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What's The Biopsy Like?

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Kailynsmom Apprentice
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Hey, I was just wondering what to expect post biopsy? Recovery? Pain? Diet?

Also, anybody in Atlanta GA use Children's Digestive HEalth Care (at CHOA- scottish rite)- we use Dr. Cohen, but I've heard there is another dr that specialized in toddler celiac disease not far from him. I'm thinking about switching dr.s if she's dx.

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lovegrov Collaborator
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My experience was grogginess for a little while but no pain other than a very slight sore throat.

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It is one of the best surgeryies you can have because there is really no pain and really no big recovery. All of mine I have just been a little sleepy afterwards because of the anesthesia but it get better the next day because they surgery is so short they don't need to use much of it. You might have a sore throat for a couple of hours to like 2 days, but it really isn't that bad.

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Hey, I was just wondering what to expect post biopsy? Recovery? Pain? Diet?

Also, anybody in Atlanta GA use Children's Digestive HEalth Care (at CHOA- scottish rite)- we use Dr. Cohen, but I've heard there is another dr that specialized in toddler celiac disease not far from him. I'm thinking about switching dr.s if she's dx.

My toddler son (22 months... I think :) ), and I , have both had the biposy, and its realy nothing to it. He might have a sore throat and be a little groggy afterwards, but thats about it.

celiac3270 Collaborator
celiac3270
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No big deal...I've had it done twice. Don't worry about it ;):)

lisabp Newbie
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My son (20 months old) had his biopsy one month ago. I was worried too and it indeed was nothing. Since he didn't have any appetite keeping him from eating was not a big task. The worst part was waiting to go into surgery and THEN having the IV in his hand after was driving him crazy. Have whatever clear liquids your daughter likes best ready after and I had a Wiggles movie and DVD player handy too. That settled him right down. Hold off on dairy for a few hours. I ended up giving tylenol right after the procedure and then one more dose. His voice was horse for about a day. A week after (gluten free) his attitude was totally better and now one month after he is eating like crazy and has 2 teeth coming in! The gals at daycare call him "the happiest baby in the world" and he really is. The biospy is the start of something great becauss then you can go gluten free and never look back. :D

JacobsMom Contributor
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Jacob was alittle over 2 when he had the biopsy..and I worried for NOTHING...The longest part of the procedure was waiting to get him in....He was groggy afterwards but did just fine...It was alitt funny to be honest...He wanted to get up and was like a DRUNK...

You have nothing to worry about at all!!!

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Hey, I was just wondering what to expect post biopsy? Recovery? Pain? Diet?

Also, anybody in Atlanta GA use Children's Digestive HEalth Care (at CHOA- scottish rite)- we use Dr. Cohen, but I've heard there is another dr that specialized in toddler celiac disease not far from him. I'm thinking about switching dr.s if she's dx.

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hi my daughter just had the biopsy done. i know it is scary but she was asleep and her throat hurt a little after it for a day or so. they put her out through her iv. she was in the recovery room just until she could drink and go to the bathroom. she had no pain and her diet didnt change much just clear liquids for 24 hours

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