Not Cat related...but I need prayer

[NoahsMommy]

I know this belongs in "general", but most of my friends usually stay in "cats". I hope you don't mind.

I just got my call from my GI regarding the smaller intestine xray and blood work.

Blood tests revealed high antibodies for Inflamatory Bowel Disease (he said Crohn's). When testing for Gluten (possible Celiac Disease) one of the numbers was very high, over 100, when 10 is the norm.

The barium xray last week was fine.

My next step IS a colonoscopy and endoscopy. I'm going in on the 26th at 11:45 and they will do both. He said they would sedate me...thank goodness. I want to be in la la land, not knowing anything they are doing.

Like I've said before...I'm really more scared for the endoscopy, that really freaks me out. :( But, as I told God in the dressing room after my xray last week, "If you want me to go through more test, you'll have to get me through them." I know He will only give me what I can handle. But, I need your prayers and well wishes.

If anyone has had the endoscopy done, would you PM me? I need reassurance that I'll be OK.

Thank you so much!

Love, Kelly

[kimlovescats]

Hi!

I know endoscopy is very scary ... but my mom has had several ... they always sedate her ... and she never remembers anything!!!
You are right ... God is your best strength!!! Prayers are with you! :D ;)

[wolflady]

**hugs**
OMG! They are going to do both tests in one day??!! :eek: I'll be praying for you! Poor thing.
Since the blood tests revealed high antibodies, and high numbers for gluten, is there anything you can do for those?

I'm confident that you'll make it through the tests just fine. I was looking at that website that one of the other PT members had posted on one of the other threads. There was a video of a newswoman getting a colonoscopy done. She seemed ok all the way through it! Hopefully it will be as easy as it seemed on that video. Did you see that one?

**hugs**
Karen

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by wolflady
**hugs**
OMG! They are going to do both tests in one day??!! :eek: I'll be praying for you! Poor thing.
Since the blood tests revealed high antibodies, and high numbers for gluten, is there anything you can do for those?

I'm confident that you'll make it through the tests just fine. I was looking at that website that one of the other PT members had posted on one of the other threads. There was a video of a newswoman getting a colonoscopy done. She seemed ok all the way through it! Hopefully it will be as easy as it seemed on that video. Did you see that one?

**hugs**
Karen
Hi Karen!

Yep, both on one day...a good thing in that I wont have to freak out more than once! ;)

For the inflamatory bowel...can't do much, other than eat chicken broth and jello. For the Gluten test, yes, avoid gluten. I'm going to do that.

The person who showed her colonoscopy is Katie Kurick (spelling?) I think. I know that one wont be that big of a deal. At least not compared to the other one. eeep! :eek:

Thanks for your prayers sweetie! :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way from me too and will continue until you are safely done with the tests.

[RockyRoad]

We'll be praying for you as well. Good luck, {{{hugs}}}
Britt

[slick]

I will most definitely keep you in my prayers!! I know that God will help you through this difficult time.

[Nomilynn]

Kelly - you are in my prayers as always ! :D

[RogueFerret]

My brother-in-law has Crohn's disease and has to get a colonoscopy every few months or so to check the inflammation to see if it's getting any better. He says that it's really not a big deal. I have faith that you will make it through fine.:)


I will keep you in my thoughts on the 26th. Just relax and think positive.

[batgirl1980]

Hi there.
I don't know much about the procedures, but will DEFINTELY be praying for you. I'm sure you will come through it just fine and not remember a bit of either procedure. And you're right, at least you'll get both done in one day! Makes it a little easier on the nerves.

Keep us updated of course, and I will keep you in my prayers for all good news from here on out!

[jenluckenbach]

I have no experience with the procedures, but I can send HUGS and prayers.

[Pam]

You will not be alone as you go through these tests Kelly. Our prayers will surround you and God will be right by your side as He always is. I hope you will have a definitive diagnosis quickly so that you can begin whatever treatment is necessary and start to feel better soon! (((hugs)))

[zippy-kat]

Best of luck Kelly! Will be thinkin' of ya!!

[NoahsMommy]

Thanks guys! :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kelly, prayers are on the way. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Please keep us updated. Take care. {{{HUGS}}}

[popcornbird]

Oh Kelly! *hugs* Just the sound of those tests freaks me out! :eek: I hope its nothing serious. You know, many of your friends might miss this out if they don't come to the cat side. I would have missed it if I didn't drop by. Please get well soon! I'll be thinking of you!

