Dilitation, etc

[mneme]

I had somone stick a tube down my throat again today. Fortunately, they
didn't encounter nearly as much difficulty as last time, so neither did
I. But they did take photos -- so I'm giving them to you all. Aren't I
nice? :) The one on the left is "before", the two on the right are
"after".

Also, I think someone needs to invent a drink called a "squeaky nail".
That way, you can get both greased and hammered at the same time.

Comments

[mephistakitten.livejournal.com]

Please use a LJ-cut if you ever get a colonoscopy...

[suecochran.livejournal.com]

So, what was the problem that required this procedure?

[mneme]

A schotsky ring -- a band of inflamation that narrows the aesophagus (visible, in the perceptable narrowing of the first picture compared to the others). When it gets bad (it didn't, this time) it can get annoying (you've actually been at meals where I had something get caught -- but I try to be discreet).

In theory, taking protien inhibitors will prevent it from coming back. In practice, I've been bad about this, though I was better last time (see my journal, some time 'round spring/early summer '04) until United decided my medicine wasn't covered any more.

[sammywol.livejournal.com]

Wow! colour!

Why did you have to go through this? Is it better?

[figmo.livejournal.com]

Like everyone else asked, why the tube down the throat?

[tafkad.livejournal.com]

Ooooh! Pretty!

(Hope you're well.)

[braz-king.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it went better this time. I am familiar with tubes down the throat and will eventually have to have radiation on my throat tumour, which I am told, will then require regular "stretching" sessions for my esophagus, which I think is what you are doing, no? I may be seeking your advice at some point if I go that route.

Good luck with it all amigo. Sorry you have to go through that.

[mneme]

More or less -- in theory, if I took my medicine like a good boy, they'd not have to make with the baloon any more -- the problem -is- dealt with with one session...but then it comes back. Acid reflux is a problem (and can cause worse issues, which is why I really -should- take my medicine).

I -have- gotten better at this, so hopefully it will be a good long while before stuff comes up.

Now, regarding your issues, I feel for you -- I hope things go well.

[simreeve.livejournal.com]

I hope that this problem doesn't persist.

[barking-iguana.livejournal.com]

Good luck on no more recurances.