There was a pill stuck in my pouch!

Aug 27, 2009

So I finally had the endoscopy done yesterday, and oh my GOODNESS.  What a trip!

First off, the night before it, I ate three cheerios and, as usual, lost 'em.  I usually flush while vomiting because it's GROSS and upsets me, but saw a white tablet looking thing come out.  I was shocked.  Should've grabbed it but...eww.  Besides, I'd already hit the flush.

So I tell the endoscopy doc about it, and he says it sounds like a stricture, but that it was concerning to hear about something like that coming out.  Fifteen minutes later, I'm in recovery, and he brings me pictures of the potassium chloride pill STILL IN MY POUCH!!!  And may I just remind you guys that I don't think I've taken one since last FRIDAY.  Holy guacamole.

He did say that the hole was also closing so that just added to the problem.  He opened up the hole and removed the offending pill  He instructed me to continue on with my regular diet and come back if there are any more problems, but NO MORE of those PILLS.  He also let my bariatric surgeon (who is a personal friend, as well) know.

My husband was LIVID.  "I KNEW you should not have been taking those.  They were TOO big!  I knew it!"  LOL  Okay, dude, you're a chef, not a doctor.  Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know.  I'm happily drinking water and eating way more than I thought possible, VERY comfortably.  Maybe this wasn't such a bad decision after all!

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