[Former User]

Kelly, we will be thinking of you and sending our positive thoughts in your way. I've had endoscopy done on me and I was awake, I wish I wasn't though. Feel free to PM/email me if you want to. All the best wishes for you Kelly!

[Miss Meow]

Kelly, I'll be thinking of you on the 26th and hoping that everything goes well. The good news is that your medical people are closer to finding out what's causing your problems - which means the treatment shouldn't be too far away now :) Good luck {{{hugs}}}

You are in my prayers, Kelly!!
My sister had a colonoscopy last month. They sedated her, and she didn't feel anything! So, keep your hopes up, hey!

Good luck!!

[neko1]

Good luck with the tests, you are in my prayers

[HayleyRosie]

You are in my prayers.

[anna_66]

Kelly, Pam is right. You will not be alone, we will all be here with you, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
I hope that things turn out ok with all the tests.
{{{Hugs}}}

[emily_the_spoiled]

Kelly, the tests sound more scary than they actually are. Once you are out you will not even remember having them done and it will help to solve the mystery of your GI problems.

If you are interested there are gluten-free cookbooks available that will help you come up with foods that you can eat with Celiac disease.

Our thoughts are with you and everything will turn out fine.

[Russian Blue]

Kelly,

As I've told you in PM's, my mom went through all this many years ago. These are quite common procedures and the best thing is you will be in 'la, la land' because of the seditives!

They're doing both the colonoscopy & endoscopy on the same day? Well, at least you are receiving their 2 for 1 special! :p :D

Don't stress yourself too much, the waiting is the worst part. Hopefully the info I passed on helped calm your fears somewhat!

;)

[moosmom]

Kelly,

You poor girl. Prayers on the way from Michigan! Hang in there sweetie!

[catmandu]

We at the lost cats hotel send Headbumps , Kisses and of course our prayers ! Get Well Soon!

[K & L]

I've had both done, and having them done at the same time is the best thing. That way you only have to prepare yourself one time, you only have to go under one time, and they get it all over with at once. I was put under and didn't remember or feel a thing. Good luck to you. To me the worst part is the night before preparing for it! Let us know how it goes.

[aguu]

My prayers are with you Kelly. It won't be as bad as you think. Once you wake up it will be over!
I have 4 friends with Crohn's!! All of them live normal, healthy, happy lives.
Best of luck to you.
-Agnes

[NoahsMommy]

Thank you all, so much. You'll have no idea how much your support and prayers mean to me.

Thank you, thank you! :)

emily_the_spolied:
Great idea....I'll check that out. Thanks :)

Russian Blue:
Yep....getting a 2 for 1....yay! ;)

[BastetsMum]

Prayers for you and some lovely healing energy your way.

I have been through both and they sedated me. I had the same problem as you.

The found out 2 years later ( I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome <- words Doctors use for "we have no idea") that I have a yeast allergy (quite severe) when they did a coeliac test. I am happily off the yeast now and the pains have mostly cleared up (along with other things graphic that won't be discussed).

If you need help with diet etc ... pm me I am more than happy to help.

[Barbara]

I just want to tell you that I send my best thoughts. I know 2 persons, the assistant of my boss and the wife of a colleague, one with colitis ulcerosa one with morbus crohn and I see that life is much more complicated for them -have to care about their diet very much, suffering from loss of minerals but both cope in an admirable way with it which shows me that although it is nothing that can be healed, life quality can be real high with these conditions
I wish you all the best.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Blood tests revealed high antibodies for Inflamatory Bowel Disease (he said Crohn's). When testing for Gluten (possible Celiac Disease) one of the numbers was very high, over 100, when 10 is the norm.

Ok, not that I'm happy that they found something, but the only way to make things better is to first find out what's wrong, and it sounds like you're finally getting some answers, which can only be good.

Good luck on the the 26th. Hopefully those tests will reveal a little more and they'll finally be able to put you on a course of medication, diet or whatever to make you feel better.

Let those kitty nurses comfort you. I'll be thinking about you on the 26th and hoping everything goes well. :)