re: EGD Update

Elissa H
on 3/15/04 10:49 am - Wilmington, DE

Hey everyone.

I got home about 5:30PM. They kept me extra long in recovery. BP was really low. They did the EGD anyway. It was 111 over 46. They couldn't give me any drugs cause it was so low. I just told the Doc to do what he had to do. It wasn't too bad, and it didn't last more than 10 minutes total. He stretched the stoma to 15mm. Then he told me not to take the BP meds anymore. Won't need them now.

That's why I've been so lethargic lately. No pep or vigor. Pooped out all the time. Oh and clear liquids for 2 days and see Dr. Irgau on Thursday. Also the reason my hands and feet are freezing all the time. Didn't know that. Oh I do have good news too, before the EGD I stopped in at the Dr's office to jump on the scale. Yippee. 54 lbs so far. Yeah this WLS is good. Just remember to keep the Dr's informed if you feel something is wrong. Don't try to be a martyr. I tried to perservere for the last 3 weeks. TT you all later. ((HUGS))

Elissa

Shaebutter
on 3/15/04 10:55 am - New Castle, DE

RNY on 08/10/04

Wow Elissa glad to hear your home! Take care and follow doctors orders...Take it easy for now....Glad your okay

Shay a/k/a Snuggles

dcookwrites
on 3/15/04 7:22 pm - Dover, DE

RNY on 06/29/04

What's and EGD? I've been tied up with deadlines and performance for the past week or so. I've lost track. But you're off BP meds for good? Totally cool. And 54 pounds gone? Totally cooler. Glad to see your up and about, sort of. Bye Diane C.

Elissa H
on 3/17/04 5:00 am - Wilmington, DE

RNY on 01/26/04

Diane, Hi, An EGD is when they put a scope down your esophagas to look at it, the stoma, check your pouch & the small intestine, to make sure it hasn't constricted.(Gotten smaller) If it has the Dr. can stretch it open again. Makes food & liquid pass a little easier. Most people are given drugs to make you sleep. Because my BP was so low, I was awake. So 2 things got taken care of. Dr. Irgau stretched the stoma from 5mm to 15mm and found the low BP and now I don't have to take the meds anymore. Yippie. Sometimes an EGD is required pre-surgery. I didn't have it then. So ask if you want to know. Some one will answer. ((HUGS)) Elissa

hopey
on 3/15/04 8:24 pm - Newark, DE

RNY on 09/29/03

Way to go Elissa!!! 54 lbs is amazing!! And now you have no more BP meds! That is awesome!!!

Hope

kenrr54
on 3/15/04 9:08 pm - Wilmington, DE

RNY on 04/13/04

Elissa, glad to hear that things worked out in the end. I hope that I can follow your advice. I have this problem of being the great procrastinator. 54 lbs.!!!! That's fantastic!

No more BP meds...That's great!

Ken

Jus Me
on 3/15/04 9:55 pm - My own little corner of the world

Elissa! WHEW! Glad to hear everything is alright!!! I had some of the same things before I went off my BP meds also. So you pre-op guys please be sure to keep track of your BP and symptoms and be sure to report to your Doc. I am soooo glad to hear you are doing better. And your weight loss is phenomenal!!! You go girl!!! Hugs and wishes for some real rest for you!!! Tammy

BellaMoon
on 3/15/04 10:39 pm

RNY on 03/23/04

Yay Elissa, I'm so glad tyo hear you got things taken care of, hopefully now will be smooth sailing. it's good for us to hear these things from those who have gone before so we know what to look for! Glad you're home.