Guest guest Posted July 17, 1999 Report Share Posted July 17, 1999 Barbara Ann, You've never had an endoscopy because you didn't waste time with the in-between stuff. You just jumped right in there and had a transplant! (And what a trauma that must have been - to be healthy then suddenly find yourself in a hospital with a new liver.) I used to get exasperated at my Mom for refusing various invasive diagnostic tests and now I find myself doing the same thing. I feel like I've been poked, probed, penetrated and prodded as much as I want to for awhile. I want to regain some of my dignity at least for awhile. I figure that if I get sick again, I won't care what they do to me or what view they have when they do it. For now, though, they can stick things down my throat and that's all they get to do. And then, only if I don't have to look 'em in the eye when they do it! General anesthetics used to scare the heck out of me, but the new generation is so much safer, so I'm looking at this as an opportunity to have a good nap that day. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Geri, I have had endoscopy and two colonoscopies and was " out " for all of them. They put something in my iv that made me sleepy and I felt myself peacefully going to sleep. Then they give you versed which has an anesthetic effect and also allow you to move around during procedure, but you forget all about it when you wake up. I had no problem with either of them. Also had a bronchoscopy and that was another story all together - not asleep with that one while they stuck tube down into my lungs -- REAL NASTY! Hope this helps J By the way, tomorrow I go for my laparoscopic biopsy. Have to be at hospital by 6:30 am. Will have to be up by 5 am. Maybe I wont even go to bed. SJ >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> >Reply- onelist > onelist >Subject: [ ] Endoscopy >Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 16:20:59 -0700 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >From errors-165537-4274-shireen42 Mon Jul 26 16:23:11 1999 >Received: from [209.207.164.223] by hotmail.com (2.1) with ESMTP id >MHotMailB96638DE0130D820F3A4D1CFA4DF0D6C0; Mon Jul 26 16:23:11 1999 >Received: (qmail 16724 invoked by alias); 26 Jul 1999 23:23:59 -0000 >Received: (qmail 16717 invoked from network); 26 Jul 1999 23:23:58 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO mtiwmhc03.worldnet.att.net) (204.127.131.38) >by pop.onelist.com with SMTP; 26 Jul 1999 23:23:58 -0000 >Received: from worldnet ([12.72.142.45]) by mtiwmhc03.worldnet.att.net >(InterMail v03.02.07.07 118-134) with SMTP id ><19990726232317.DLND27673@worldnet> for < onelist>; Mon, >26 Jul 1999 23:23:17 +0000 >Message-Id: <4.1.19990726161720.0095ca20@...> >X-Sender: spangs@... >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 4.1 >Mailing-List: list onelist; contact > -owneronelist >Delivered-mailing list onelist >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeONElist> > >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >I'm supposed to have an endoscopy on Wednesday (rescheduled from Tuesday) >to check for esophogeal varices. I'm curious. My doctor told me that I >would be " out " when the procedure is done but I just did an Internet search >and it looked to me like the procedure is done while the patient is awake, >but sedated with local anesthetic to repress the gag reflex. Has anyone >had an endoscopy while under a general anesthetic? I was told that I'd be >in the hospital about 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed. My >doctor knows that I'm reluctant about invasive procedures (a current >quality of life issue for me) so I'm wondering if he's hedged a bit about >what is actually going to go on. >Help! >Geri > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Hi Geri, My last endoscopy, in March 1999, was not done in general anesthetic although my doctor said I would be " out " . Basically, I was out. He gave me valium which knocked me out. I went out during the procedure and was out for several hours afterwards. You might want to ask him what he plans on giving you. Then you would know more about what he is planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 I had an endoscopy and because I was worried about the procedure they put me out completely! Don't remember anything about it. Good luck with it though - hope all goes well Eileen [ ] Endoscopy >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >I'm supposed to have an endoscopy on Wednesday (rescheduled from Tuesday) >to check for esophogeal varices. I'm curious. My doctor told me that I >would be " out " when the procedure is done but I just did an Internet search >and it looked to me like the procedure is done while the patient is awake, >but sedated with local anesthetic to repress the gag reflex. Has anyone >had an endoscopy while under a general anesthetic? I was told that I'd be >in the hospital about 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed. My >doctor knows that I'm reluctant about invasive procedures (a current >quality of life issue for me) so I'm wondering if he's hedged a bit about >what is actually going to go on. >Help! >Geri > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 I've had many of them. You are not awake. they give you enough to put you under and you wakeup in recovery. Tell them when you go in, that you don't want to know or feel anything. They'll keep you lightly sedated. It is one of the least invasive tests. They watch you until they know that you can drink something, eat toast and go to the bathroom. Then just go home and sleep it off. Good luck. Glenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Hi Geri - I've had at least 30 endoscopy's. Depending on the medication used and how much you are given will determine if you are " out " or not. I'm usually mostly awake during my procedures, however, during my last one that was performed in July, I was knocked out cold. It's really nothing to worry about. And it's really not invasive at all. Better to be safe than sorry. Why wait for an esophageal bleed to determine whether or not you have varices. Debbie AIH Michigan [ ] Endoscopy >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >I'm supposed to have an endoscopy on Wednesday (rescheduled from Tuesday) >to check for esophogeal varices. I'm curious. My doctor told me that I >would be " out " when the procedure is done but I just did an Internet search >and it looked to me like the procedure is done while the patient is awake, >but sedated with local anesthetic to repress the gag reflex. Has anyone >had an endoscopy while under a general anesthetic? I was told that I'd be >in the hospital about 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed. My >doctor knows that I'm reluctant about invasive procedures (a current >quality of life issue for me) so I'm wondering if he's hedged a bit about >what is actually going to go on. >Help! >Geri > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, I had the endoscopy on an out-patient basis. I was given Demoral and I also had a colonoscopy at the same time to check for varices and any internal bleeding. I vaguely woke up for a few seconds when they were finishing up with the colonoscopy and I don't hardly remember a thing after that. I would have it done again that way. They make sure you are real comfortable. Don't put yourself through general anesthesia if you don't have to. Lori C. AIH~ transplant 3~11~97 [ ] Endoscopy >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >I'm supposed to have an endoscopy on Wednesday (rescheduled from Tuesday) >to check for esophogeal varices. I'm curious. My doctor told me that I >would be " out " when the procedure is done but I just did an Internet search >and it looked to me like the procedure is done while the patient is awake, >but sedated with local anesthetic to repress the gag reflex. Has anyone >had an endoscopy while under a general anesthetic? I was told that I'd be >in the hospital about 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed. My >doctor knows that I'm reluctant about invasive procedures (a current >quality of life issue for me) so I'm wondering if he's hedged a bit about >what is actually going to go on. >Help! >Geri > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Hi Geri I just had an endoscopy a few weeks ago (along with the dreaded colonoscopy). They gave me Versed and Fentanyl IV and the last thing I remember of the endoscopy part was spraying my throat with that stuff. So, apparently I was conscious but unaware. Don't worry! Dianne A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Debbie, Thanks for the encouragement. My doctor did tell me that I would be " out " for the procedure. I've never told him that I've had my fill of procedures for awhile but I think he's figured it out. I went along with a lung biopsy (negative for anything at all) with subsequent lung collapse last year, and since then I've stubbornly refused to have either a colonoscopy or angiogram despite constant urgings from an amazing number of doctors. (Nice to know they care, I guess.) Anyhow, I've been reassured and I'm going ahead with the endoscopy at 6:00 AM Wednesday morning. Strange hour, no? Then I'll come home and probably catch up with my sleep and even do some reading. Take care, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 , When I saw my doctor about 3 weeks ago, he said that it was time to do an endoscopy to check for varices. He commented that I'd be " out " for the procedure. I've cancelled three scheduled colonoscopies so far so he has a good idea of how I feel about these procedures. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Lori, Hmm. I wonder if my doctor is going to " sneak " a colonoscopy? Better not! Just joking. I got the insurance authorization in the mail and it says " endoscopy " . I'm also going in as an out-patient. They said to expect to remain in the hospital for 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed, so it doesn't sound like there are any complicated plans. Just a quick peek, I hope. I'm not anxious for general anesthetic but I don't want to be aware of what's going on either. I had a lithotripsy a few years ago, to remove a kidney stone. They dip your nekkid body in a huge vat of water and run a kind of shock wave through your kidneys to disintegrate the stone. I woke up just after they were done and heard the nurses or whoever asking each other why I was dripping wet. Weird. I didn't feel any pain, but when I had my hysterectomy I woke up too soon and the pain was incredible. My husband was almost climbing the walls with panic when he saw me in the recovery room and he ran out and nailed someone to come do something about it. I've had six children and my family was always amazed that I could go through long labors without a moan or groan - it takes a LOT to make me react to pain. But, I realize that an endoscopy isn't basically painful anyhow. However, my gag reflex is so strong that thinking about someone else gagging makes me gag. That's something I worry about. And, claustrophobia, from feeling I can't breathe. Lord, I do sound like a big chicken, don't I? Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Glenda, Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. Take care, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, I have had a couple of endoscopies, not under general though. The procedure I had I cannot remember a thing. They told me that the drug that is given keeps you awake to the extent they need you to be, but you will neither feel or remember anything. It is a breeze, you can do it. Good luck with it. Don't stress. SueB. ---------- > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > onelist > Subject: [ ] Endoscopy > Date: Tuesday, 27 July 1999 9:20 > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > I'm supposed to have an endoscopy on Wednesday (rescheduled from Tuesday) > to check for esophogeal varices. I'm curious. My doctor told me that I > would be " out " when the procedure is done but I just did an Internet search > and it looked to me like the procedure is done while the patient is awake, > but sedated with local anesthetic to repress the gag reflex. Has anyone > had an endoscopy while under a general anesthetic? I was told that I'd be > in the hospital about 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed. My > doctor knows that I'm reluctant about invasive procedures (a current > quality of life issue for me) so I'm wondering if he's hedged a bit about > what is actually going to go on. > Help! > Geri > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, What causes varices? Is it from the disease or the medicine? J >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> >Reply- onelist > onelist >Subject: Re: [ ] Endoscopy >Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 03:14:40 -0700 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >From errors-165537-4304-shireen42 Tue Jul 27 03:16:30 1999 >Received: from [209.207.164.223] by hotmail.com (2.1) with ESMTP id >MHotMailB966D1FE01F0D8219796D1CFA4DF286C0; Tue Jul 27 03:16:30 1999 >Received: (qmail 5054 invoked by alias); 27 Jul 1999 10:16:40 -0000 >Received: (qmail 5049 invoked from network); 27 Jul 1999 10:16:40 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO mtiwmhc05.worldnet.att.net) (204.127.131.40) >by pop.onelist.com with SMTP; 27 Jul 1999 10:16:40 -0000 >Received: from worldnet ([12.72.143.109]) by mtiwmhc05.worldnet.att.net >(InterMail v03.02.07.07 118-134) with SMTP id ><19990727101625.VFY5731@worldnet> for < onelist>; Tue, 27 >Jul 1999 10:16:25 +0000 >Message-Id: <4.1.19990727030114.00966ee0@...> >X-Sender: spangs@... >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 4.1 >In-Reply-<933065442.9888onelist> >Mailing-List: list onelist; contact > -owneronelist >Delivered-mailing list onelist >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeONElist> > >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >, >When I saw my doctor about 3 weeks ago, he said that it was time to do an >endoscopy to check for varices. He commented that I'd be " out " for the >procedure. I've cancelled three scheduled colonoscopies so far so he has a >good idea of how I feel about these procedures. >Geri > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, Endoscopy goes to upper part of small intestine, so anything in those areas will be seen. J >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> >Reply- onelist > onelist >Subject: Re: [ ] Endoscopy >Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 04:11:21 -0700 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >From errors-165537-4309-shireen42 Tue Jul 27 04:13:10 1999 >Received: from [209.207.164.223] by hotmail.com (2.1) with ESMTP id >MHotMailB966DF450017D82197BFD1CFA4DF213B0; Tue Jul 27 04:13:10 1999 >Received: (qmail 29293 invoked by alias); 27 Jul 1999 11:13:22 -0000 >Received: (qmail 29284 invoked from network); 27 Jul 1999 11:13:22 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO mtiwmhc05.worldnet.att.net) (204.127.131.40) >by pop.onelist.com with SMTP; 27 Jul 1999 11:13:22 -0000 >Received: from worldnet ([12.72.143.109]) by mtiwmhc05.worldnet.att.net >(InterMail v03.02.07.07 118-134) with SMTP id ><19990727111306.BBPH5731@worldnet> for < onelist>; Tue, >27 Jul 1999 11:13:06 +0000 >Message-Id: <4.1.19990727040335.00968c70@...> >X-Sender: spangs@... >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 4.1 >In-Reply-<933065442.9888onelist> >Mailing-List: list onelist; contact > -owneronelist >Delivered-mailing list onelist >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeONElist> > >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >Glenda, >Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible >varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that >way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this >left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because >the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really >turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't >it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. >Take care, >Geri > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Hi Geri: Sleep yes .. reading --- probably not LOL. I usually sleep when I come home until the following day. Pretty