After spending four days in the hospital for a false alarm "heart attack" I had to go visit my PCP yesterday.

(sigh) We both agree it's clear that losing fifty pounds, attaining normal cholesterol and blood sugar, and exercising three times a week doesn't guarantee good health. However, it does give you a fighting chance. I'll take that positive.

The old specter of my many years of GERD has possibly come back to haunt me. I may have something like Barret's esophagus or (forgive me for not remembering the term well) hammered esophagus. (sigh) To rule out nastier problems, I'll go back under anesthesia for an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy. Lovely!

The way I figure it, I'll be asleep. What the heck, I refuse to worry too much about it. After all, I like anesthesia. Best sleep of my life, and as a bonus, they'll take me off Coumadin for a couple days. Even better.

There's enough on my "worry list" right now anyway.

Well good luck and we'll be wishing the best for you. Yes, it is Barrett's esophagus and it means that that area is inflamed/damaged commonly from uncontrolled GERD. It will be good for them to get a look at it, prob take some tiny biopsies just to see how bad it is....again, best wishes! Cali

Nerf foam...LOL! You've got a great attitude...I always say bring on the tests, the more they know the better, right?! Enjoy your 'good sleep' and I hope it's just something minor they can treat. You certainly don't need any more worries right now to stress your poor tummy out. Best wishes dear! -BG