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« on: January 27, 2010, 11:25:48 AM »
I am having an endoscopy on Monday with the purpose of looking for esophageal varacies (sp)  ...anyhoo..i am at stage 4 and have been for about two years...is this a common thing at this stage...I am fairly healthy except for body pain.   Thanks, D
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2010, 12:26:59 PM »
Diana,

Yeppers it's a pretty common procedure for those of us with cirrhosis.  I've only been cirrhotic for about a year and I've already had mine done.  I got scoped at both ends at the same time. 

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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2010, 01:10:30 PM »
woo hoo that must have been fun!
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2010, 05:06:09 PM »
I get endoscopy done annually these days, have for a couple years now.  It's much fun and as an added bonus my GI always gives me full color photo's.  I have no idea what percentage of cirrhosis folks get varices but it is one of the fun things heppers can look forward to.

The procedure itself is a breeze, let us know how it turns out for you.

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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 08:26:32 AM »
Yes, they sure like to keep an eye on that. EGD's are pretty easy.

we'll be waiting to hear.

mtkto

good luck on the outcome.
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2010, 01:42:55 PM »
Well kids...NO esophageal varices!  I did have a constricted esphagous that had to be dialated..and got a cold that day ...but other than that I'm ok. Wink

On another note...just an FYI especially for those that have met me....My husband Patrick and I are getting a divorce.  It is actually a good thing and I am not upset.  We are not what we each need.  I don't know what I need...he needs a mom...lol.   Anyhoo I am single and still damn good lookin!  ha ha.  Grin  ciao...Diana
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2010, 04:49:50 PM »
Diana, good to hear the "good news".....Sorry about the D_I_V_O_R_C_E  sometimes they are good things if

the marriage is not working !!!

No, I haven't officially met you but I do feel like I know you !!!

Stay sweet, love, Betty
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