Avis, as the others have noted, you're doing the right thing. having the scope up your nose isn't what I'd call pleasant, but they'll numb you up first so it's not too bad. and it doesn't take long. However it's true, that's a tough area to look around and your doc might want to do what they call a triple endoscopy, which is a procedure in an operating room under anesthesia. It's fairly brief and of course you're asleep through the whole thing. Bit of a sore throat afterward but often it can be the only way they can get the best look.

We're all rooting for this to be something else for you. Either way we're here to help you in any way we can.


David 2
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