I HAD MY EGD YESTERDAY

Hi guys! Well I had my EGD yesterday and I was pretty scared. It was just the idea of the doctor sticking something down my throat to view my stomach, etc. Also, I was scared of the anesthia. As it turned out though, the doctor just gave me a thick liquid to drink that numbed my mouth and throat. The procedure took only about 10 minutes and I can't remember any of it. He showed me photos of the inside of my throat, stomach and small intestines, which were all normal. Thank God. I saw the cardiologist about two weeks ago and had a stress test and an EKG. All went well. The doctor did find that the lower part of my heart is not functioning properly. So he is doing a cardio cast on January 31st to see if I have a blockage or what. A cardio cast is when they put this blue radioactive ink into a vein in your leg which then travels to the heart so the doctor can see how your heart is functioning. If there is a blockage, he will use some medication to disolve it right then and there. If I need surgery, which I certainly hope I don't, he said he will wake me up and discuss it with me before proceeding. I hope all goes well cause I really want this surgery now that I have decided to go for it.

Rita, Glad the EGD went well. They are usually painless and nothing to write home about. I'll keep you in my thoughts as to the cardio concerns. Keep the faith! Valerie

Hi!!!! Rita!!!!! I have my EGD scheduled for Feb. 9th. I has happy to see that yours went so well. I have been scared too. One question, did you see or feel them put that damn camera down your throat? That is what scares me the most. I do not want to gag or anything? And, are you completely put out or are you still awake? Thanks for your time. Julie