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I'm Freaking Out! What are tertiary contractions in the esophagus???

Has anyone had an abnormal barium swallow? I am scheduled for my band on Nov 10th. All my tests came back good. Then I got a call from my surgeons office saying that on further review it appeared that my barium swallow indicated that I had tertiary contractions in my esophagus. Now I need to see a neurogastric doctor. I am freaking out because was finally at that calm excited stage ready for my surgery. I am incredibly thankful that my surgeon is so thorough, but I will be so upset if this prevents me from getting my band. I don't have GERD or any other weird symptoms. Anyone familiar with any of this???

Thanks for any help/advice you can offer!

Puffyone

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  • These are non propulsive contractions that occur when the primary and secondary contractions are unsuccessful at clearing the material. Not sure if it will prevent you from getting your band. Take a d

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These are non propulsive contractions that occur when the primary and secondary contractions are unsuccessful at clearing the material. Not sure if it will prevent you from getting your band. Take a deep breath and hang in til you see the specialist. ((hugs))

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