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Offline Majiktrvls

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« on: May 19, 2003, 11:48:00 PM »
I am scheduled to have a scope down the throat on Wednesday this week, and it is amazing how something that is such a routine procedure has got me all nervous. Hedwigfan, being a doctor and all, has assured me that it will be just fine, and I take her word for it, mostly, but at the same time, I am fearful. You would think that after having had back surgery, and surviving the likes of hell in Atlanta, I would be prepared for something like this. But, to tell you the truth, I have these recurring fears that:
1: I will not wake up from the anesthesia, or
2: I will bleed out in my throat from them stretching my esophagus and wake up in the ICU.
Don't get me wrong, I am not even a squeamish type of person, and I gave birth with absolutely no medications, but for the life of me this has got me nervous.
Perhaps it is because I am a Mom and the thought of something going wrong and leaving my daughter alone is chilling to the bone. Perhaps it is just silly "head games" that I am playing. Perhaps I just need it to be over with, find out what is up with my lower esophagus and get my life back to normal.
Just thought I would share that information with ya'lls. So, thanks for listening. I feel better just getting it out.
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2003, 12:13:00 AM »
Good luck...
We usually use Versed as the anesthetic for that procedure, and it wears off quick and safe.  It does not really take you under...just real goofy and no memory of what was done, even though you are concious.  versed is in the same family as valium, xanax, and ativan.   Enjoy the ride!!
Hang in there...when its over you can say how easy it was...
Bill
Ask the nurse for a copy of any cool pictures they take down there.  If you have kids, they will love it.
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2003, 08:34:00 AM »
Thanks Bill!
Thanks for the encouraging words! I suppose that since I have a Nurse, and a Doctor telling me the same thing, I should just relax. I hear that folks do a bit of talking while under this Versed, let's hope that I don't disclose too much information!! AT least nothing that can be used against me at a later time!!!  :roll:  :eek:
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2003, 09:16:00 AM »
You'll get to eat yummy soft things, like: ICE CREAM AND TAPIOCA PUDDING! mmmmmmm...

When having oral surgery I felt the same way. Had a bad experience once, but has nothing to do with the procedure itself; After my surgery they gave me codeine, (I'm allergic...surprise huh?) Well anything will made you puke if you take too much. I took to much and spewed all day the day after the deal. With four wholes in my mouth, YUCK!

At least you're not having teeth pulled!!!
Just in case though, I'm sending a tiny Good Luck Fairy to hang out and make sure the doctors don't paint a mustache on you that resembles in any way, "Burt Reynolds damnit!"

Sorry, I get carried away.
Take care and recover quick!
Morli
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2003, 10:09:00 AM »
You're gonna do great. You're going to feel so much better once the source of your problems is diagnosed and treated. Versed is good, and so is Propofol. You shouldn't remember a thing. I think it's normal and healthy to be anxious. If you're still anxious or have ?s on scope day, make sure and talk with your doc before you get sedated. Kris
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2003, 12:09:00 PM »
I have had some pretty major operations, and I have a feeling you will do fine.  Just give your self time to recover and rest a lot.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Oh and try not to be too nervous if that is at all possible  ::heart:: .
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2003, 12:41:00 PM »
I couldn't be more in your shoes.  I am having a couple of sinus cavities removed Friday and I share your fears.  I have not had surgery since having tubes inserted in my ear in '76.  Anesthetic scares me and they mentioned a 4 hour procedure.  4 HOURS!!!!!  They say the removal is secondary to allergies and stuff and not the stuff that I used to shovel up my nose.  My significant other is also nervous about the procedure, especially after the specialist mentioned all the extraneous subsequent possibilities, loss of smell, taste, encephalitis/meningitus, puncturing of the orbital eyewall which would leak cerebrospinal fluid into my face, etc.  FUCKING YIKES!!
She also mentioned it is a fairly routine surgery and all should be fine, but after all the "possibilities" I am nervous to say the least.

I wish you all the best and I hope for your best wishes in return.  All this medical stuff sure is a sign that despite my denial, I am in fact getting older.
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2003, 11:24:00 PM »
Thanks for all the words of encouragement, you guys. Really does make me feel better, and tonite I am much less anxious about the whole thing. Now I am not so nervous about the procedure itself as I am in wondering what they will find down there. I suppose that I have been fortunate that my health has been tremendously good despite the damage that I did to myself in younger years. I guess it is that age factor creeping in and rearing her head!!
Tomorrow is the day, I hope like Bill said I will be reporting how easy it was and how fine I feel afterwards! Thanks again for all the support!
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2003, 09:23:00 PM »
OH shit! I made it through that procedure with flying colors, it was not nearly as bad as I made it out to be in my head, thank goodness. I had a bit of trouble with the IV, none of my veins wanted to work, but other than that it was fine. Looks like I have no tumors, no cancer, no hernia, and no polyps. I am so thankful for good news. Apparently, I have had a gradual closing of the esophogeus and the doctor expanded the thing with his majik tube and I feel much better. No more strangness with swallowing, no cough, just this massive headache for the last 6 hours that I am told is due to the anesthesia. It really needs to go away, as I am sick of it!! Thanks for all the support, I am grateful!!!
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2003, 10:10:00 PM »
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"I had a bit of trouble with the IV, none of my veins wanted to work, but other than that it was fineI had a bit of trouble with the IV, none of my veins wanted to work, but other than that it was fine.

 Common problem my friend.  Starting IV lines ain't quite like on TV....
I am considered to be pretty good at it by my peers, but I still feel lucky every time I get a flash without blowing the damned thing. Hedwigfan used to do it on neonates...ARRGGHH!!! Not this guy....
Glad all went well for you.  All marketing bullshit aside, I still find aspirin the best thing for my headaches.
Bill
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2003, 10:19:00 PM »
oh btw..aspirin post-procedure or with GI issues needs practitioner clearence first.  
Thought I might add that in case you went and ATE 4 fat Bayers and your freshly invaded esophagus decided to bleed....
Bill
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2003, 08:44:00 AM »
Asprin was not an option, so I took Ibuprofen. It did not stay down, in fact nothing stayed down all nite. The headache is finally gone, it lasted a damn 10 hours with nothing at all breaking it except for sleep.
I awoke this morning feeling great, and hungry.
Thanks for all..........hope that I do not have to do that shit again anytime soon, or later!
BTW.......the pictures are really weird, strange stuff that is inside of our bodies!
Cecile
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