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lax mom
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Hi guys,

I am going to have an Endoscopic Ultrasound on Wed and an ERCP on Thursday in a nearby state.

I am scared. They will be checking out my bile ducts to see why the Common Bile Duct is dilated then closed down.

I was told that the risk of pancreatitis in a case like mine is 30%. I do not like those odds.

Please keep me in your prayers and send up some positive thoughts. I am just scared I won't come home. I know that's a terrible thought.

I just hate being put to sleep and everytime I have any procedure, no matter how small, I always get an infection (of course).

[group hug] [group hug] [group hug]

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map1131
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You're coming home. Your journey isn't over. Just maybe, this testing will lead to some help.

Just enjoy the short nap.

+++++ thoughts coming your way.

Pam

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GretaM
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Lax mom- I will be sure to say an extra prayer for you tonight as well, to help give you strength and courage for your procedure tomorrow and Thursday.

It sounds like you have prepared yourself mentally by educating yourself about these procedures-that is half the battle making sure you have all the info.

And docs tend to thrive with the "curious" cases. So if they are curious about your bile duct, then you know they will be extra careful.

I will ask God to spare you from an infection this time around.

You will be fine.
[group hug]
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I'd take 30% risk rather than 70% as good sign. Something tells me you will be ok....and home before you know it.

One thing I've learned through this journey is that I refuse to be scared of tests anymore. I'd be in such a state of fright....then it turned out to be nothing or something they can fix, I SWORE I WOULD NEVER BE SCARED AGAIN UNTIL RESULTS ARE IN.

We end up using so much energy worrying and 9 times out of 10, it's less scary than we thought.

Just from my heart to yours...and you got those prayers heading your way! [group hug]
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Prayers sent up for you. [kiss]

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Keeping you in my prayers [Smile]
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GretaM
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Still praying here for you !

Hope you're feeling OK.

[Smile]
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sammy
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Praying for you tonight too!
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lpkayak
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wondering how it went. ive been thinking about you today.

i like this:

"I SWORE I WOULD NEVER BE SCARED AGAIN UNTIL RESULTS ARE IN. "

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Hoping and praying all went well !

By now, I hope you are heading home to be in your own bed or on the way....

And no infections!!

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Laxmom-how are you feeling today?
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lax mom
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Hi guys!

I made it through. Thank God. Thank you all for your prayers.

I found out my liver, spleen and pancreas are all inflamed. They did a spleen and liver biopsy and sent off bile for culture. My stomach and small intestine have ulcers (I had no idea).

My common bile duct was closed tightly, so they did a sphincterotomy and put in a temporary pancreatic stent.

Hopefully, with my bile duct draining properly I can now make some headway with treatment.

I'm just exhausted and a bit nauseated. But I'm sure that is to be expected.

Thank you all soooooo sooooo much for the prayers and positive thoughts.

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Good to hear from you, glad you are on the other side-- get some rest--- good thoughts---

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Rivendell
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Well, I'm glad you found this out.

Maybe it will help treatment.

I wonder why everything is inflamed? The infections?

Get some rest.
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Praying for you!!

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11
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Praying for you!!

[group hug]

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11
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lpkayak
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wow. glad your back. hope you can rest.

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So thankful to hear from you! Please let us know how you continue to feel.

Praying for you!
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I'm glad to hear that the procedure and tests were helpful. Continuing to pray for you as you rest up and heal now.

Take care [Smile]
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