Very Scared Something is Wrong

[breekahouse 2]

I had my Endoscopy last week Wednesday.

I had my edoscopy last week wednesday. The doctor told me that everything looked good with the exception of mild gastritis. He said to book an appointment in 4 weeks. To go over the results. So, me being the impatient pushy person that I am called the office yesterday (one week after the test) to ask if the results were back yet. I receptionist said that she would have the doctor call me back. So I get to my voicemail at work this morning and there is a message from the receptionist saying that that in regards to the results I have to make a follow-up appointment next week.

What if I have something that excludes me from VSG??! I don?t know what I would do with myself. What if i have a tumor or something!!! I am so scared and now I have to wait a whole week to find out whats what. I am going to go insane!

[Tiffykins 673]

I wouldn't get too upset until you get the results. Just try to breathe, and take it one day at a time. If the doctor told everything looked good except for the gastritis, then stay positive. Maybe they were able to get you in quicker, and the results are positive.

I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[breekahouse 2]

Thanks Tiff. I understand what you are saying but it is hard to stay positive. If everything was ok he would have told me so over the phone, right? Its just driviing me crazy!!

[Tiffykins 673]

Thanks Tiff. I understand what you are saying but it is hard to stay positive. If everything was ok he would have told me so over the phone, right? Its just driviing me crazy!!

I don't know my PCM makes me come in to discuss my normal PAP smear results. I've got my fingers crossed for you, I know it's nerve-racking waiting on results.

[Lee 19]

Hang in there. Hopefully everything is fine!

[LAN2k 18]

Since your planning the surgery the doctor may want to see you earlier to get you on some medication or PPI. Remember God is in this with you so trust that whatever it is will turn out for your benefit.

[breekahouse 2]

Since your planning the surgery the doctor may want to see you earlier to get you on some medication or PPI. Remember God is in this with you so trust that whatever it is will turn out for your benefit.

Wow, I have been sitting here at work stressing and doing research on peptic ulcers, gastritis h pylori, haital hernias and stomach cancer and not until I read your message, LAN2k, was i able to take a step back and relax a bit. I will not obsess about this. I will have faith that whatever it is, God will see me through.

Thank you so much!

[angel96049 1]

My doctor told me that they are no longer allowed to give results over the phone, so hopefully that is why you had to make an appointment. I hope it is nothing, but it is always hard not knowing! Good luck at your appointment and let us know how it goes.

[MidwestGirl 8]

I agree with LAN2K. I had a kind of similar situation w/ my EKG. It was found that I have an irregular heartbeat (premature ventricular contractions), and my PCM freaked out and told me there was no way I was having surgery. She even got me into the cardiologist the NEXT DAY she was so worried. Turns out after multiple testing that my "condition" doesn't interfere with my daily life so I don't really need to worry about it. So the cardiologist wanted to put me on a beta blocker to get me through surgery. He said if I weren't having surgery he wouldn't have prescribed anything at all. Come to find out, beta blockers are pretty common for pre-surgery anyway. I know it's difficult but I wouldn't worry, otherwise you risk worrying yourself sick and that's no good! Hope everything's okay & let us know what happens!

[LAN2k 18]

Wow, I have been sitting here at work stressing and doing research on peptic ulcers, gastritis h pylori, haital hernias and stomach cancer and not until I read your message, LAN2k, was i able to take a step back and relax a bit. I will not obsess about this. I will have faith that whatever it is, God will see me through.

Thank you so much!

Amen and your so welcome. I certainly can identify with you maybe sometime down the line I'll tell you just how much I've worried since having the surgery! Hang in there and do look to the Lord. I'll keep you in my prayers too. God speed and keep us informed...we care.

[breekahouse 2]

midwestgirl, you are so right. i have been worrying myself sick. with every twinge of my stomach i am cringing. i am just going to let it go. i am glad evrything worked out with you!

thanks for the encouragement.

[cajun 46]

Thanks Tiff. I understand what you are saying but it is hard to stay positive. If everything was ok he would have told me so over the phone, right? Its just driviing me crazy!!

Not necessarily. Many will not give results over the phone, good or bad.

[breekahouse 2]

thanks too everyone for talking me down ioff of the ledge. i am in a better frame of mind and able to take things one day at a time. i scedulle the follow up meeting with my gastro for 2/16 (this coming tuesday) to go over the endoscopy results.

i also found out that my insurance has approved my surgery (after only a week an

d a half) i have a tentative surgery date for 3/8. i have my final consult with the surgeon

on 2/24. i am so excited!

thanks again to everyone for keeping me sane

[breekahouse 2]

Thanks againg to everyone who talked me down from the ledge. had the follow up appointment with my gastro this evening and i am elated to report that all is well! no problems and no h pylori!!!!!!

i have my final consut with the surgeon 1 week from today and will have a confirmed date! yay me!

thanks again!

[Lee 19]

YAY! Be sure to let us know when you get your date!