Thursday Morning... drove to the hospital for a barium swallow test. Was a bit apprehensive about doing so but I knew it wouldn't hurt just taste something awful. Basically I was more concerned about being completely unfilled during the process. They took pictures before unfill and then lots afterwards. They gave me a disk to take with me for my follow up visit w/ Dr. Bagnato to get my results. So next step turned out to be another trip to the hospital on Friday morning... Endoscopy. The procedure went well. Dr Bagnato has told me that basically I have a slipped band and HH. I won't know for sure but I fear another surgery is in my future. I also fear that my band could be removed permantly.
So yep basically no fluid in my band, possible surgery... starting over I beleive is my future ... wishing myself luck.
Today I woke up after little sleep. I have to get to work with a positive attitude but all I really want to to do is go crawl back under the covers and escape the day.
I have been completely unfilled as of Thursday, and you would think that would help with the reflux. It is worse at night and I wake up several times coughing and hoarse in the am. I am wheezing in the AM as well.
Basically I am just miserable and tired all of the time... so I know I need to be proactive with my Dr visit and I have been researching this slippage and HH diagosis ... I trust my Dr but I am still apprehensive... My next appt was scheduled for the 16th but since I was still under w/ anthes. they didn't know I can't come that day due to work so now I have to reschedule my follow appt. I want answers right now.... I am not very patient at times.
