Ry Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 A transesophageal echocardiogram tee? They go down your throat with a camera so they can see the back of the heart. I have to have this done on Wednesday and I am not real keen on doing this. It sounds like a not too pleasant procedure. Thought I'd check and see if anyone has had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hi Ry, I haven't, though I think I have had justabout every other test done..lol. I imagine that it will be alot like a camera they use to check the esophagus. If it is, it isn't so bad. They give you good drugs ( ) IV to help. Versid and Fentanyl...(yummy) they put you in a place where you know what is going on, you just don't care. And then for most people, you forget the whole thing when it is finished. I hope they find that your leaflets are all okay and that your heart is doing well, Ry. Please let us know, okay? love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Rochelle--I certainly hope someone can shed some light on this for you. Make sure they keep you will medicated-tell them you want the Easter Bunny to come early this year. Keep us posted. My thoughts and prayers are with you for nothing but the best. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ry: Thomas had this procedure when he was in ICU. He was wide awake and he said it was very painful for him. I hope all goes well with your procedure. Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Did find this, http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/chheart/noninv04.htm medication before should help. Hoping the best for you and that the pictures are A perfect. xo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Sorry to hear you need a test and I have no information about it but I do wish for the best results. Surely they give you some drugs for this, my husband has an endoscope test which sounds similar, every couple of years and knows nothing other than they ask him to count!! I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday, be sure to ask for some good drugs. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ry: I found this site that might help give you some info.: http://www.heartsite.com/html/tee.html. (edit)...I don't know what happened to my link! Choose the TEE button on the page that comes up. Has some additional info. on safety of the procedure and what to expect from it. Sounds "routine" and isn't supposed to cause the patient undue pain or unpleasantness. I don't personally know anyone who has had it done via my family's connections with a local Mended Hearts organization. Warm wishes for an easy go with it. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 When you find out let me know as I have to have it done also. But I did not think it was painful Someone please shed some light. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 When I had a bronchoscopy they gave me good drugs so that I would not gag when they were jamming the thingy down my throat. It did not bother me at the time, but I had a slight sore throat for a day or 2 afterwards. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ry- Haven't had the test but just wanted to chime in and let you know you will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ry, I don't know anything about it either, BUT I tend to agree with Cindi about the drugs given. That is exactly what I had the times I had my esophagus stretched................no pain..................hardly and discomfort either. Will be thinking only good thoughts for you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Rochelle,HOLY CRAP.I hope they give you something so it don't hurt. All I ever had was the ones that are like a sonogram. Hope everything is painless and there is nothing wrong in there.You are one of the biggest and best hearted friends we have here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 Thanks for the information, links, and well wishes. Maryanne, I guess I will be the guinea pig and let you know how it goes. It better not hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 You'll be fine Ry. Thomas just got off the ventilator when they performed this procedure, that's probably why his throat was very painful despite the local anesthesia. Prayers to you and Maryanne. Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Ry, I don't know anything about this , but I do want to let you know I will be thinking of you and sending prayers that everything turns out normal. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 No infor, but prayers that all is well and that the test is easy and painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I had it done three years ago. What would you like to know about it? It was NOT painful. NOT very comfy, but not what I would discribe as painful. They numb your throat very well before going down. They also give you a shot to comfort you, but you need to be awake for this. The doctor and techs that did mine were very very VERY kind and comforting and that helped with my fear of the unknown. It's not any worse then a pap smear. Honestly, it's not fun, but it very doable. Really no pain was involved for me. I had it done twice. Ry, why do you need to have this done? What are they looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I have not but have had many other esopogeal procedures done and they have usually kept me comfortable. I am wishing you the very best of luck with the procedure and the results. I will be watching for news. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 Connie, Thanks for the information. They want to watch the valve and see what it is doing. I have occasions of atrial fibrillation and he says he wants more information on how the valve is closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hi Ry, Ironic that I'm reading this post today when I just learned that my brother had this procedure done on Thursday. I just spoke with my sister-in-law and she said he experienced no pain, was thoroughly numbed and given something to help him relax during the procedure. He did have a slight sore throat that evening, but was fine by morning. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Ry, Earl had that test done to, and if I remember correctly, it was a non event. Hope the results are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurielK Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Rochelle, Almost everyone has said that it's do-able. If you have a "slight sore throat" that night (as some one mentioned) it seems to me to be a good excuse for chocolate ice cream or hot fudge sundaes. Good luck and I hope this procedure doesn't cause you discomfort. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 cant offer any help just prayers.Hope all goes well and everythings ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Ry, Just wanted to wish you good vibes for your TEE tomorrow. You'll do fine! I too had a scratchy throat but it only lasted a couple of days and it didn't stop me from eating. Put your party hat on and tell the crew, lets get it on and party! hehehehe! You'll do fine and it'll be over with before you know it. Hang in there. I'm saying prayers that all is okay with your valve. Besides, valve jobs should only be done on Cars and Trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Good luck Ry... Let me know how it was. Sending prayer for good restults. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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