My endoscopy was this morning and the procedure was easy as pie. The only painful part was getting stuck about a dozen times (by two different nurses) when they had to start an IV. My veins have never been cooperative when getting pierced by needles. Thankfully I'm resigned to the fact that getting blood drawn or IVs started will mean several failed attempts almost every time. I felt sorry for the nurses though. They were getting visibly stressed after a few failed attempts. When they finally got the line started I think they were more relieved than I was!
So the verdict: I have a hiatal hernia and "significant" acid reflux. I also have to go back tomorrow for a gallbladder ultrasound. The doctor thinks I may have some issues there as well.
At least I know now that all of the pain I've had in the last few months wasn't all in my head. The last few tests and exams had not resulted in any answers, so I was beginning to der. Maybe now I will have not just answers, but also some relief.
I have a blood test every 3 months (diabetes), and so far the nurses have been spot-on with their needles. My daughter, however, is like you; they can never find the right spot. I sympathise.
ReplyDeleteEek! It's good to know you aren't having phantom pains. I do hope that the hernia and the acid reflux is the worst of the problems though. Those can be fixed up. Hope you are feeling better (and pain free) soon!
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