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And there's my monkey wrench.... Endoscopy issue



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I had my endoscopy today, my pre-surgical testing was scheduled for tomorrow and I was scheduled for surgery next Thursday. When I awoke from my endoscopy, the doctor told me my esophagus and stomach are full of ulcers. Super. They took some biopsies to see if it's from H-Pylori bacteria or something else. I have to follow up with him in 4 weeks while I'm on meds - and they'll repeat the endoscopy. So surgery will now be the end of October. I'm ok with it. I'd much rather find out now and be able to treat than not find out prior to surgery. I've been on a liquid diet for 7 days already, so I'll call my doc tomorrow and see what she suggests I modify it to. I'm thinking 2 Protein shakes a day and a light meal instead of all liquids. Just a minor delay. Soon enough....

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Oh...have you had severe heart burn or pain from all of the ulcers? I had severe heart burn last year. It made me think it was my heart and I was having a heart attack. Luckily it wasn't. ;)

My endo showed I have a hiatal hernia and Gastritis so they also did a biopsy to test for the bacteria. Hoping to get the results soon. Tomorrow will be one week.

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I had the scope and I had the HP heavy dose of antibiotics cleared it up. But they found that I had celiac disease. So that's good to know for planning everything out. Good luck.

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