yah, the next day was totally fine. I felt rough afterwards and just wanted to sleep it off. Had a little sore throat.
I too had the popped blood vessels around my eyes mostly...but it went away within a few days.

 I had my gastroscopy done in Kamloops but it was no big deal.  Go in, have an IV put in, get some drugs and they do the test.  After an hour or so go home and I think I slept off and on for most of the rest of the day.  You should be fine to go on your trip and have a wonderful time!!!!  I think at most some people have a sore throat after.

Jayna

sure glad you have an idea of what it is.  Hopefully Dr S has some suggestions for you.  Please keep us all posted on your progress.  Take care!!

 So here is the latest, I spoke with Dr. Sampath this afternoon and he still had not heard from my doc about the results of the CT scan nor had the images been posted to his grid so he could view them (grrr).  I did also speak with the receptionist at my GP' office and she told me that the report came back as no complications, but I apparently have a kidney stone!!!!  Not sure why or even if that is what is causing the pain.  Hopefully when I see Dr. Sampath tomorrow afternoon he will have managed to get some more answers by then.

Congrats. I also found there was little pain and I was off even the Tylenol 3 before leaving the hospital.
But do pamper yourself a little. Don't overdo things but keep walking. Take several short walks around the block or whatever during the day and move around the house. It really does help you to get feeling better faster.
Best of luck with your journey!
Lynn