Had my 3 month UGI today

AutumnLily · May 25, 2011

I went in to have my blood and urine tests before my UGI so will update when I get those results in.

So today I went in for my upper GI to have my 3 month leak check. I brought my xrays from Mexico with me incase the radiologist needed to see them. They gave me this powder and Water to make it bubble. I was concerned as it was the normal stomach amount and I asked if I really needed it. The had me take it then said try to keep the burps it. Umm no they just started flying out like there was no tomorrow. Next I was being questioned on what surgery I had. He had never heard of it (glad I brought my xrays as he looked and got a better idea). I got on the machine and was positioned. I was given my chalky barium drink. Told to take one sip and before he could say hold it in your mouth I swallowed. Oops my bad. So he had to race to follow the Fluid. Next I had to gulp down the yummmy drink and then they proceeded to follow the fluid alst the while being questioned by the radiologist from his little room. Where did I get the surgery? Why didn't I get it done in Canada? How much would it have cost in Canada and how much in Mexico? Why were they checking my stomach at 3 months? Had I lost a significant amount of weight with the surgery? What was my doctors goal for me for weight loss? Was I hungry? The list truly goes on. I was not sure of the questioning but I answered truthfully and in the end after making me roll around on the table to assume several positions. He said well good for you. I thought I was going to get a lecture about what I had done after all the questions but no he verbally applauded me. Told me there were no leaks the stomach looked great and to keep on taking my PPI. Whewww that was an interesting day.

Oh and one more funny thing there were 2 ladies waiting for their turns as I was leaving and they said we couldn't help over hear the conversation in the room. How is everything going for you. When I said almost 70 lbs in 3 months they both said good for you. Did I luck out in finding strangers who were understanding ! It could have played out soooo much worse. Glad it didn't