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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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I had a gastroscopy done today (they stick a camera down into your stomach to see whats going on) because of my acid reflux. After the surgery was done i was layin in the hospital bed, and the Dr. came in to talk to me. He said that there is a thing called "Barrets diesease" starting in my esophagus, which could be pre-cancerous, pretty scary. I will know in about a week weather the biopsy samples come back pos or neg. Gonna be a nervous week. :(
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Good luck! The odds are in your favor since the cancer that forms as a result is extremely rare. We'll be thinking about you!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Wow, sad to hear that, We wish you the best of luck for good news!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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that would be scary having a doctor telling you that.
wish you the best Robb
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I wish you the best Robb...let the force be with you
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Wow, that sucks. Wishing you the best.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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thanks for the support guys.
I did a little research on Barret'* Esophagus, and it looks like only apx 5% of the cases are pre-caner. So that is somewhat releaving.
Once i get word from my doc i'll let ya'll know, which way it goes.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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They say that spicey foods are good for ya. Time to start poppin some habaneros
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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Wow...I'll be praying for you that everything is okay.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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I hope everything works out for you, good thing you went in now to get it checked rather then waiting years. I hope and know things will be just fine.
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