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Endoscopy Tomorrow

num1habsfan

By num1habsfan
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num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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So tomorrow is my endoscopy in Saskatoon. I'm so terrified. My nerves are going off the roof. I'll never sleep tonight. I've gone through an endoscopy before, was even AWAKE from not enough anesthetics, I KNOW this time it can't be any worse. But i'm still sooooo scared. Also tomorrow is when I have to start eating gluten...I sent a text message to some friends and i honestly cried just from writing a text message, I feel so pathetic. Everyone please help me.....I need you all :(

~ lisa ~

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Yenni Enthusiast
Yenni
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So tomorrow is my endoscopy in Saskatoon. I'm so terrified. My nerves are going off the roof. I'll never sleep tonight. I've gone through an endoscopy before, was even AWAKE from not enough anesthetics, I KNOW this time it can't be any worse. But i'm still sooooo scared. Also tomorrow is when I have to start eating gluten...I sent a text message to some friends and i honestly cried just from writing a text message, I feel so pathetic. Everyone please help me.....I need you all :(

~ lisa ~

Oh, I'll be thinking of you. I was a complete wreck when I was gonna have one done too. It wasn't because of gluten and I had it done in Sweden (where they give nothing but a little spray to numb the throat). Let them know you didn't get enough meds to sleep last time, if they don't already know.

My heart goes out to you. I hate those things too.

I hope it will go fast and easy.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Lisa:

You are going through the worst of it right now. It is very natural to be nervous, but truley, the endo is no problem at all.

When I had mine, they gave me a shot and I drifted away. And then I woke up in the recovery room where my husband was waiting for me. I remember nothing in between.

Make sure that you take someone with you who can listen what the doctor will tell you. I remember nothing about what he told me and had to ask my husband three times.

YOU WILL DO JUST FINE! :D

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Lisa,

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, and will keep you in my prayers :)

It's natural to be afraid, but everything is going to be ok--it really is. Don't forget to breathe deeply--in through the nose, and out through the mouth. I do that when I need to relax.

Hopfully this procedure will give some more clues as to what may be the cause of your pain.

You take care, and let us know how you do. :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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GOOD TIPS HERE lISA...

I'LL BE PRAYING AND THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS.

LET US KNOW

JUDY

2Boys4Me Enthusiast
2Boys4Me
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Good luck!

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angel-jd1
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Good luck. I hope it gives you some answers.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

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I hope it goes well Lisa. I have just recently had my second one and it went good. i asked for lots of drugs and i don't remember a thing from this one... i would recommend doing this! I am sure you will do okay though. My thoughts will be with you. I went gluten free before my first endoscopy too and had to eat gluten for 4 months before the test... and though it can be hard, it is worth it in the end to know 100% for sure. Take care,

Courtney

Phyllis28 Apprentice
Phyllis28
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Good Luck, I hope the tests supply answers.

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Thanks everyone *hugs you all*. I love you guys. I'm trying to stuff myself and drink as much as I can to make up for the long spree tomorrow of not eating/drinking :P .

*sighs* Even tho it wouldnt be a great thing, I really hope it shows refractory sprue....

~ lisa ~

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
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Lisa,

Best of luck to you. You might want to mention to them that you didn't do well with their sedation last time, and want to ensure you are out the whole time.

Let us know how it goes....

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Lisa,

Best of luck to you. You might want to mention to them that you didn't do well with their sedation last time, and want to ensure you are out the whole time.

Let us know how it goes....

Thanks. Last time it was a different doctor and different hospital but the same city...so I think I will tell them make sure to give me a lot of sedation because I SO dont wanna be awake for it again.

~ lisa ~

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Godspeed to you and wishful thoughts.

xxoo

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Well theres the end of my food/water intake...and by the time I get out of my appointment, it'll be about 16 hours I go without both :(:unsure:

~ lisa ~

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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Hope all goes well tomorrow. Update us when you can.

Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
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Oh Lisa, don't be scared. :( Just imagine all of us around you, holding your hands when your getting your endo. We'll be there in spirit, even though we can't be there in person.

