Thank you! I did have the EGD done on Monday and stomach is not damaged. He did end up dilating esophagus and did a biopsy of the area (should get results in a few weeks, I think). My throat is still a bit sore. I can feel where the biopsy was done, but I don't think the stretching caused any pain.

I also had a colonoscopy done that day. They couldn't fini**** as I have a long/redundant colon and he couldn't get through all the twists and turns (not for a lack of trying as I guess they turned me on my back and pushed on my belly and tried to finish, but couldn't). Nothing was found in the first part of the colon, so they ordered Cologuard for me to just check for things that way for now.

I was hoping to not have to take Prilosec for life -- but even with the stretching, I still have heartburn if I don't take the prilosec. Sooooo, I take it. Need to research some more natural remedies as long term use of Prilosec scares me. Maybe a good probiotic?

Hi All:

I haven't visited here in YEARS. Shame on me, I know. I am going Monday for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. The endoscopy is to determine if the acid in stomach has caused any issues.

To explain, a few years ago, swallowing was becoming difficult. Maybe "uncomfortable" is a better way to say it. It progressively got worse and I went to see the doc when I lost about 30 pounds without trying. He put me on prilosec and said I would likely be on it for life! Ugh. That concerns me as to long term effects.

He said the acid was causing swelling in my throat and with the prilosec - it is gone. I can eat again (and gained 16 pounds back over a year! bummer). He ordered the endoscopy to make sure the acid wasn't harming my stomach scar from my DS surgery. I'm anemic no matter how much iron I take orally ... and I'm just hoping I don't have to go back to have iron infusions.

I'm hoping that all turns out well. Prayers appreciated.

Debbie ~

Hi Deborah: We share a name!  hehe I was borderline diabetic in April of 2005 and a full-fledged diabetic by March 2006.  Before that, I had gestational diabetes as well and was on insulin. I just had my surgery (BPD-DS) 2 weeks ago and I am completely off meds and my blood sugars are always normal (since 2 days after surgery).  I do eat some sugars (DS'ers can do that without dumping) and my blood sugars still are normal. 1.  BPD-DS

2.  5/15/06

3.  Dr. John Maguire/Ohio

4.  As others have said, once a diabetic -- always a diabetic

5.  GONE - no meds and no watching what I eat!  I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm only 2 weeks out from surgery so I'm not eating EVERYTHING yet, but I have eaten quite a bit so far (bbq chicken, ham, cheese, potatoes, bread in small quantities, beef, tonight I had b-day cake & frozen yogurt, etc.). Hope this helps.  Be sure to research all surgery options out there to discover the best one for you! Debbie -