I have a pH probe in my tummy. Ask me anything.

[ScreamingMeemie]

:(

[motely36]

1. What's a PH probe?

[billyskank]

3. Whatever it is

it don't sound like fun. So is it?

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. It's a monitor. The probe goes down into your stomach to measure

acidity levels. Actually,it's right at the end of my esophagus.

[eataTREE]

2. The obvious question would have to be...

...is your tummy acidic, basic, or neutral?

Oh, and why do you have a pH probe in your tummy?

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. The pH in my tummy is currently 3.4.

It's a 24 hour test for acidity to determine when and how a surgery will be done. :hi:

[meegbear]

7. That's right ...

I remember reading your rant of woe.

Good luck with everything. Hope it goes well.

[eataTREE]

12. Good luck on your surgery!

I would be mildly curious to learn the pH of my own tummy. I've been on Prevacid for so long, it probably isn't acidic at all anymore. Probably not curious enough to actually insert the probe, though... sounds unpleasant.

Get well soon.

[sir_captain]

22. Eh

if it weren't acidic at all, you'd be in big trouble. You just don't want it to be *too* acidic.

[greenohio]

26. I'm not all that religious...but

may I pray for you? Really.

[ScreamingMeemie]

30. Yes you may. I'm accepting all prayers and good vibes. I've been

down this road before, and it seems to get more frightening each time. :( Thanks greenohio. :hi:

[ewagner]

4. Is this some pre-op

thing they're making you go through?

pooooor baaaaby...hope you get throught this soon :hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Yeah. The worst part is over, but I'm still feeling sorry for myself.

Thanks ewagner. :hi:

[ewagner]

19. You are entitled

to exactly 15 minutes of self-pity per day....Dr ewagner's orders!!!!

[MuseRider]

8. I'm glad you got your appointment.

I have been away from nursing for so long. How do you have that? Is it down your nose? I suppose it must be. Sounds kinda uncomfortable. I hope you are feeling OK.

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. Yes. The numbed my nose, did a mamometry test, which was blechy,

and then put the probe in. :puke: Thanks Muse. The worst part was getting it in...and now anticipating getting it out. :(

:hi:

[Lars39]

34. May I recommend xanax or valium,

if you are not actually being put under for the procedure? Some things are better done if you are slightly zonked. :) Hope all turns out well, Mrs G. :hug:

Take care,
Lars

[CatBoreal]

11. *HUGS*

That sucks! Hope all turns out well.

Cam

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. Thanks Cam!

I am sure it will. It's just a long and drawn out process. :hi:

[commander bunnypants]

13. gall bladder probs?

sorry friend

CB

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. Gerd problems. Malfunctioning nissen fundoplication is what they

say. Thanks CB. Loving your new name by the way...:hi:

[commander bunnypants]

18. its pink too..

CB

[sir_captain]

23. You've already had that procedure

and it needs to fixed? Or is that what you're having?

At least it's a fairly simple procedure...

[ScreamingMeemie]

29. It was fairly simple the first time around until they nicked my diaphragm.

I blew it out last year, and now need an open procedure to repair the esophagous and re do the fundoplication. I wish it were simple. :(

[sir_captain]

31. Sorry to hear about that...

They nicked the diaphragm? That's really impressive considering that it isn't exactly right next to the fundus of your stomach...

I've got my fingers crossed for you... Hang in there...

[motely36]

15. Does that make you grumpy?

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. There are tons of things that make me grumpy. And this could very

well be one of them. ;)

[Avalux]

20. Hope this isn't a stupid question -

Did they test you for H. pylori?

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. Yes, I've had a gastric emptying test as well. It's a combination of

gastroparesis with this excessive acid thing going on. I blew out the original surgery. Now it's a question of how to fix it. :hi:

[Zuni]

21. Poor Mrs. Grumpy . That is very sad and painful sounding

I hope you are well, and whatever it is causes you no more pain.
:evilfrown:

[DrWeird]

24. Easy question.

If the pH of your stomach acid is 3.5, what is the concentration of hydroxide ions?

[sir_captain]

25. pOH = 14 - pH

Which is 10.5

so 10^-10.5 = 3.16 * 10-11 =

[bahrbearian]

27. Have you tried Balanex Extract?

It works wonders.

[short bus president]

28. It's only 24 hours, Miz. G.

Sorry ya hafta suffer it, but it could be much worse. Besides, it'll help 'em figure out how best to handle the prollum, and you shouldn't hafta have one again for a long time. This is the best encouragment you can get from a guy who's sat through a few unsedated upper GI endoscopies. If you're not gagging and wantin' to pick yer nose worse than ever have before, yer doin' OK. ;-)

[GOPisEvil]

33. I hope you get well soon Mrs.G

:pals:

[LDS Jock]

35. When you read GD does the acid level go up or down?

On second thought, stay outta there til after your surgery. Get well soon sweetie. :pals: :loveya: