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Procedures Went Well

hckynutjohn — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:08:09 GMT

For those interested. Had both an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy yesterday. Colon regular followup because of bleeding history.

Endoscopy because of, primarily Barrett's Esophagus, a precursor to Esophageal Cancer.

Both procedures went well, now I am waiting for the results of several biopsies taken from Esophagus and Colon. My Gastro Doctor said she would call me with those results as soon as she gets them.

Looking at the pictures taken of both, I am not concerned about the results.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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millieshops — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:25:55 GMT

John Great news! I had what my gastroenterologist said would be my last routine colonoscopy 15 months ago. I was fortunate he could tell me even before I stood up to get dressed that I was free. Wishing you similar news.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:30:34 GMT

@hckynutjohn

Yay! Excellent news!

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rms1954 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:35:23 GMT

Glad all went well with your procedures. You sure are a tower of strength with all you've been through. Will continue to 🙏 for you.

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meallen616 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:49:05 GMT

@hckynutjohn,

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luvzchiz — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:04 GMT

@hckynutjohn There's nothing like good news. May it continue.

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spiderw — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:01:49 GMT

It is always uplifting to hear positive health news and I know you will come through with flying colors. Our health is number one priority and I wish you the best, hckynutjohn!!!!!

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LindaSal — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:17:42 GMT

I have similar issues with my acid reflux. I'll be going for a double procedure like you did in November. I'm happy it all went well for you, here's hoping for great results

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chrystaltree — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:53:45 GMT

Good news, indeed!

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catter70 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:04:38 GMT

@hckynutjohn , glad to hear your tests went smoothly for you. Let us know the outcome, if you would.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:12:29 GMT

@hckynutjohn Glad you are home and the procedures are complete. Interesting that you have the pictures....is that routine with your MD? I'm confident that the outcome will be positive. Keep us posted.

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Still Raining — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:49:16 GMT

Good to know all is taken care of and you are well.

Always fun to feel where they snipped. Was surprised with the first one.

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BlueFinch — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:36:10 GMT

That's great. I'm sure you're always relieved to have another round of follow-up procedures completed. Now I hope the results are A+.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:49:42 GMT

Glad you're doing well. I have had both done but never at the same time. Colonoscopy was just routine, but the endoscopy they had to do a balloon procedure on my 2nd one to stretch out my esophagus a bit. I was having random choking issues. I think the doctor performing it thinks it was due to acid reflux since he suggested I stay on a proton pump inhibitor.

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Terrywu — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:14:38 GMT

Good news hope your results are good also.👍👍

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hckynutjohn — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:22:45 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
Glad you're doing well. I have had both done but never at the same time. Colonoscopy was just routine, but the endoscopy they had to do a balloon procedure on my 2nd one to stretch out my esophagus a bit. I was having random choking issues. I think the doctor performing it thinks it was due to acid reflux since he suggested I stay on a proton pump inhibitor.

@Icegoddess

My diagnoses are:

1. GERD
2. Hiatal Hernia
3. Inflamed Esophagus
4. Barrett's Esophagus

My Gastro Doctors check, and in many of my procedures, they have dilated my Esophagus. I have been on Nexium, or it's generic Esomeprazole, since my first Endoscopy which was 21 years ago.

This is for my Barrett's Esophagus, none of the others issues. I have always taken 40mg, twice each day, of Nexium or Esomeprazole. Keeping Barrett's in check so far.

I had my 1st Endoscopy, only because my brother-in-law had Esophageal Cancer. Went in with no symptoms and came out with the above mentioned 4 issues.Still have never had a single symptom of any of those issues.

I started sleeping in an adjustable bed back in the early 1990's because of my back issues. This 15 years after my 1st back surgery. Always had my head raised with the bed.

Then I found that recliners worked better for me than the bed, and have slept in one ever since. Head always in a raised position, probably why I never had a GERD symptom, just guessing.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:26:58 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@hckynutjohn Glad you are home and the procedures are complete. Interesting that you have the pictures....is that routine with your MD? I'm confident that the outcome will be positive. Keep us posted.

@phoenixbrd

For many years my Gastro gives me 'internal' pics after procedures....in living color, LOL!

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ECBG — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:14:03 GMT

SO very happy for you! We will only accept fantastic results!

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MOMMAVik — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:55:30 GMT

Thank you for sharing your good news! Hoping all the reports come back with great results.
You are very resilient & I am amazed at how you take all of this in your stride!!

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222333 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:44:24 GMT

good to hear hope all is well.I read on here where you had gone through some type of surgery for stomach being separated could you tell me abou it, i am on dexilant just started i have had acid reflux for about 6 months idont know what caused it but on a scan about the time all this covid started I had taken a hard fall and sometimes it feels very uncomfortable in the area fom under ribs to stomach the scan said I might have a small hernia emergency dr was busy and didn;t tell me much more just wondered is maybe somthing like happened to you might be what is happening to me.