I agree 1 million% with Kitt, Denise and Ashely. I hope your appointment went well. I broke down and started crying the last time I saw my doctor. That was when he realized I needed it. I could...
Hi TX, You haven't posted in a while. How are you????? I am about a week ahead of you. I just passed three weeks. Still tired, still dealing with some things, but nothing compared to what it was...
Denise!! Your awesome... Vista...WELCOME TO WRAPPED CLUB...You're one of us now. How are you????? Those first few days are a trip, but they'll pass slowly and quickly... As for all Denise...
OH MY GOSH...I just had my surgery three weeks ago. Mine was so big it was sinking into the muscles of my chest. It was a sliver, and I mean a finger nail sliver away from my heart. When they pulled...
You can get omeprazole almost anywhere. I was taking it twice a day. Once in the morning, and once in the evening. Then, they bumped me to Protonix, and Omeprazole. My throat started out that way,...
Hi Bill, Been thinking about you....wondering how you were doing. I am now three weeks out. I am gathering from all the posts I read, that you got cut, and didn't have the five stab wounds like a lot...
Just checking in. My surgery was the day after you. Sounds like you're doing pretty good. That's great. I've had some issues, but overall, I think it's going okay. I have some swallowing stuff with...
Hi Sandi, Rough day...not because of the wrap. Migraine. My third one in three weeks, and all three have been rough. I fought puking. Thank GOD I didn't puke. Started at 1am this morning, and lasted...
Hi Sandi, Yes, I am chewing, chewing, chewing and chewing. I am hardly eating, and when I do, it's teeny bits. I am a chicken...hence why I am not eating big bites or I also "prime" the pump (what my...
Kevin how many weeks are you out????? I can't remember.... I am not back to work in the office yet. No way. I get tired to easily. I do some work from home, and can crash as needed. Maybe next week,...
Hi Everyone, Had rough time lately, and my computer has been acting up as well. I was told to move to mushy soft food. I've been doing that. Some things seem okay, others not so good. I've added more...
Day 12, September 6 Hiccups...Oh Kevin you hit that one straight on. I've gotten those! At least once a day for the first four days straight after surgery and a few more times since. What causes...
Day 11, September 5- A day of incredible learning. I pray anyone who reads this heeds what is written here. This board is here to help us through it all. With that said, my forum friends, I have to...
Kim, Denise, Sandi, I am sitting here just wanting to weep. Okay, I actually did for a minutes. My husband on his routine check in and asked me what was going on. I am paying way closer attention to...
Day 10, September 4th- Been in bed all day. Still feel like I got something stuck in my throat. Sigh. Doctors appointment is on Wednesday. I will ask him about it. Taking my pain medications in the...
Oh wow. What a journey this has been. I have been unable to write since Day 4. Day 5, August 30 was not a lot better. The pain was intense at times. We finally figured out a way to get the pain...
Sandi, Kitt, Kevin, Joy! Thank you for your words and your help. I am really struggling today...I mean struggling. Thanks for the heads up on the "watery mouth". That is so weird... I feel like a...
HELP! I woke up at 12:30 AM, in terrible pain. Everytime I swallowed it felt like something large was being swallowed. I was up until 5AM, in such pain. Today is not better. My chest hurts...
Randybobandy & Ryobe, Thanks for letting me know your dates. I'd very much like you to share here too... Ryobe- yu can help Randybobandy & me with what to expect. Denise, Ashely, Kevin, Bill and...
Not sure who will read this, but I want to say that for the last 16 years or more I've suffered from the effects of a large Hiatal Hernia and reflux. Back in 2005, it really flipped out of control....
Denise- Please keep telling me things. I am so thankful for this forum. Ashely- thanks for the encouragement, I am getting ready to start the new blog. Steph- I've been there. My medication was...
Surgery was done early on August 25 it was over by 2pm. Since today is the 28th, does this mean I am on day three or four? I think it would be day four? Yesterday was very difficult. Today is already...
Hi Everyone, I kept thinking about Bill being on his third one today. And I am not on my first yet.... Today was rough...I've been back and forth between wanting to cancel, and wishing it was over. I...
Bill- this is your third time tomorrow? Oh my gosh.. How did you tear it? That's nuts. I am going to be praying that this time, you won't need another one again. Perfectly done. BTW:I can't do OTC...
My husband about fell over when I told him how I was feeling. I really don't have a choice either. I can't keep going like this, can I? I did learn of the injections for the migraines, but my...
Okay. I am starting to think, don't have the Surgery... So many things going on in my mind. I am feeling quite vulnerable and weak. So many questions rolling in my head almost non-stop now. And...
Thank you everyone. I was able to copy and paste the link. I just finished reading, and responded to Denise. I must say, I am surprised at many things I read. I guess I didn't realize things would be...
I am trying to find the Journal to see what she says. My Hiatal Hernia has caused so many problems for me. It's been very difficult this past year. I'd like to see her journals before, during and...
I have had been dealing with stuff for years. My doctors said it's time for surgery. I have been in chronic pain for a long time: chest pain, mouth sores, spasms, throat is so dry nothing helps,...