tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post758137058423368039..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE INSIDEValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-73215420071513267432017-11-16T09:46:04.255+00:002017-11-16T09:46:04.255+00:00CrystalChick, TWO? Jeez, I hope one is enough for ...CrystalChick, TWO? Jeez, I hope one is enough for me. I haven't had results yet so I'm hoping that no news is good news.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-1538015873510366722017-11-15T20:04:59.409+00:002017-11-15T20:04:59.409+00:00I had a couple of endoscopy procedures years ago, ...I had a couple of endoscopy procedures years ago, but was sedated for them. Sorry you had to endure that without being out. Also sorry you're having pain. Hope you're feeling better real soon. (hug) <br />CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-84871096218107907192017-11-06T02:34:27.887+00:002017-11-06T02:34:27.887+00:00I am also hoping that this procedure will bring yo...I am also hoping that this procedure will bring you some answers on what causing your discomfort, Valerie. We both regularly go to a chiropractor and then for a therapeutic massage afterwards. It has helped relieve some back pains I've had and for Pat it's his shoulder that gives him problems.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-91044050313648628862017-11-04T09:07:14.525+00:002017-11-04T09:07:14.525+00:00Jay, yes, a friend said it was a doddle... now I k...Jay, yes, a friend said it was a doddle... now I know she was lying, either that or she has a bad memory. I used to take Gaviscon but was told to stop when I had the scan.... perhaps I should start again. At present time I don't think I need it. I don't yet know if the pain in the back is a medical problem or a need to get back to the chiropractor. I will take your advice and try the Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-17660156697193496072017-11-04T09:02:54.978+00:002017-11-04T09:02:54.978+00:00TB, I hope I don't need a second scan but if I...TB, I hope I don't need a second scan but if I do I will try and coax one of the neighbours into providing me with a lift home.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-466798108651090732017-11-04T09:01:25.760+00:002017-11-04T09:01:25.760+00:00Thanks for making me smile, Matt, but don't cr...Thanks for making me smile, Matt, but don't cross your eyes. If you do that you might see something you shouldn't.. grins.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-44930628876097300692017-11-03T23:14:16.109+00:002017-11-03T23:14:16.109+00:00My fingers are definitely crossed for you.... I m...My fingers are definitely crossed for you.... I met and endoscope down my throat too. But it was very brief as having my wife drive me I could opt for the "Put me out procedure" as I wanted no memories of any part of it...:) troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-440835470924608182017-11-03T20:25:25.662+00:002017-11-03T20:25:25.662+00:00Ah … you had a gastroscopy. I have now had three,...Ah … you had a gastroscopy. I have now had three, and you describe it very well. I had no preconceptions for the first, exceot that OH had had one and told me it was a doddle. Like you, I had the anaesthetic spray in the throat and it was NOT a doddle. When they said they wanted to do another, I said they’d need to sedate me, so they gave me intravenous Valium. It did nothing, and if Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496924033221866102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-81121503751099885512017-11-03T20:09:18.075+00:002017-11-03T20:09:18.075+00:00I can definitely do that for you, Val. I will even...I can definitely do that for you, Val. I will even cross my eyes if that helps. =) Take care. Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-89618855898380873382017-11-03T18:39:41.947+00:002017-11-03T18:39:41.947+00:00Denise, part of me hopes they find nothing, but t...Denise, part of me hopes they find nothing, but there has to be a reason for what happened. You can tell I am a coward. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-18852218811767998982017-11-03T18:32:18.837+00:002017-11-03T18:32:18.837+00:00That certinly was an experience Valerie. Do hope ...That certinly was an experience Valerie. Do hope this will let you know what the problem is and hopefully the pain will go away. Keeping fingers - and toes - crossed for you :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-69385617892694245282017-11-03T09:23:47.348+00:002017-11-03T09:23:47.348+00:00Oh Ron, I remember your experience, was it really ...Oh Ron, I remember your experience, was it really two years ago. I also remember worrying about your absence because you didn't mention a problem beforehand. I hope you are feeling on top of the world now. I will be glad when I hear the result of my experience and will definitely let you know. <br /><br />Gosh, weekend already. Where does time go? Have a good one, dear friend xValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-23447602244749272482017-11-03T01:42:54.268+00:002017-11-03T01:42:54.268+00:00Valerie, as I was reading about your experience I ...Valerie, as I was reading about your experience I couldn't help but recall a similar experience that happened to me when I was in the hospital dealing with that lung issue I had in 2015, remember that? I had to have my lung drained and ended up being in the hospital for two weeks. Isn't it something how vulnerable and frightened you feel prior and during a medical procedure? Like you, I Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.com