CancerCompass message board discussion started by Patty5 on 5/14/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24012,0.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi Everybody,       Thanks for all the advise on my endoscopy. I had it done without the sedation. The Dr took biopsies because he thinks I have Barretts. Not what I wanted to hear but it could have been worse. I go back in a week to get the official results. While the procedure wasn't painful it was really uncomfortable until the tube went past where the gaging reflex is. Sedation next time I think (don't say I told you so Karen)  My mama is still improving in the hospital. I am so grateful but I am scared because when she feels better she will smoke again as always and we will be back in the hospital again. She will not remember almost dying. I am thinking of pushing for rehab just to prolong her homecoming. She really doesn't get it that smoking is not possible and still breath in her case. Prayers are appreciated.                                                        Pat Patty5 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm so glad you went!   Knowing you have Barrett's is the key to taking the right meds and monitoring your health :-)    As for Mama....... I don't know what to tell you - she's the most rebellious teenager I've ever known!! :-)  Seriously though, I think pushing for rehab is a great idea for her and you (I think you deserve to rest a bit!)   I'll email you later today.  love you - karen Worriedsick Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thank you girl, I love you too. Mama needs to be on restriction or sent to boot camp.                       Pat Patty5 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT