Check That Off
Today, I had the transesophageal echocardiogram. I had one such test after my stroke in February of 2021 while I was in St. Mary’s in Rochester.
I had no idea if the test would be like that one or different. After an IV the doctor sprayed a liquid far into the depth of my throat and I had to gargle while he counted to five and then swallow. This transpired for a total of three times. Then he showed me the camera.
It was a round tube that was three to four inches long attached to a electrical cord and as big around as Dennis’ thumb. I closed my eyes. I could feel something on the corner of my left lip. I was told to swallow, take a breath and swallow again. At one time I heard him say it would be another twelve inches. Wow.
This was so much easier than Rochester’s procedure and didn’t take as long. The IV was put in my arm at 6:45 and at 9:45 I could call Dennis as I was ready to be picked up at the front door.
It is Thursday afternoon and I still feel wankie from the juice that was in the IV. I have a bit of a sore throat and was cautioned to eat soft foods for 24 hours. No matter.
We are home and so thankful and grateful that Dennis and I rose to the health challenges and we can check that off of the list.
In a day or so, I will be able to try and read the lingo on the Mayo Portal as to the findings.
This is a sweet day indeed.