powerful drugs. But it's the best sleep I ever get. And 6:00 A.M. is not really a strange hour. I usually have mine done at 7:00 A.M. It takes them awhile to prep you. You will be just fine : ) Debbie Re: [ ] Endoscopy >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >Debbie, >Thanks for the encouragement. My doctor did tell me that I would be " out " >for the procedure. I've never told him that I've had my fill of procedures >for awhile but I think he's figured it out. I went along with a lung >biopsy (negative for anything at all) with subsequent lung collapse last >year, and since then I've stubbornly refused to have either a colonoscopy >or angiogram despite constant urgings from an amazing number of doctors. >(Nice to know they care, I guess.) > >Anyhow, I've been reassured and I'm going ahead with the endoscopy at 6:00 >AM Wednesday morning. Strange hour, no? Then I'll come home and probably >catch up with my sleep and even do some reading. > >Take care, >Geri > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri: Through my EGD's they found that I have stomach erosion, ulcers, a hiatel hernia, varices and gastritis. I will forward a copy of the pamphlet I always receive which explains the procedure in a separate email. Debbie Re: [ ] Endoscopy >From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > >Glenda, >Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible >varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that >way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this >left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because >the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really >turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't >it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. >Take care, >Geri > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, You've probably heard this already but I will give you the facts as I understand them for upper endoscopy. They see the esophagus, stomach and the duodenum. The colonoscopy looks at the ascending, transverse and descending colon along with the sigmoid colon. the small intestines are viewed with a GI studies with the barium stuff..eewwww.. so there ya have it Jody === ISO B-family DOB 5-23-61 b-name: Compton *VOTE TO RE-ESTABLISH ADOPTEES RIGHTS TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES** ---Geri Spang <spangs@...> wrote: > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Glenda, > Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible > varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that > way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this > left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because > the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really > turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't > it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. > Take care, > Geri > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, You've probably heard this already but I will give you the facts as I understand them for upper endoscopy. They see the esophagus, stomach and the duodenum. The colonoscopy looks at the ascending, transverse and descending colon along with the sigmoid colon. the small intestines are viewed with a GI studies with the barium stuff..eewwww.. so there ya have it Jody === ISO B-family DOB 5-23-61 b-name: Compton *VOTE TO RE-ESTABLISH ADOPTEES RIGHTS TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES** ---Geri Spang <spangs@...> wrote: > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Glenda, > Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible > varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that > way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this > left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because > the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really > turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't > it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. > Take care, > Geri > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Oh YEA>>the curve from the ascending colon to the transverse colon sits right under the liver..that may be why the want a colonoscopy.. Jody === ISO B-family DOB 5-23-61 b-name: Compton *VOTE TO RE-ESTABLISH ADOPTEES RIGHTS TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES** ---Geri Spang <spangs@...> wrote: > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Glenda, > Good suggestion. What can they find out through endoscopy besides possible > varices? I'm wondering if any upper GI ulcers, etc., would show up that > way? Or do they have to be looking for them specifically? I've had this > left-sided pain for months and rebelled at a colonoscopy, partly because > the idea of taking the long route to get to upper part of the colon really > turned me off. The endoscopy is only going to show the esophagus, isn't > it? Boy, it's time for me to have some anatomy lessons. > Take care, > Geri > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, Have you had an ERCP? its exactly the same scope they use for that..Ive had 2 or 3 endoscopies and I too have problems with gag and clausterphobia. They gave me drugs but I remember no pain just this thing in my throat that i wanted out..It will be over quick..a lot faster than the ERCP.. Good luck and I will keep you in my thoughts Jody === ISO B-family DOB 5-23-61 b-name: Compton *VOTE TO RE-ESTABLISH ADOPTEES RIGHTS TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES** ---Geri Spang <spangs@...