Esophageal Dilation

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Has anyone here had it? It was confirmed that I have a narrowing of the distal portion of my esophagus. My endoscopy is this morning at 8 and I'm a nervous wreck. I can't sleep and I'm worrying too much. If it's not as scary as it sounds can someone please calm my nerves? What can I expect?

[AussieLady 521]

Usually you are asleep for this procedure, so it's not scary at all. It ably takes a short time so they use a fairly mild anesthetic. You'll be fine, don't worry.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

I'm more worried about afterwards, I've read articles that say that it's almost certain that vomiting and nausea occur after the procedure and I'm already miserable enough so I don't want to deal with that either.

[AussieLady 521]

That hasn't happened to me but my best advice would be to get some rest. Try not to think about the worst, just take it as it comes. Good luck. Would love to know how you go.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Thank you Aussie

[mokee 588]

Have had a few in my lifetime and never had any consequences from it.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

So they ended up finding nothing, told me I had a stricture but then they didn't find one, so the scope ended up stretching my esophagus a little and my discomfort is gone. Glad it wasn't as bad as they thought.

[AussieLady 521]

That's great news! And I hope you were ok afterwards too.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Yep I did fine, I'm still sleepy from the anesthesia but I'm happy that I haven't had any discomfort eating today!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

So they ended up finding nothing' date=' told me I had a stricture but then they didn't find one, so the scope ended up stretching my esophagus a little and my discomfort is gone. Glad it wasn't as bad as they thought.[/quote']

Excellent, glad you are doing better.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Thank you Jersey