Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 It is true that the procedure is pretty simple...I have them frequently and actually look forward to the nice nap . I will definitely pray for your courage and peace! His, Sherry www.owly.net ----- Original Message ----- > I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am > going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. > > Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up > 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual > procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you > could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill > of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. > Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of > it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Oh precious Courage, It all sounds scary, but dear you can rest your fear. They will give you a medication, and you will relax and drowse off to sleep. It is all over in a few minutes. You will be moved to a bed until you wake up, (only minutes) There will be no pain, and you can request that the doctor give you pictures of what he saw, if you want to see for yourself. I have had three colonoscopies, and for the last one I requested that I remain awake. I did feel the pressure of air a couple of times, but I breathed deep for a couple of seconds. Toward the end he could go no further, so I had to have a barium enema to make sure everything was fine. But, dear tell the Doctor you are nervous, and he will help you feel just fine. There is no pain afterward either. We will be with you all the way. I know the fear of wondering what is wrong, but usually that fear is quickly relieved with nothing more than hemorrhoids Love you dear, Imogene In a message dated 5/28/2008 8:48:20 AM Central Daylight Time, gaat@... writes: Hi All, I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Courage, I will be sending up good wishes on June 3 and holding your hand as you travel to get your test. You will have all of us with you on your ride in the elevator too. Hugs, Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. OT - Endoscopy Hi All, I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi Courage Consider it done! Dena in SoCal Mother (85)Existing with LBD in NH --- gaat wrote: > Hi All, > > I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd > at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and > in a bit of a state about it. > > Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey > and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator > has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. > I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention > but if you could spare some positive > thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of > health) my way I'd sure appreicate. > Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle > because I needed lots of it!) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Bless your heart Imogene, but I had to laugh when I read your response because I'm having an endoscopy which is done through the mouth - the top end I've had a colonoscopy too and awake for that one. Boy these doctors and their tubes. Thanks so much for the support though Imogene. Courage Re: OT - Endoscopy Oh precious Courage, It all sounds scary, but dear you can rest your fear. They will give you a medication, and you will relax and drowse off to sleep. It is all over in a few minutes. You will be moved to a bed until you wake up, (only minutes) There will be no pain, and you can request that the doctor give you pictures of what he saw, if you want to see for yourself. I have had three colonoscopies, and for the last one I requested that I remain awake. I did feel the pressure of air a couple of times, but I breathed deep for a couple of seconds. Toward the end he could go no further, so I had to have a barium enema to make sure everything was fine. But, dear tell the Doctor you are nervous, and he will help you feel just fine. There is no pain afterward either. We will be with you all the way. I know the fear of wondering what is wrong, but usually that fear is quickly relieved with nothing more than hemorrhoids Love you dear, Imogene In a message dated 5/28/2008 8:48:20 AM Central Daylight Time, gaat@... writes: Hi All, I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thank you Norma, Sandie, Sherry, Ron, Donna, Deb, Adrienne and Dena. Considering all that our LO's go through I just hate being such a chicken but I know that I will feel stronger bringing all of you with me. My daughter and darling will be there too which also helps. Thanks again all. Courage Re: OT - Endoscopy Courage, I wish you good news on June 3rd. And don't you even think about the elevator. I work on the 16th floor and take it up and down every single weekday. When you get in the elevator, start reading something. Maybe this can help? " gaat " Sent by: To LBDcaregivers@yah <LBDcaregivers > oogroups.com cc Subject 05/28/2008 09:48 OT - Endoscopy AM Please respond to LBDcaregivers@yah oogroups.com Hi All, I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Consider it done, Courage! Special thoughts will be sent your way on June 3rd. You can do this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Count on me too Courage. I've never had the test done but my heart will be back in Toronto with you on June 3. I won't even have to get up early to accompany you! > > Thank you Norma, Sandie, Sherry, Ron, Donna, Deb, Adrienne and Dena. Considering all that our LO's go through I just hate being such a chicken but I know that I will feel stronger bringing all of you with me. My daughter and darling will be there too which also helps. > Thanks again all. > Courage > > Re: OT - Endoscopy > > > > Courage, > > I wish you good news on June 3rd. And don't you even think about the > elevator. I work on the 16th floor and take it up and down every single > weekday. When you get in the elevator, start reading something. Maybe > this can help? > > " gaat " > > Sent by: To > LBDcaregivers@yah <LBDcaregivers > > oogroups.com cc > > Subject > 05/28/2008 09:48 OT - Endoscopy > AM > > > Please respond to > LBDcaregivers@yah > oogroups.com > > > > Hi All, > > I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am > going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. > > Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up > 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual > procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you > could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of > health) my way I'd sure appreicate. > Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'll be thinking about you too, Courage. & nbsp; Prayers for an easy experience with the endoscopy (and getting there!) and a clean bill of health afterward. Dianne From: gaat & lt;gaat@... & gt; Subject: Re: OT - Endoscopy To: LBDcaregivers Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:22 PM Thank you Norma, Sandie, Sherry, Ron, Donna, Deb, Adrienne and Dena. Considering all that our LO's go through I just hate being such a chicken but I know that I will feel stronger bringing all of you with me. My daughter and darling will be there too which also helps. Thanks again all. Courage Re: OT - Endoscopy Courage, I wish you good news on June 3rd. And don't you even think about the elevator. I work on the 16th floor and take it up and down every single weekday. When you get in the elevator, start reading something. Maybe this can help? " gaat " & lt;gaatrogers (DOT) com & gt; Sent by: To LBDcaregivers@ yah & lt;LBDcaregivers@ yahoogroups. com & gt; oogroups.com cc Subject 05/28/2008 09:48 OT - Endoscopy AM Please respond to LBDcaregivers@ yah oogroups.com Hi All, I hate to take up space here but on Tues, June 3rd at about 11:15, I am going in for an endoscopy and in a bit of a state about it. Many of you know that I have problems with anxiey and just having to go up 16 floors in the elevator has got me going, never mind the actual procedure. I know that our LO's deserve all of our attention but if you could spare some positive thoughts/prayers (for courage and a clean bill of health) my way I'd sure appreicate. Courage - (See, told you I picked that handle because I needed lots of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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