Esophageal Manometry for GERD and Esophageal Spasms

[Lisa's Hope 421]

Has anyone had a Esophageal Manometry after sleeve surgery and if so, how was it and were you sedated?? Any information will be appreciated!

I've been suffering with these things for months and I don't have a normal life anymore. They are the most painful things I've ever experienced!!! I just want them to go away.

Anyone else has the experience? I've been told that severe GERD will cause the problem.

Thank you!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Has anyone had a Esophageal Manometry after sleeve surgery and if so' date=' how was it and were you sedated?? Any information will be appreciated!

I've been suffering with these things for months and I don't have a normal life anymore. They are the most painful things I've ever experienced!!! I just want them to go away.

Anyone else has the experience? I've been told that severe GERD will cause the problem.

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No experience with it, but did read up on it here:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-manometry/MY01208

I imagine they will twilight sedate you in a similar fashion to the endoscopy we had pre-sleeve surgery. If so, you won't remember the scoping ...

Good luck with the procedure and I hope the doctors find the answers to offer proper treatment.

[swizzly 901]

Oh god, anything that includes the word 'spasm' in it automatically comes with massive PAIN. I'm very sorry to hear about the issues you're having, I very much hope they find you some answers and effective treatment!! The procedure itself will likely be a breeze in comparison, and twilight sedation is very effective for such things. All the best!

[Chimera 644]

My husband had one done prior to surgery, not post. He was not sedated at all - as he had to swallow every 30 seconds, then try his best to suppress his gag reflex for another 30 seconds - as they are taking readings and looking at what is going on in the esophagus. He had a hiatal hernia repaired during the first part of his vsg surgery. I am so sorry for your ongoing issues with this terrible stuff Lisa ....the manometery is not fun - my hubby hated it.

[Dawnie Doo 184]

I recently had an esophageal manometry, and it was by far the worst test that I've endured! I had to have 10 consecutive uninterrupted swallows. The numbing spray wore off half way through the test, which was painful. My test lasted for about 1 hr 15 mins because I couldn't get 10 consecutive sips and swallows without the intermittent swallows by nature. Smh I felt like I was choking the entire time! My RN was extremely nice and considerate, which helped, a little. Yet and still, I will NOT have that test again! I'm currently awaiting results to determine whether or not the sleeve or bypass would be most appropriate.

Dawnie_doo

[Lisa's Hope 421]

I recently had an esophageal manometry, and it was by far the worst test that I've endured! I had to have 10 consecutive uninterrupted swallows. The numbing spray wore off half way through the test, which was painful. My test lasted for about 1 hr 15 mins because I couldn't get 10 consecutive sips and swallows without the intermittent swallows by nature. Smh I felt like I was choking the entire time! My RN was extremely nice and considerate, which helped, a little. Yet and still, I will NOT have that test again! I'm currently awaiting results to determine whether or not the sleeve or bypass would be most appropriate.

Dawnie_doo

Wow... so sorry you endured that!! I never had it done. I decided to take meds for it and still am till this day. I also decided NOT to do bypass. I'm so glad I didn't do it. I still have some issues. Some spasms but not as nearly as I was. I will be 4 years out in May. I'm losing again and am so proud I kept off the weight I have. I still suffer but realize that some of the acidic foods I was eating like tomatoes bring the spasms on. The spasms were and are the worse pain I've ever felt. I take Levsin and Dexilant and it really helps. I decided I didn't want to cause more issues for myself having the bypass. I see so many complications with that surgery 10 years out. I'm not saying everyone will have issues... but I couldn't take the chance since my husband died of cancer and I'm alone here with no family to help.

Blessings and prayers for you! I hope you don't have to have the bypass.