Andrea Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 On Monday my mom goes for her chest ct scan. My favorite time, test time Also, she still has not had her heart shocked for her afibliration b/c her blood is still too thick, they keep increasing her cumadin and she goes back weekly to check it. The stinky part is that for the FIRST TIME ever I will not be at her Dr Barth (oncologist) apt on Mon (it is neat, they just opened their own radiology, so you get scanned and see him for results immediately) b/c I will be busy cleansing..... On Tuesday I am scheduled for a colonoscopy/endoscopy for some rectal bleeding. I saw the gastro today. My dad said to him "since you are diong the colonoscopy, she mentioned she might have reflux, she coughs, so why not do an endoscopy, two for one at same time" The dr thought it was a a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 LOL Gotta love those dads eh Andrea? Man I don't envy you that test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Always out to save a buck, here's hoping the THROAT side is first! It's no surprise, you having rectal bleeding. Your mother's health is a real pain in the ar - er, butt for you! Here's to mom and daughter BOTH being clean when needed, and to answers instead of more tests! xxoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Well, Andrea, I've had about 5 endoscopies in the past so many months. Also had a colonoscopy last month too. GOOD LUCK!!!!! That bleeding has me a bit concerned. Let us know what that's all about when you can. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi Andrea, I have had several colonoscopys and 1 endoscopy. They have this really neat drug - Versed - or something like that. Not a bad deal at all. I have a really strong gag reflex and I told them that for the endoscopy and they sprayed my throat with something and it went just fine. My gosh, you have too much going on. I hope you are taking care to just relax. I am praying that your Mom's CT is good. I enjoyed so much meeting you and your Mom, and Brian, you guys are just the sweetest people. We just live too close not to get together again.....maybe after the first of the year. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Holy hemorrhoids! Andrea I wish you only good news on all your and your Mothers tests. Poor Dad and Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi Andrea, Wow you plate is certainly full!! Good luck with everything I will be thinking and sending good meditation prayers to your mom and you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Andrea, You warrant a couple of big 'POOR BABIES' from me and Brian. We will be praying you through next week! Ginny, I think you are the only earthling who can spell that h word Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Andrea, I hope all goes well for both you and your mom, please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Good thoughts and prayers for BOTH of you gals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hoping all goes well for both of you! Oh...one thing. Don't let them convince you that when they scope from the top and then from the bottom they "meet" in the middle. They never make it through the small intestine. Can't be done. That's why Researchers invented the tiny camera the patient swallows. And there is a radiologic study called an UPPER GI with Small Bowel Follow Through that, though not perfect, can help with finding abnormalities in the small intestine. I know...may be information overload. But I've read where others have posted that they were told that the Endo and Colonoscopy met in the middle and that just isn't so. Good luck to you both, Andrea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I'll be hoping good news for your mom on Monday and an easy time for you on Tuesday (followed by good news, of course!) Your dad was probably right putting in his BTW to the doctor on your behalf - get 'em both over in the same day. That's a dad for you! As they say in the pub, bottoms up! (Okay, okay! I HAD to do it! It HAD to be said!!!) Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 As usual Fay is right on target. I agree with your dad though that you should get the upper as well as the lower while under what is called conscience sedation. You won't remember any of it but that way you only have to go through it one time. I must have yearly exams now as they found a non-cancerous polyp the last time. It isn't fun getting ready but it is a piece of cake from then on. Prayers with you and your mom next week. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Hi Andrea, Want you to know that you and mom have my prayers for your upcoming scans and procedures. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Prayers for both. for all that will be done. Your Dad sound like the perfect person around. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Andrea, Best of luck with these tests for you and for Mom. The two tests that you are having I also had on the same day. One goes down here and the other up there and then they shake hands in the middle. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Well my mom is still in remission And my tests went ok. I have esophagitis (reflux) and they did a few biopsies as a precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Andrea, So good for your Mom. Now keep us posted on the results for you. Best to you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 WONDERFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Remission is a good word. I am happy for you both. Now let us hear your good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Great news! You have had so much for a couple months. Hope you can relax and enjoy the holidays. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Remission for mom.. yay!!! Will be waiting to hear your results, as well. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Glad they took the biopsies, and I hope they have a good treatment in mind for the reflux. I'm also thrilled that your Mom is still one with NED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 So far, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Andrea, Thanks for the update. I take Nexium and it has done wonders for my reflux. I had a terrible case of it and my esophogus was in bad shape. Since I started on Nexium I feel good and my last EGD showed a healed digestive system. Great news about your mom. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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