CT Scan, Endoscopy and Dilation, Oh My!

Had my CT scan Friday and finally got a copy of the results. Nothing but a small ovarian cyst (1.6 cm) which isn't my problem so that's good. Had fun looking at the CD containing the copy of the scan. Got to check out all my organs. Weirdest thing was realizing...that the extraneous tissue clumps on the outside of the upper cross sections of my body were my boobs. LOL! Didn't seem like there was much to them braless and laying flat on my back with they sliding off to the sides. Just lovely! Interesting to see my anatomy. Could see the excess skin. Again, just lovely. Also could see that there are what look like on a quick look a binder clip in my body. Apparently for both my WLS and my gallbladder there are some metal clips inside my body. Saw them on the scan and read the report that said that metal clips were seen which were consistent with WLS and GB surgery. Interesting. Learn something new every day. Thoughts are that I have an anastomatic ulcer. An ulcer at the connection with my stoma (exit from the pouch). Pains starts right after eating and lasts several hours. It is very, very ugly at this point. I'm now taking Prevacid and Carafate. Saw the gastroenterologist today and I've got a endoscopy with dilation scheduled for Tuesday. I'm checking with them now since the instructions say no food after midnight and my test isn't until 3 pm and I'm subject to hypoglycemia. Waiting for a call back that I can eat something or a reschedule to a morning. That's my update...hurting right side and boobs that apparently go flat and to the sides when I lay down! Quite the picture I paint, eh? Kathy

hehe, that is quite a picture...cool though, wish I could see my insides!

Actually, it was cool but nice to know there isn't anything ominious lurking in my body. I think if I get scanned anymore...I'll start glowing for real. Kathy

You're making my side hurt now!!! Good luck on your tests. I have no clue what they do for any of that, do you? I've been lazy in making appointments for my next batch of tests. It just takes up my whole life (3 trips to the city last week alone for doctor appointments) I wanted a week off!!! Laurie

The test is to confirm the ulcer and look at it. I suspect he wants to dilate me to keep the food off the ulcer or something. The treatment is meds which I started with last week...Prevacid and Carafate. Kathy

Kathy, One of the women in my WLS support group brought pictures of her endoscopy and dilation which showed a big ulcer...ouch! Lori

Wow, sounds like an interesting scan. I hope the procedures next week help you out a lot. I want you to be rid of the pain! Good luck! ~Wanda

Hi Kathy, Sorry the saga goes on. Perhaps with the endo and dialation some new relief will come your way and info to help the doc's evaluate what in the world is up. Sounds like the CD was a treat to explore and discover the innerworkings... seems you enjoyed studying it ( I would be facinated too). Glad it didn't show any serious problems. Hang in there and this will soon be over. I pray for you comfort and a gift of peace as you travel this ever so bumpy path. We are on your team and stand with ya all the way. Mary

That's so cool...not the boobs and skin of course, but the scan. Medicine and technology are amazing. Good luck with the dilation. I'll be thinking of you and your boobs when I lay down tonight.

I'll be praying for you, Kathy that the docs will be able to fix the problem and you will be pain free. Hugs, Tracy