Had My Endoscopy Today

[hagerteresa 3]

My endoscopy came out fine. Just got out of the doctors office a couple of hours ago. Procedure went fine and was a peice of cake (except for the starving and dying of thirst all day part) but otherwise slept right thru the whole procedure. I did have a minor case of esophagitis (irritated throat) and a minor hiatus hernia but nothing to worry about. Anyway I was mega relieved. Teresa

[Chris S. - L.I. 0]

Great news!!!! You must be so relieved!

[hagerteresa 3]

Absolutely relieved considering the statistics for Lopez patients and erosion. The doctor did put me on Protonix to help the irritated esophogas. Otherwise pictures all looked good.

[Vera 7]

Thanks for the update, I haven't seen you around much and been thinking about you.

Glad it's a somewhat minor issue to deal with.

[Alexandra 55]

Great news, Teresa! What a relief, and I'm sure you'll feel 100% better when the Protonix kicks in. Whew!!

[GeezerSue 7]

Veddy veddy good.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Whoooo Hooooo! That is good news, I have been thinking about you a lot!

[HarleyNana 10]

I know you're relieved. What made you decide to have that done? Were you pb'n a lot? Nice to see your smiling face.

[JanetC 2]

Ahhhh, that's awesome news!! Congrats!

[Mita 2]

That is very good New Teresa

[hagerteresa 3]

Hello all,

Yeah, I still can't get over the fact it was all okay. I didn't let myself stress about it much but I was thoroughly convinced that it wasn't fine. Not because of any particular symptoms or the persistent sore throat but mainly because I am the only Lopez patient I know who still has their band. I'm just glad it was all okay except for those minor problems that shouldn't be an issue. Now I feel I can get back on track. I have been swamped taking some spanish classes and working too. By the time I got home I hardly wanted to look at the computer. I also found that I stressed less about the safety of my band if I wasn't on here all the time. I really hardly think about it much on a daily basis but when I get on here and see the occassional horror story (and especially those pretaining to Lopez) I would stress. Even my mom told me to quit thinking the worst and was sure it was fine. I do want to see people post complications and all their vivid details because I think its important but the erosion cases related to Lopez were unnerving me a little. Anyway like I said I'm just glad that stress is done with for now.

I am not by any means a model bandster (I smoke, I eat chocolate, drink latte's, etc) but I really do try to go easy on my band but sometimes I just can't control everything and something will get stuck or I'll gulp down a few consecutive bites and be in big trouble. I need to work on drinking more Water, getting back on the excercise wagon, snacking less or making healthier choices, etc.

Pat, no I don't PB that often. On occassion I will have a few episodes over the course of a few days but I also go for many days or weeks without Pb's too. I FIRMLY believe that anybody with the band should get an endoscopy done somewhere between 18 and 24 months out. It was also critical that I had one done considering DeLarla's, Penni's, Donali's, Diane's and Tracey's situations all having used Dr. Lopez as a surgeon and experiencing erosion. All of them except Donali and Diane got their bands within a few days to 6 months of when I got mine. So considering that, it was imparative that I be concerned about mine also. As it was, they found some crazy loose stitch down in the bottom of my stomach. Seems like a Lopez trademark...

[Vera 7]

Well Sweet Heart

non of us are perfect... I drink and eat chocolate too, the band is just a tool.

We know what we need to do and live as well and have fun.

Sending you happy thoughts

[La_madam 20]

Teresa, I am happy to hear your good news .....Fantastic!!!

non of us are perfect... I drink and eat chocolate too, the band is just a tool.

Ditto to what Vera said! You have done a great job with your band...Be proud

[ReneBean 3]

*Whew*

So glad all is well. Hey, Lopez couldn't be getting them ALL wrong - that would be a freakier statistic than the number of erosions from his work on this board!

Looks like you were the Lucky One!

Congrats!

[donali 57]

Whooo hoooo!!! That is absolutely FANTASTIC news!! I could NOT be happier!!

:banana: