Hi all I have not been on the GERD forum in quite awhile. I am currently over in osteoarthritis. Thought I would jump back to give an update on what has been going on with me. It has been several...
The endodontist decided I needed a root canal (yuck) and said it should not have any effect on the pending surgery. Since I already had a crown on the tooth he took care of everything in one sitting....
Fnally get a doctor to listen to and determine it was time to replace the knee. I have quit smoking and must wait at least 30 days for the nicotine to clear my system, I am also working on losing the...
I don't know who created this but I had read it along time ago. I just found it again on the internet and thought I would share this. Hugs to everyone Mary Remember, old folks are worth a fortune,...
Thanks I guess I will have to ask my friend Will Power to help me in my quest. Will is an ok friend but sometimes disappears when I need him the most. I downloaded a calorie counter app for my phone...
HCG is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin the hormone produced by pregnanat females. You take so many drops of HCG a day and it is combined with a 500 calorie a day diet no carbs no fruits, no alcohol...
I love how my knee and ankle can forecast the weather too. It appears our joints are sometimes more accurate than the weatherman /community/emoticons/shocked.gif . We have been overcaset for a couple...
I love this post everytime I start getting frustrated with my knee and feel like saying to heck with it, quit my job and hibernate in my house I read this post and realize it is up to me to keep on...
I use a topical analgesic similar to Ben Gay in addition to my Motrin and Tramadol. I get mine through the VA. My doctor also had me try one that was made with capsaicin cream. It works well if you...
I was wondering if anyone here has used the HCG diet. I need to lose 10 pounds preferably 20 pounds before my surgery. I also have to quit smoking which I am doing good with, however trying to lose...
Well got the results of my MRI today. While the x-rays did not show severe arthritis in my knee the MRI findings were severe tricompartmental arthritic changes. I also have a Baker's Cyst. He said it...
Just got back from my VA appointment. They redid the xrays and again the xrays did not show severe arthritis. He also wanted to check my back and left hip so we did erays of them too. I have...
Well tomorrow I see the VA again about my knee. I am requesting a differant doctor and requesting that new xrays and maybe an MRI be taken. I am going in explaining how this is effecting my life. I...
I totally understand how you feel. I am going on 57 and my doctor tells me I am too young for a knee replacement. I also need to lose weight. I wake up in pain, work in paion and go to sleep i pain....
HI Saw my doctor again because the pain is not getting any better. Now he is telling me the knee is good shape for my age and there is nothing they can do for me surgically. I got light duty so I can...
Never heard of the gelatin tablets I will give them a try thanks. My doctors are with the VA and so far they have been provided great health care till my knee problems came up. We are at odds with...
Let me start off by saying please do not attack me I do understand that anxiety panic disorders are real. I have friends that suffer from this illness and my heart goes out to them. I have sat there...
Photographer I wish you the best and hope all goes well with the next surgery so you can enjoy your time with your young ones...
Vannie my doctor did mention arthroscopic surgery however he said that surgery has a 50% chance of making things better and a 50% chance of making things worse. He said the bone spurs just grow back....
Thank you for your response. I was thinking the same thing about being too young. I would much rather enjoy life now than wait for several years to get relief. I am 56 even if the knee lasted only 20...
Been a long time since I posted Iwas on here for GERD had a Nissan Fundiplication and have been having no problem since. I know am having severe knee pain. Have had steroid shots and synvisc shots...
Well work was not too bad. I do wish I could hit the lottery and retire but don't think that will happen. Was pretty tired by the time I got home. I did have one person ask me why I was out so long...
Thinking of you Griff Mary...
Took one of my grandbabies out to eat the other day. While we were waiting for food she was reading the posters. She pretended to be a teacher we gave her a straw to use as a pinter and she read the...
Good luck and welcome to the wrapped club. We will be here for you cheering you on. Mary...
Hi all I have been having internet problems. I am feeling better. I still have some moments when I have reflux but it is usually when I eat somethink I should not be eattin or try to eat to fast....
Rafael I am so glad yhou are feeling better. Enjoy spending time with your family they are the most important people in your life. Will keep you in my pporayers for a continued recovery. Mary...
Hey Griff Good luck with the surgery We will be here to help you during the recovery Hugs to you Mary...
Janice You are in my prayers. (((((((((((((Janice))))))))))))))))) Mary...
Sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you are soon feeling better. Hugs to you Mary...
Hi Barb Hope you start feeling better soon. I have not been on the computer much I have been having connection problems. I am keeping you in myprayers Mary...
Hey Bill happy anniversary. (((((((((Bill and Michelle))))))))))))))))))) Hope all goes well for you at work and with the company doc. It is about time for you to get some good news. will keep you in...
Hi all Was having some computer problems. My computer kept crashing on me. Monday I went to work, I was not there very long before I started feeling poorly. My co workers took one look at me and said...
(((((((((((((((((((((BEA)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Aorry you are having such problems I will hold you in my prayers Mary...
Hope all goes well at work Kitt. De3nise you need a break hope you get plenty of rest Mary...
Hi all Went to work was not feeling well so I came back home tummy swelled up and is hurting a little. Called the doc about extending me home another week am not sure if they will go for it. They...
Well it is time to get ready to go back to work. Will just take it as easy as I can. I also get to train a new employee. That will be fun. I will let you know how my day went. I hope everyone has a...
Good luck with the pre op appointment. Sorry you are having problems. Just stay relaxed and soon wverything will be better Mary...
Rafael I am so sorry you are not feeling well. I hope you get into see your surgeon soon. Remember we are still relatively new in our recovery. There will be setbacks as our bodies heal from the...
Hi Barb I am sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you get some rest hun. I am glad today's service was a comfort to you. Bill sounds like your daughter is having a great experience. She must be a...
HI all Today I am feeling a little better. My friend and I took our grandbaby to Ryan's steakhouse for the buffet. I put a scoop of spaghetti and meat sauce on my plate alpong with a small grilled...
I also agree that losiung weight will help with the reflux. My surgeon would not do the surgery until I was down to 220 pounds he still wants me to to loose another 30-40 pounds. He said that if I...
Yes a hiatal hernia can be fixed I had a hiatal hernia that was repaired with my nissen fundoplication. Before the surgery I suffered from chest pains. I wish I could offer you suggetstions on easing...
Hi Bill I also agree with Rafael. You are an inspiration to all of us. No matter what you go through you still manage to come on here and urge everyone on I am glad you got to go to the wedding Glad...
I had some breathing related issues because of the GERD. I was finally given an inhaler which helped some. Everytime any type of upper respiratory illness went around I caught it and would have a...
Will be keeping you in my prayers we are always here for you anytime you need us Mary...
Wishing everything goes well for you keep us posted will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Mary...
Thank you all Today I am feeling a llittle better. Got to remember to chew the food a little bit more. Figured that must be the problem because when I take my meds I get the feeling of something...
Hey Teala Glad you are feeling better hope you sorry you had the problems and hope you don't have to endure anymore dialations Mary...
Glad to hear you are feeling better hope enery new day brings you continued healling Mary...