Praying for you sweetie.

Hugs,

Nancy

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Hey guys, I managed to steal some internet. I kinda survived. It was rough. I'm still really out of it, so I'm gonna try get another connection tomorrow and post some details. Dont really feel like it right now. Keep sending me your love if you want. I could use it...

~ lisa ~

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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You got it. :)

Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
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I'm glad you got through it okay. Just let us know more when you can.

Nancy

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Hey guys. I managed to find another internet connection again, still in the city for another few hours (dad and sis have they appts). Heres a bit of an outline..

the doc was like "i cant give you enough sedation to put you to sleep" so he gave me some but guess what...awake for the whole thing and no freezing :(:wacko: . and then he says from what he saw he cant see anything there :( :(...but i gotta go back in a month or so to see the actual results.

He blames it on not enough fibre, and of course my mom had to hear that, now thats all shes blabbling on and on about, even tho I told her and the doc I make sure i eat as much brown rice as I can etc. and i'm gonna order higher fibre than usual bread from kinnikinnick. GOD SHES SO ANNOYING!!!

Anyways, my throat killed me all day yesterday and its still pretty sore today. Swallowing still hurts. I didnt think going 16 hours without food or drink can make a person so thirsty.

And my hand, my god. from the IV. I had to get my sister to tie up my hikers and zip up my bunnyhug!

And the worst part is the eating gluten, of course. Had to start that yesterday. SO i treated myself to some pizza and breadsticks, that'll be my lunch again today. And I'm still determined to eat a sub and some donuts before this weekend is done. I already feel like puking just from the pains.

I didnt get a note from my doc for the school, they can kiss my..butt. i honestly dont care. If they give me heck for not having a note I think i'd just cry. How can they really expect me to show up like this?

Theres your story. Keep replying if you want, I still need all your help to get me thru the next 4 days.

~ lisa ~

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Sorry it all been so rough on you Lisa :(

You are in my thoughts and I just know that you'll get through the rest of it ok.

You are a tough little cookie! I know it's hard right now, but won't it all be worth it if they find the source of all that pain?

Eat a little of that real pizza for me, please? :D

Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
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Lisa, I'm sorry things are so rough and so frustrating. I hope these tests give you some new answers and not just some half-@ss "eat more fiber" BS from a doctor who has never gone through any of this stuff. To have to hear that after eating gluten, AND to have them not give you enough meds AND not even freeze your throat? Come on people! Grr...

Well, have a donut for me. Glazed-raised please? :D

Hugs, hugs and more hugs. (And a kick in the shin for the doctor. :P )

Nancy

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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I hope you get some answers. Hang in there despite the not too good treatment.

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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Lisa, I'm sorry things are so rough and so frustrating. I hope these tests give you some new answers and not just some half-@ss "eat more fiber" BS from a doctor who has never gone through any of this stuff. To have to hear that after eating gluten, AND to have them not give you enough meds AND not even freeze your throat? Come on people! Grr...

Well, have a donut for me. Glazed-raised please? :D

Hugs, hugs and more hugs. (And a kick in the shin for the doctor. :P )

Nancy

thanks nancy *lots of hugs back*. ya I plan to get some Timbits(for those of u non-Canadian, its donut holes ;) ) and my supper is gonna be a sub. And some All Dressed Ruffles. And a coffee crisp lol. Damn I missed this food, tho the bathroom loves me more now :lol:

And the eating gluten is for my test on Tues., not the 1 yesterday. Its why i still have to eat it for another 4 days :blink:

I PROMISE to post again once i'm back at home (still stealin someones internet :P )

<3 you guys.

~ lisa ~

babygirl1234 Rookie
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oh man you must feel like barfing with all that gluten i went to the doctor today and my celiac disease showed up after all those years of being gluten-free im still having stomach prombles ahhhhh but ive been cheating here and there but like you i felt sick to my stomach after a day or so i was fine but i dont get as to why all thoses years of being gluten-free it still shows up in a biopy

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