Question:
How bad is the motility test to measure esophagus muscle control?

I am really scared the scope was easy but nothing about this test sounds easy?    — lynnlambert (posted on May 31, 2006)

May 31, 2006
I don't want to scare you, but I had a lot of testing done and this was the most unpleasant of them all. I had mine done in a hospital in Pittsburgh. The tech was a very nice lady and made it easier on me. I had to snort this thick gel stuff to numb my nose and then gargle and swallow with this really nasty tasting liquid to numb my throat. She then guided a thin tube up my right nostril. Lucky me, it was too small so I had to get it done via the left nostril. Anyway, the tube goes up your nostril and down the back of your throat and then into your stomach. You are numb during this and don't gag but it still sucked lol. Anyway, she then took pictures at certain points as she pulled the tube out and made me sip water. I was SO glad when it was over. No matter how much the test sucked, I was banded on 5-18-06 and it was worth it. I would go thruogh it again and again for this outcome :) Karen S
   — Scarlet_Phoenix_Rising

May 31, 2006
Hi Lynn! I was terrrifed of this test. I found that many doctors will actually put you to sleep if you request it, but the anesthesia is not covered by insurance. Still, it was worth the extra money ($175.00 for me), because I was so scared of having my stomach biopsy. Fear is an amazing thing. We build things up in our minds, and many times, it isn't half the problem we thought it would be. I woke up without knowledge or pain of the procedure, so I highly recommend that you inquire about whether you can be put to sleep. There is always an answer to everything, if you discuss your concerns and let people know what you need. Please e-mail me if you need support, or just want to talk. I wish you the very best! Before you know it, the tests will be over, and you will be on the losing side! Warm smiles,
   — pjwilsen

June 1, 2006
You are referring to the esophagael manometry. It really isn't that bad it is kind of long though, but believe me it is totally worth it. I have already had my esophagus repaired by having the Heller myotomy, that was a blessing and I recovered in no time, now I am two weeks pre op for my RNY. You can handle it , just relax.
   — rose704

June 1, 2006
Hi - Just had the test last Wednesday and the worst part of the hole procedure was snorting that thick crap up your nose. The esophegeal manometry only took about 20 minutes
   — Karen K.