I get to Eat today!!

Today was “procedure” day. Up early this morning for my Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. According to Karen Saville and Cheryl Proctor, the reason for needing the exams at this time is because I have “Iron deficiency anemia” which has gotten worse.

Once again, I realize I have no tolerance for anesthesia. I saw the doctor inject something into the I.V., I remember tasting something funny and the ceiling moving. After that….

Strange dreams… Felt something in my throat, a cool breeze on my backside.

Next thing I knew someone was calling my name and asking me if I wanted something to drink.

We timed it just right. Once I was checked out and everything was declared okay by the nurse, Mother arrives in the bay followed by Dad.

Mother actually had to sign me out before I could leave.

They did however give me a “mini” report (with pictures) to take home. For the life of me, I don’t know why my internal pictures are better than my external ones.

Endoscopy: Hiatal hernia with mildly irregular z-line with islands within 1cm-s/p four quadrant biopsies. Mild nodular erosive antritis-biopsied. For all this, they gave me a prescription for Nexium.

Colonoscopy: Internal hemorrhoids and polyp removed.

The complete results are not in yet. I have to wait at least seven (7) days for I get the results of the biopsy back and then a possible follow-up with Karen.