Hiatal Hernia and Endoscopy update

April 20, 2006 

Subject: Hiatal Hernia and Endoscopy update

Well I had my endoscopy today. They moved it to later in the day- NOON. It was to have been at 10 AM.  

 

They decided not to attempt the stretching of the hiatal hernia and instead took four biopsies for possible surgery in a few weeks to a month.  More details later when I know. The doctor said that stretching it was still an option, but if surgery was needed, that we should not stretch today as that would delay the probable surgery. He also told me some more post op stuff, but I was GOOFY, I don't remember it all. I go back Tuesday for more info.

 

I CAN SPEAK, but I am quite sore and they suggested that I not do much speaking for the next 2-4 days. No yelling at Reds games for a longer period.

 

Until tomorrow afternoon they have ruled out me using any machinery beyond a DVD player or a microwave. The hayfield will have to wait till after work tomorrow. Rain gods permitting.

 

Kim (Erica's mom) took me to the hospital and then to the grocery store after. They had ruled out some of what I had planned, and suggested Apple Juice and Propel Fitness Water for the next few days. NO ALCOHOL for a week. NO CARBONATED BEVERAGES for a week.

 

Today will be Jell-O, progressing to Jell-O pudding to soup for dinner.  Tomorrow I will go to Izzys for Matzo Ball soup for lunch. Dinner Friday will be a soft boiled egg.  

 

Thanks for all your thoughts and concerns, I do appreciate them.

 

I am now off to a NAP.

 

JC