoughts and prayers will be coming your way.

Keep us posted. :)

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

Hang in there! Maybe you can go to bed early so you don't have to think about food. Pig out tomorrow! :)

Hope you sleep well. Take care.

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
Posted

I fully agree that the worst part of the whole ordeal is the preparation, once your through that, the rest is a breeze!

Will be thinking of you tomorrow and saying prayers for a good ole Texas girl!

Hugs.

Karen

MistressIsis Apprentice
MistressIsis
Posted

Good luck! Let us know how it goes...

{{{hugs}}}

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