I also have (had) severe shoulder and hip pain from tendonitus for almost 4 years. I've been on keto for 5 weeks and I would say 90-95% of my pain is gone. Just some minor pain in my right shoulder...
What are the odds???? I've been recovering from bursitis in my right shoulder for almost 4 months. I'd say I'm at about 95%. Now my left shoulder is in agony. The pain feels like you went through...
Thank you Marsky, I'll pop over...
Yes, 10 days. I just called my gastro office and am waiting for them to call me back. I have taken miralax with no results. There is some gurgling right below my stomach but nothing below. Barely any...
8 hours with no BM. Trying some broth now....
14 day supply of miralax in 1/2 gallon of water. I started around 10am (4 hours ago) and I'm about half or more done. Nothing yet. In fact, my dog's belly is grumbling more than mine! How long does...
I know how you feel. I have IBS and I've had my gall bladder taken out. I don't believe either were associated with each other as I still have the exact same bowel problems I did when I still had my...
I agree this sounds like personality disorder. If she won't try to get help and she's abusing your grandparents there IS something that can be done. They'll have to call the police and have her...
Plenty! Just talk to your doctor! He'll put you on something else. You don't need to suffer through side effects you can't live with!...
I agree with couchtater 100%. Don't do too much too fast. Small, soft meals. You'll get there it just takes time! I know it's hard to not be able to eat what you want but you have to do it. It'll get...
The guy is an idiot. Take her to a new doctor. If she keeps up like this there will eventually be MAJOR damage. I'm not gonna sugar coat it. She needs surgery. Find someone who will do it. NOW....
You're still way early in your recovery and should still be eating small bland meals easy to swallow and digest. It actually took me several months before I could eat normally again. Remember your...
The amount of medication is fine but it's only a temporary fix. It's ridiculous that your doctor won't put you out for an endoscopy. Tell him to put you out!!!! Sounds like your lower sphincter...
Did your ENT do a test to specifically check your vocal chords? I have vocal fold dysfunction due to acid burning my vocal chords. My voice became raspy and I could no longer sing well. I also had a...
I refused to have a manometry test done. IMO it's barbaric. There is another test that does the same thing and isn't invasive at all and doesn't involve sticking any kind of tube down your throat. I...
I've stopped many medications because of weight gain. Have been on lamictal for years and I don't have that problem with it....
I think you started on things other than liquid and pureed soups way too soon. The first week I had nothing but liquid. 2-3 weeks I could puree soup like corn chowder and things. I remember once...
It might be helpful to keep a food diary and keep track of when you get the GERD. Mine never came and went like that so maybe it's something you're eating or drinking without knowing? If it didn't...
You don't necessarily have heartburn with GERD. Does it take awhile for your food and drink to go down? Like ... if I eat or drink something then bend over right away it stays in the back of my...
It sounds like he didn't wrap it tight enough. I'm with dencha on this. I'd seek out another surgeon....
There's some great information on Wiki about Hiatus Hernia. I also have one. To make a long story short... reflux, choking on acid, prilosec, tums (waking up 3+ times a night to take them). I drank....
Been there!! Not pleasant! lol I'm nearly 3 years post op and have thrown up 3 times. I can't really get anything up. Just a tad bit if at all. Even after I just had a full dinner! It's violent and...
I used to take it at bed time. Hated it. There's a chemical in it that makes your brain think you're hungry. Needless to say I put on a lot of weight which was unacceptable. (sorry but I'm vain) I'm...
You sound like a very loving husband and many of your wife's moods sounds like mine (or what was mine). Did she have any trauma growing up? Sexually or otherwise? You know what helped for me is I...
I agree that seroquil is VERY sedating and makes you eat more. I couldn't take the stuff. I was always fuzzy and gained 30 lbs. There are tons of different meds out there and it may take awhile to...
I've had IBS now for almost 2 years and some things are starting to change. I can no longer really "push" my BMs out. They have to start on their own. That means I can run to the bathroom with the...
This is the med I have been on for many years. It is a mood stabilizer with anti-depressant qualities. (I have an anti-depressant booster I take with it as well) I've never had any problems at all...
Yesterday was pure agony. In the AM it started with the cramping and running to the bathroom with spasms and exploding watery bms and diarrhea. 9 times I had to run to the bathroom. The last few...
At a month post op I was pretty much eating whatever I wanted in small amounts. There were a few things that disagreed with me and at 2 months post op now I still can't eat raw veggies or acidic...
I saw most of the movie the other night. It was on late and I had to go to bed. But I did see that scene. To both answers I can say yes. :)...
Oh yeah. The stores. *shivers* Sometimes I would have a cart full of stuff and just abandon it and leave. It's the crowds, the not being able to get through the aisles because some idiot is hogging...
It started a month after my wrap. Loose poop. And I mean filling up the toilet twice poop! little pencil thin squiggle poops. And now like clockwork, every other day I get cleaned out in an explosion...
well, the wedding was great! I had a few rum and cokes and I had the best burps I've had since before surgery! Unfortunately the next day I was back to no burping. lol...
LOL Zhy. I'll let ya know what happens! I only plan to drink 2. Enough to get my butt on the dance floor!...
I've had the partial wrap as well. It's been a month and Sat I'm going to a wedding. I'd like to have a rum and coke. Just wondering if it would be okay....
How long did it take for you to be drinking carbonated soda again?...
Agree with Ritchg. That pain hurts like hell but it only lasts a couple days and moving around really does help....
Eh the pill crushing. I hated it. Luckily I only needed the narcotics for 2 days then went on Tylenol. I cushed them into powder, put the powder in my mouth and then drank water. Tastes like total...
YAY! Sounds like you're doing great! I know those first few days are horrible when all you can eat is broth. You're so hungry! But don't overdo it and eat too much. It hurts! This too shall pass and...
Hey Mitsie! I've been thinking about you all day! How are you feeling??...
I started on one PPI make years ago and after awhile I had to take 2 doses to relieve my symptoms. I'm honestly not sure why it stopped being as effective. It could be a number of reasons. Your...
Hi grady! Nexium didn't work well for me either. I'd ask for a different med. Also, you could be getting pain from overeating. Try eating less and see if the pain goes away. Good luck!...
Thanks Mitsie! Good luck! The first week diet is really hard but it's smooth sailing after that! Get some Gas-X in case you can't burp. It helps! And don't overeat!...
Day 13: Tomorrow will mark the beginning of my week 3 diet which FINALLY gives me a little more variety. Today though, I went back to my surgeon in Pittsburgh for my post op appt. I had chest x-rays...
Day 8: Past the first week! I just had Chunky potato, bacon bits and cheese soup (pureed). Mmmmmm something with a thicker consistancy! Sooo good! I added a teaspoon full of cheddar cheese dip too to...
Day 6: Almost on week 2 where I can eat creamed soup. I can't wait to mix potato soup with nacho chees soup! Mmmm!!! Today's craving is grilled cheese sammich. No bread is really gonna kill me. I've...
Day 5: My kingdom for a cheeto!! But besides that I've already lost 5 lbs. Too bad my belly looks like Fred Sanford's. My diet consists of broth, jello, yogurt, flavoice and pudding. Did you guys...
Day 4: No narcotics today. I think I'm over the hump. I've taken some tylenol. It's pretty uncomfortable when I wake up but I slept really good. Just pain when I rolled from side to side. I'm so over...
What torture couch!...
Thanks everyone for the well wishes and insight. It's day 3 now and not doing too bad. I've been up since 8:30. It's 3:30 now and have had only 2 doses of meds. I think I'm gonna try tylenol next...