> wrote: > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Lori, > Hmm. I wonder if my doctor is going to " sneak " a colonoscopy? Better not! > Just joking. I got the insurance authorization in the mail and it says > " endoscopy " . > > I'm also going in as an out-patient. They said to expect to remain in the > hospital for 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed, so it doesn't > sound like there are any complicated plans. Just a quick peek, I hope. > > I'm not anxious for general anesthetic but I don't want to be aware of > what's going on either. I had a lithotripsy a few years ago, to remove a > kidney stone. They dip your nekkid body in a huge vat of water and run a > kind of shock wave through your kidneys to disintegrate the stone. I woke > up just after they were done and heard the nurses or whoever asking each > other why I was dripping wet. Weird. I didn't feel any pain, but when I > had my hysterectomy I woke up too soon and the pain was incredible. My > husband was almost climbing the walls with panic when he saw me in the > recovery room and he ran out and nailed someone to come do something about > it. I've had six children and my family was always amazed that I could go > through long labors without a moan or groan - it takes a LOT to make me > react to pain. > > But, I realize that an endoscopy isn't basically painful anyhow. However, > my gag reflex is so strong that thinking about someone else gagging makes > me gag. That's something I worry about. And, claustrophobia, from feeling > I can't breathe. > > Lord, I do sound like a big chicken, don't I? > Geri > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri, Have you had an ERCP? its exactly the same scope they use for that..Ive had 2 or 3 endoscopies and I too have problems with gag and clausterphobia. They gave me drugs but I remember no pain just this thing in my throat that i wanted out..It will be over quick..a lot faster than the ERCP.. Good luck and I will keep you in my thoughts Jody === ISO B-family DOB 5-23-61 b-name: Compton *VOTE TO RE-ESTABLISH ADOPTEES RIGHTS TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES** ---Geri Spang <spangs@...> wrote: > > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Lori, > Hmm. I wonder if my doctor is going to " sneak " a colonoscopy? Better not! > Just joking. I got the insurance authorization in the mail and it says > " endoscopy " . > > I'm also going in as an out-patient. They said to expect to remain in the > hospital for 1 1/2 hours after the procedure is completed, so it doesn't > sound like there are any complicated plans. Just a quick peek, I hope. > > I'm not anxious for general anesthetic but I don't want to be aware of > what's going on either. I had a lithotripsy a few years ago, to remove a > kidney stone. They dip your nekkid body in a huge vat of water and run a > kind of shock wave through your kidneys to disintegrate the stone. I woke > up just after they were done and heard the nurses or whoever asking each > other why I was dripping wet. Weird. I didn't feel any pain, but when I > had my hysterectomy I woke up too soon and the pain was incredible. My > husband was almost climbing the walls with panic when he saw me in the > recovery room and he ran out and nailed someone to come do something about > it. I've had six children and my family was always amazed that I could go > through long labors without a moan or groan - it takes a LOT to make me > react to pain. > > But, I realize that an endoscopy isn't basically painful anyhow. However, > my gag reflex is so strong that thinking about someone else gagging makes > me gag. That's something I worry about. And, claustrophobia, from feeling > I can't breathe. > > Lord, I do sound like a big chicken, don't I? > Geri > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Hi Geri Both of my boys have had this...Ty remembers being asleep...The only thing that my other son remembered was the removal of the tube form his throat...Just unpleasant...but not painful...Good luck tomorrow...will be thinking of you. Luanne Ty's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 1999 Report Share Posted July 27, 1999 Geri... Tyler just let me know that he was given verset(sp) and demerol...He said that he thinks verset is the best thing ever made...They used that with his liver biopsy also..Hope this makes you feel better...I think if the doc knows that you are nervous about these things he should know the best thing to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 > > What causes varices? Is it from the disease or the medicine? > Esophogeal varices are caused by the disease. My dad has primary sclerosing cholangitis, and has had varices for some time now. Normally, blood flows through the portal vein from the intestines into the liver. As the liver fails, not as much blood can flow into it, so the blood " backs up " in the portal vein. But the blood is still *trying* to go where it normally goes, so pressure builds up, and varices, or alternative vessels, form. They're mostly in the esophagus, but they can be in the stomach, small intestine, or colon. If you want more information, this article is old (1994) but it's pretty good: http://pages.prodigy.com/hepc/hepc13.htm Regards, Charli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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