more about my stupid stomach

[carolynwhines]

the gastroscopy and colonoscopy went well. i don't remember a thing about the gastroscopy after the moment they put the mouth guard into my mouth. when i woke up they had already started the colonoscopy and i could see my very own lower intestine on the tv screen

Comments

[bunnyhug]

I'm glad it went ok and that you were totally put out for part of it. I know that mine hurt a lot more than the barium I had to drink at 22/ 23 so that is good. Sandwiches and views make it a bit better I think.

Do you have a couple of days off work or do you have to go back tomorrow?

[carolynwhines]

it is safe for me to call in tomorrow but i'd rather not if i can avoid it. i can do some work from home though if this is still bad

[the_taintedlove]

my system is very slow-moving too, apparently caused by "thickening" of my intestinal tissues. and that is what causes a lot of my lower-digestive problems (that and anxiety!).

stomach problems blow. i want my digestive tract replaced by a series of balloons.

[heven2mrgatroid]

glad the scopes went well- I totally agree that a barium enema is worse than a colonoscopy! I had to have an upper GI with a small bowel follow through yesterday and while it was tedious, I felt 100 times worse for the poor bastard I heard telling the x-ray tech that he had to have a barium enema and that he had just had one plus a colonoscopy! Damn! I hope they are able to figure out some of your issues- as much as it sucks to have any problems, I find it all the more frustrating to go through a bunch of awful tests and have them say that there isn't anything wrong.

[opheliathemuse]

oy! I missed a lot. Hope things are going ok?

[coopers_mom]

given I am squeamish, I am going to focus on the last part of your post -- mmmm, chicken salad and cucumber! apple juice! pear!

hope your tush is soon on the mend, and you get some answers....