Gastroscopy

Feuer Frei! · 03-10-11, 03:52 AM

Well, i had a gastroscopy done today to check for any irregularities in my stomach.
Over the last 6 to 8 mths i've developed symptoms of bad reflux, lots of gass, bloating, hunger pains after eating, approx. 1 to 3 hours after eating, like i haven't eaten for a day or 2 and unexplained weight loss.
The results came back saying there was nothing major wrong, thank God, however they did take some biopsies and will conduct a follow-up meeting with me at the hospital on the 22nd of this month.
Was wondering if anyone else had something similar done and had/has similar symptoms.

Freiwillige · 03-10-11, 04:44 AM

Nope but I do wish you much health my friend. I am curious though, did the symptoms just come on or was it a gradual escalation?

Has your diet changed as a result of this problem?

Feuer Frei! · 03-10-11, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Nope but I do wish you much health my friend.

Thank you sir.

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I am curious though, did the symptoms just come on or was it a gradual escalation?

A gradual escalation, over a 6 to 8 mth period.

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Has your diet changed as a result of this problem?

No it hasn't, and i told the Doc that today as well before the procedure, i told him i wanted to await the outcome of the gastro and the follow up appointment first.
Now another 2 week wait putting up with my symptoms! My patience is running out very quickly.

papa_smurf · 03-10-11, 05:44 AM

I've had Endoscopy, when in my 2nd year at university kept getting quite ill (lost a bit of weight amongst other things) and had to be put on an IV drip as my potassium levels were dangerously low, so as part of the investigation I had Endoscopy to rule out bowel related illness including Crones disease.

In the end it turned out not to be anything serious and was sorted out a few weeks later.

kranz · 03-10-11, 05:06 PM

I also had gastroscopy sth like a half year ago. I was scared to death as it was my first time. The doc said it's only too much stress and irregular eating that causes the pain in stomach. It kinda gave me answer for my question but since I cannot eliminate any of the above factors I can still feel the pain from time to time.

Growler · 03-10-11, 05:28 PM

Be well, lads, all of you.

Stress is a killer that usually first manifests in the stomach/digestive tract. Think of all this that you've gone through as your first wake-up calls, relax, and be well.

Life's short enough without stress-shortening it anymore than we have to.

Seth8530 · 03-12-11, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Well, i had a gastroscopy done today to check for any irregularities in my stomach.
Over the last 6 to 8 mths i've developed symptoms of bad reflux, lots of gass, bloating, hunger pains after eating, approx. 1 to 3 hours after eating, like i haven't eaten for a day or 2 and unexplained weight loss.
The results came back saying there was nothing major wrong, thank God, however they did take some biopsies and will conduct a follow-up meeting with me at the hospital on the 22nd of this month.
Was wondering if anyone else had something similar done and had/has similar symptoms.

I just got done going thru somthing very similer to thiss.. What would happen is that i would eat and i would get extremly bloated, and my appetite would be dead for like most of the day. Id wake up with a beer belly and over the day it would go down some... It wasnt pleasent at all... It took me about 5 months to get over it... But i dont know, it mighta been stress from starting college, but i dont think im that susceptible to stress.. but good look!

Jimbuna · 03-12-11, 12:27 PM

Absolutely no personal experience of this but I hope it turns out well for you.

03-10-11, 03:52 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Gastroscopy Well, i had a gastroscopy done today to check for any irregularities in my stomach. Over the last 6 to 8 mths i've developed symptoms of bad reflux, lots of gass, bloating, hunger pains after eating, approx. 1 to 3 hours after eating, like i haven't eaten for a day or 2 and unexplained weight loss. The results came back saying there was nothing major wrong, thank God, however they did take some biopsies and will conduct a follow-up meeting with me at the hospital on the 22nd of this month. Was wondering if anyone else had something similar done and had/has similar symptoms. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-10-11, 05:44 AM	#4
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I've had Endoscopy, when in my 2nd year at university kept getting quite ill (lost a bit of weight amongst other things) and had to be put on an IV drip as my potassium levels were dangerously low, so as part of the investigation I had Endoscopy to rule out bowel related illness including Crones disease. In the end it turned out not to be anything serious and was sorted out a few weeks later. __________________

03-10-11, 05:28 PM	#6
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Be well, lads, all of you. Stress is a killer that usually first manifests in the stomach/digestive tract. Think of all this that you've gone through as your first wake-up calls, relax, and be well. Life's short enough without stress-shortening it anymore than we have to. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

03-12-11, 12:27 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely no personal experience of this but I hope it turns out well for you. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-10-11, 04:44 AM	#2
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Nope but I do wish you much health my friend. I am curious though, did the symptoms just come on or was it a gradual escalation? Has your diet changed as a result of this problem?

03-10-11, 05:06 PM	#5
kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I also had gastroscopy sth like a half year ago. I was scared to death as it was my first time. The doc said it's only too much stress and irregular eating that causes the pain in stomach. It kinda gave me answer for my question but since I cannot eliminate any of the above factors I can still feel the pain from time to time.