About Upper GI

[Guest guest]

Hello, Just got back from my Upper GI. I learned a while back that when I had my

thyroid surgery back in '96 or '97 they left some bits of metal in my neck. Well

today I got to see them. Holy Cow! There are about 15 to 20 of them. Is this

normal I asked the doctor giving the test and she said NO! Ok so she wants me to

talk to my PCP about getting them removed, they could be a reason why I am

having a problem swallowing. Then on down into my esophagus, just before the top

of my stomach anything I eat of drink gets stuck. Like in a pool. She said that

was not normal. Now my stomach is to high. It is almost right behind my left

breast. Up into my rib cage. She said that was not normal. Now down further. The

barium (sp?) was not leaving my system fast enough. She said that is why I have

such a hard time staying regular with my BM's (bowel movements). She said that

was not normal either. But she could see no reflux going on at all. Ok so what

did I learn today that I am not normal. LOL! I could have told them that right

off and save the state of Idaho some money. So now I will wait and see if I get

a phone call from my doctor about neck surgery. Now my guts are all grumbling

and churning. I will be drinking lots of water and I bought a small bottle of

milk of magnesia to help. The last thing I need this stuff backing up the works

even more than it already is.

OT~~ My husband and I bought new furniture yesterday. Sofa, loveseat, a Lane

rocker, two endtables, coffee table, and two lamps. we also bought a new

computer desk. It is so nice. In our 11 years of marriage we have never bought

new furniture. We have always been given old stuff. The kids were so excited

when they came home and saw the new stuff. It was so funny. Well talk to you

soon,

~~I HOPE YOU DANCE~~

crimsons@...

[Guest guest]

Hi Thanks for letting us know what happened today. What would be the

cause of the stomach being so high? Any clue? Wow about the metal, hard to

believe they would leave that in there!

Let us know what the doc says,

Take Good Care

Sheri

About Upper GI

Hello, Just got back from my Upper GI. I learned a while back that when I had

my thyroid surgery back in '96 or '97 they left some bits of metal in my neck.

Well today I got to see them. Holy Cow! There are about 15 to 20 of them. Is

this normal I asked the doctor giving the test and she said NO! Ok so she wants

me to talk to my PCP about getting them removed, they could be a reason why I am

having a problem swallowing. Then on down into my esophagus, just before the top

of my stomach anything I eat of drink gets stuck. Like in a pool. She said that

was not normal. Now my stomach is to high. It is almost right behind my left

breast. Up into my rib cage. She said that was not normal. Now down further. The

barium (sp?) was not leaving my system fast enough. She said that is why I have

such a hard time staying regular with my BM's (bowel movements). She said that

was not normal either. But she could see no reflux going on at all. Ok so what

did I learn today that I am not normal. LOL! I could have told them that right

off and save the state of Idaho some money. So now I will wait and see if I get

a phone call from my doctor about neck surgery. Now my guts are all grumbling

and churning. I will be drinking lots of water and I bought a small bottle of

milk of magnesia to help. The last thing I need this stuff backing up the works

even more than it already is.

OT~~ My husband and I bought new furniture yesterday. Sofa, loveseat, a Lane

rocker, two endtables, coffee table, and two lamps. we also bought a new

computer desk. It is so nice. In our 11 years of marriage we have never bought

new furniture. We have always been given old stuff. The kids were so excited

when they came home and saw the new stuff. It was so funny. Well talk to you

soon,

~~I HOPE YOU DANCE~~

crimsons@...