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Title: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: AndyArrow on December 23, 2009, 10:10:49 am: Well, my last dilation was on the 14th of April and things had been going along just fine ... in fact better than fine. I really had no problems eating. Within the past month I've noticed that when I eat too quickly food was starting to get stuck again ... but nothing severe. I would just drink a big glass of water and could flush it down. When it's really closed water won't help -- still the doctor wants to go in and scope before it gets really bad again so I'm off today for another dilation.
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: bear60 on December 23, 2009, 10:13:17 am: We dont want your Christmas dinner stuck in your craw!!!
Good luck Andy.
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: aztecan on December 23, 2009, 11:08:43 am: Hey Andy,

Good luck with the dilation. I hope its clear sailing for you.

HUGS,

Mark
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: BT65 on December 23, 2009, 06:26:18 pm: Andy, only for you would I click on a thread like this. ;)

I really hope things go well for you. Please let us know!
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: leatherman on December 23, 2009, 09:16:13 pm: finally after 6 wks I got this clinic to finally make me a referral to a GI doc for next tues. (this move to SC such hasn't been as good on me physician/health care-wise as I had hoped. dang it) my throat has gotten much worse in just this last month, and nearly every freaking thing I eat causes problems. It's gotten to the point I'm barfing up meds and food cause nearly everytime I eat something is getting "stuck". I would have never dreamed the thrush from a decade ago would have had such long term effects. I can't wait to get this handled.

but, on the other hand, I'm glad to hear that you're getting your issue handled. ;)
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: J.R.E. on December 24, 2009, 07:09:04 pm: Andy,

Hoping all went well for you yesterday !!!

Ray
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: denb45 on December 25, 2009, 11:25:47 am: Quote from: AndyArrow on December 23, 2009, 10:10:49 am
Well, my last dilation was on the 14th of April and things had been going along just fine ... in fact better than fine. I really had no problems eating. Within the past month I've noticed that when I eat too quickly food was starting to get stuck again ... but nothing severe. I would just drink a big glass of water and could flush it down. When it's really closed water won't help -- still the doctor wants to go in and scope before it gets really bad again so I'm off today for another dilation.

Thinking of you and yours ;)
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: smalltown66 on December 26, 2009, 10:03:57 am: Andy
I hope the tests help find out exactly what is wrong. I know it is quite scarry when one has difficulty swallowing. It sometimes gives you a anxious feeling.
Thinking of you and sending positive energy your way .

Smalltown66
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: leatherman on December 30, 2009, 04:25:23 pm: so? how did everything go? Feeling better? ??? Inquiring minds want to know. ;)

and now I really want to know because I've finally got the scope and dilation scheduled for 1/14. As soon as I started describing the problem to this GI doc that my HIV clinic referred me to, he knew exactly what I meant. ;) We talked about it a few minutes, and he said he could fix that right up for me. Boy! that was great to hear. He bumped someone else to get me scheduled in sooner; but can't do it any sooner than that because of a conference he's going to. So I've still got to watch what I eat - and eat a lot of soft stuff - but at least a solution is coming soon.
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: AndyArrow on January 02, 2010, 12:37:40 am: Thanks everyone for your thoughts & concern.

Things went smoothly and I was easily dilated backup to the normal width of 60 french!!!! I was able to eat my Christmas dinner quite nicely with no problems ... other than a being a little tender. Hopefully, I won't have to go back for a LONG LONG time ... and it was sort of nice in a twisted way to see all the staff at the hospital and wish them all happy holidays! :D

You know you spend too much time at a hospital when nurses & techs who aren't even working on you that day stop by just to say hello!
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: leatherman on January 02, 2010, 01:21:04 am: Glad to hear things are well ;D

Quote from: AndyArrow on January 02, 2010, 12:37:40 am
You know you spend too much time at a hospital when nurses & techs who aren't even working on you that day stop by just to say hello!
ROFLMAO ;)
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: bear60 on January 03, 2010, 10:17:22 am: Good going Andy. Now, any New Year resolutions?
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: AndyArrow on January 05, 2010, 03:55:37 am: Quote from: bear60 on January 03, 2010, 10:17:22 am
Good going Andy. Now, any New Year resolutions?

Thanks!

Yes, actually I do have one (beside the usual going to the gym more often that I make every year) ;) I seem to have developed another case of SIBO so the Dr gave me a prescription for Xifaxan and once I've finished that I'm going to try really hard to stick with my low-residue diet that I'm supposed to be on for my gastroparesis.

Happy New Year!
AA
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: Theyer on January 08, 2010, 08:55:20 pm: Good luck with all off it Andy
Theyer
Title: Re: My esophagus -- another update
Post by: AndyArrow on January 09, 2010, 09:45:50 pm: Thanks Theyer -- so far so good. Just waiting for my new 2010 insurance card so I can fill the Xifaxan Rx.