Hi Diane, i used to work in radiology, an upper G i isnt that bad. You just drink some barium, which shows the esophogus, stomach and the small intestines on xray. As you drink they will give u intructions how to position yourself and take xrays. I wish you the bests on the results!
Thanks, Weezy. That's exactly what happened and everything was fine so I didn't even have to do all the steps. But that did not reveal strictures, which is kind of what I was hoping for, as it would be the easiest fix of all the possible problems. No ulcers either, of course. They are very broadly considering hiatal hernia but most likely that isn't the problem. The surgeon is sending me for an endoscopy with a tech who specializes in bariatric endoscopy so he knows what to look for and where to find it. Now I'll be waiting again for a phone call.
Glad to hear that you are through with that stage of the investigation. I hope they resolve this quickly for you!Thanks, Weezy. That's exactly what happened and everything was fine so I didn't even have to do all the steps. But that did not reveal strictures, which is kind of what I was hoping for, as it would be the easiest fix of all the possible problems. No ulcers either, of course. They are very broadly considering hiatal hernia but most likely that isn't the problem. The surgeon is sending me for an endoscopy with a tech who specializes in bariatric endoscopy so he knows what to look for and where to find it. Now I'll be waiting again for a phone call.
I'm certainly glad that they didn't find anything worrisome at least. Fingers crossed that they can get to the bottom of this for you asap. Good luck!Thanks, Weezy. That's exactly what happened and everything was fine so I didn't even have to do all the steps. But that did not reveal strictures, which is kind of what I was hoping for, as it would be the easiest fix of all the possible problems. No ulcers either, of course. They are very broadly considering hiatal hernia but most likely that isn't the problem. The surgeon is sending me for an endoscopy with a tech who specializes in bariatric endoscopy so he knows what to look for and where to find it. Now I'll be waiting again for a phone call.
Thank you Brenda, I just got a phone call, or rather, a message was left by the bariatric nurse. So I need to call and set the endoscopy up. I will keep everyone posted.
I was looking at those things online at Amazon, thinking about getting one. Which one did you get?Yes, please keep us posted Diane, I'm crossing my fingers for you that they can get you back to feeling good!
I'm doing well, started using my under desk pedal exerciser last week and love it. Each workday, I've been logging between 12-15 miles. It's not strenuous at all (have it on level 2 of 8) but it's still the most exercise I've gotten in years. Oh, and I was able to eat my first salad this week!!! Before surgery I never thought that a salad was something I'd crave! Go figure
Mama- I love the Wish website. I've been looking at them, too, on Wish! I want to get the loaded watch that tracks sleep, steps, blood pressure, heart rate and all the test. The problem with those are that they need to be charged frequently.
