Bump in the Road - and it is scaring me

I truly don't know what to think...  I went this morning for the pre-op stuff - had an upper GI done and as I was coming home this afternoon, the surgeon's office called and said that there was some abnormal results of the upper GI.  The doc wants to do an endoscopy in the morning - maybe take some biopsies - then hopefully proceed on with the band.  They called it inflammation.

I have had no pain, no excessive burping, never nausea or vomiting.  My first appt, they check for the bacteria H Pylori.  I have had that before and it was horrible - but the test they do was negative. 

I have looked online and inflammation of the stomach lining - gastritis - can be caused by excessive use of ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories - NOT - haven't used any in over 2 years.  Smoking - NOT - never have smoked.  Alcohol - NOT - never been big to drink and probably haven't had a drink in over 2 years. 
And online - it says that it could be the first signs of stomach cancer.

  Needless to say I am scared - nervous enough about having surgery tomorrow and now more worried.  I could wake up without the band.  Even though the NP said that Dr. Hata felt comfortable in proceeding with the band.  But the radiologist recommends an EGD....

Has anyone else dealt with this type of thing??

Shelia

I have not had this issue Sheila but remember docs always error on the side of caution.   We wouldn't want it any other way.   My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow.

Good luck and God Bless,

Pam

Shelia ,
i havent dealt with this issue but i just wanted to tell you i am thinking of you and praying that this is something minor and you will be banded tomorrow

please let us know

do you have an angel you can call tomorrow. i would suggest myself but i have child support court tomorrow and wouldnt be able to answer the phone.
but if you want to leave a message just let me know

:)
Melissa

send me a private message if you would like my #

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Thank you for your concerns.  I knew I could count on your support.

It is the unknowing that has got me concerned.  What if I am put to sleep to have the EGD and wake up with no band???  I will be devastated.

If I had had some problem to pre-warn me, then I could be prepared.  But I was pysch-ed up about the band, and now this....

Shelia,

My husband had "gastritis" found when he had an endoscopy.  The doctor didn't seem that concerned... Of course this was over a month before his RNY surgery, but it *may* not be a big issue. i'm praying you'll still be able to have the band put in, but please let us know how it goes!!!

((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

Mindy,

Thanks - this is what I was wanting to hear that someone else had a prblem, but it turned out ok.... 

I hope everyone says a prayer for me in the morning...  I have to be there at 7:45 and the EGD will be at 8:30.  I will have my daughter call someone and let the board know how it goes.

Shelia

Shelia-
We'll be waiting to hear the good news!
Best Wishes!

Please don't stress yourself out, that's the worst thing you can do. Worrying will never change anything, I pray that you will find peace. Focus on posistive things and pray that everything will be okay!