Upper endoscopy. I am not a hypochondriac!

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:58 pm

My hiatal hernia has reopened, and I have acute esophagitis. Prior to the procedure the doc told me that the the acute pain could be because of the esophageal equivalent of leaky gut.
Also, he has sent 3 biopsies for Barrett's assessment.

On the one hand I am glad to be vindicated. On the other I HATE that it takes forever and I have to fight to get the tests.

But the good news is it's done!

desertrat · Post by **desertrat** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:54 pm

Lesley,

I admire you so much for demanding your tests. It's a bittersweet win, but now you have validation and the knowledge to move forward in helping yourself on the road to recovery!!

Mandy

Post by **tex** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:00 pm

Finally!

Tex

Gabby · Post by **Gabby** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:31 pm

Lesley,
That's good news. Well, good that you finally got an answer. Not so good that the hiatal hernia has opened up.

Does this mean that you have to have another procedure to repair the hernia?

Keeping fingers crossed that Barrett's comes back negative.

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:53 pm

It could mean that. Maybe this time they can get it right, and the acid will be contained and the heartburn can stop. Then I can begin to recover.
After the surgery you can't eat at all for a few days, then only liquids, broths and stuff, and then soft stuff, like eggs, mashed potatoes and soft cheese. Except I can't eat eggs, broths or cheese.
Given my diet limitations it will be VERY hard, but I will have to do it.

I just have wait for the biopsy report and to talk to the docs.

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:38 pm

keeping my fingers crossed

Deb · Post by **Deb** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:40 am

Best wishes, Lesley and prayers for quick healing. Deb

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:14 am

Hi Lesley, I'm sorry the hernia has reopened, but now you do have the answers you need to move forward. Good for you in sticking with it and pursuing the test.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

nancyl · Post by **nancyl** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:17 am

Hi Lesley,
At least now you have answers and hopefully will be able to move on. Get it repaired and be able to eat again.

Good luck and keep us posted.
Nancy

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:23 am

Lesley, It's horrible that you had to go through what you did to get the test. I hope the Barrett's is negative and I hope the hernia repair can be done soon and you'll be able to live without the awful pain and aggrevation you've been through lately.

Love, Shirley

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:54 pm

What is amazing to me is that I seemed to get such awful feedback when I talked about how bad my pain is. The docs seem to treat it as just me complaining again! For years I have had to prove that I have a high pain threshold, so when I complain of it (and I grant you that is often) I am in serious agony.
It's so hard to convince doctors even to do a test that can attest to the reason for this.

Thank you for your support, and for allowing me to whinge. And even more that that, cheering me on when I fight with the powers that be. Without having the knowledge and information to do it I would have folded long ago.

desertrat · Post by **desertrat** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:27 pm

Lesley, I am hoping that since you now have the results from the tests, your doctor(s) are going to take you seriously when you complain of symptoms. I think you need to "remind" them occasionally by waving the test results in their faces!

Mandy

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:35 pm

Thank goodness you finally have an answer, having had a previously diagnosed hiatal hernia your symptoms should have been considered an emergency all along.

I hope they can take care of this soon.

Connie

jmayk8 · Post by **jmayk8** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:07 pm

Lesley,
I agree, thankfully they found out what was actually going on and now hopefully you will be on the road to recovery!
Jenny

Christine. · Post by **Christine.** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:54 pm

Lesley
The only way is up! At least there is a plan.
Chris