Good and bad, sorta.... Yes I would do it again, for sure because since having surgery I have not had one incident of GERD. I can sleep all night without waking u and I can sleep without a mountain...
Hey Oysho~ I hope it gets approved and you do well. Let me know how you get along. I had also heard what you said...that it takes about a year, but honestly, I am doing great. I truly am. its good...
So it has been 3 months since surgery. Overall I am VERY pleased with the outcome. I have not had one episode of GERD since surgery and I can lay perfectly flat and use just the one pillow to sleep....
I'm doing great. 5 weeks post op. now. No regrets. 17lbs weight loss so far. Diet is anything except heavy meats and bread or pasta. Reason : harder for me to swallow...( gets stuck easier) and stuck...
Hey Lecodz ~ I tell you I am just now beginning to get my energy back any it will be 4 weeks tomorrow. I worked yesterday and felt really good until I got home, then I was exhausted. But I also know...
It will be 3 weeks since my surgery tomorrow . I am doing very well. I find that I an eat MOST anything now but it is a SLOW process. If I eat too fast the food gets 'stuck'. I drink warm drinks,...
My surgery was December 14, 2018. ( 2 weeks ago) I am 60 yr. young and in good shape woman. I do have MS, but very mild form and if you didn't know me you would never guess it. I have been living...
Hey Lecodz....Im getting ready to begin my own thread. Feel free to check it out. I am now 2 weeks post op from Hiatal Hernia/Linx. So far mostly positive experience...but it is early yet. I wish you...
Today has been one week. I feel very good and optimistic. I can lay flat at night which I have not done in years, my voice has greatly improved and I don't run out of air at the end of a sentence...
Hi Chad and Virginagirl, I am at Day 4 post -op. Have lost 6lbs. I experienced my first bit of food feeling 'sorta stuck' today and it was yogurt. Go figure. My diet is yogurt, grapes ( a few here...
Hi Virginia girl and Chad, Today day 2 after surgery. So sore. gas starting to move around. Kept down yogurt with cottage cheese but took forever. Back back ache. Drinking hot of tea. Feel like I...
This going to be short post because I am not feeling very good. I will give this a few day and update then....but I had the Linx and Hernia repair this morning. All went well. When I woke up in...
My surgery date is getting closer and closer. Next Friday on the 7th is my pre-op Doctor visit. Surgery scheduled for December 14th. I am 60 but in pretty good shape. Still, will be happy to have...
I most certainly will keep you up-dataed. Did you find warmer drinks like tea felt better this cold? I am considering having milk of magnesia available as needed also...my husband wants us to do a...
Would love to know how Mike is doing now ( the original poster of this thread ) and Virginiagirl. I have my HH and Linx surgery set for December 14th of this year. We had a vacation planned 6 weeks...
Chad~ II was afraid of that , but thank you for your honesty. This thread you have going has been incredibly informative. I just had time to go back and read and re-read a lot of it. Thanks so much...
Thanks everyone, for your support and information. I had a long talk with my surgeon and his nurse and feel comfortable about going forward with the Linx. I do trust my Doctor who has a wonderful...
I have a question.....My husband and I had a vacation trip planned but now we are considering cancelling the trip. We already have reservations and flights. The surgery is 6 weeks exactly before the...
Hello everyone. I have been given an option to have LINX or Nissan for treatment of my GERD/Hernia. My questions are: 1. It appears the linx is rather a new surgery as of 2012. Does anyone happen to...
Hello everyone, I just went through my first time w/kidney stones....
Ditto Gary plus everything to come:) I don't bring pity to the party anymore. Each day is a gift, I have learned....and I never want to stop learning. I cant do SOME of the things as I used to , but...
i know, I know...I have not been on here for along time. Sorry. I have missed all of you, just got so caught up with Holidays and new grandson. But I am in need of some advise too......
Hi Alecia! Welcome. Your story and mine are a lot alike. I started my journey with MS with ON in my left eye. Thats what got the ball rolling for all the tests and finally being diagnosed with MS at...
Hey gang, just curious to know if any of your Doctor has advised the N1H1 Vaccine to you? Mine has but I have yet to go in and get it. Wanted to get feedback in here to see what your all doing? My...
Hi everyone, I know it's been awhile since I have posted. Very busy summer for me. Anyway, I hope someone can help with out ....
OH....AND I always had indigestion w/ my hugs. My Doctor said the intercostal muscles contract when I am being hugged so,perhaps that is why?...
Oh yes, I've been hugged by MS. Not in the past year though. One time ,before being diagnosed w/ MS about 3 years ago I was outside,just picking at gardens and got the hug and it was so bad my...
Thanks Popsie and Gretchen for the feedback. I was more curious as to how they test for this than anything. I think some of my memory issues are just age related, I am 51...today in fact! But I have...
[i][purple] Hi everyone! Had another MRI and visit w/ Doctor today. I have been doing real well, but having new problems in short term memory. My Dr. now wants me to be tested ( 6-7 hr test) for...
Seagulls huh??? Okay........2 seagulls are flying over a running track where a race is going on.....one seagull says to the other 'I'm putting everything i have on number 5."...
Why do cows have bells around their necks? They lost their horns! :idea: :blush: Where do Russians get their milk? From MOS-COW! HEHEHE Why are cows so forgetful? They suffer from MILK OF MAG-NESIA!...
Your 2 funny Gretchen, I needed that laugh after just watching Greys Anatomy! Oh and by the way....my dogs luv sticks and they never bring 'em back,lol...
Sorry, I can't resist this...here goes>>>>>>>>>>> What is a cows favorite pastime? The MOOOOOOOOOVIES :smilewinkgrin: :tongue: :yeah:...
Hey girlfriend....yep I am REAL happy horses are coming back and I wont have MOOOOOOING AND PADDYS:). HAHAHAHA, YOUR FUNNY GRETCHEN!!!!!!! My eyes are fine today, no pain,just this nawing lil...
sorry Gretchen, I am the worst at recalling most jokes, although my cow story was pretty funny, especially when our neighbor mentioned the 'bloat' thing to us, I thought I would die laughing watching...
Hi everyone, thought I would drop in again and say 'Hi'. I am doing well, much better than I was last year at this time. I do have a couple questions though. Yesterday I had the ON eye pain, came...
Hello everyone,just has been quite while since I have been here, thought I would come in and say 'Hello' to you and up-date ya. I have been in really doing well. My balance is hardly an issue and the...
Hi there, you just got some very good advice and I cant add much to it other than to say I was teaching aerobics up to about a year ago and was having balance issues. I am not back to teaching yet...
Yep they increased my Baclofen and I am doing much better! I have this bad cold right now that I have had for a little over a week. I can't help but wonder if this triggered it for me? Anyway, am...
I figured it was a busy weekend for everyone. Yes, I did end up calling my doctor as the pain was getting very intense. It still hurts. I am supposed to call his office again in the morning to let...
? about this med. I just started taking in for spasum. How long before i notice relief? I noticed nobody answered my last last post :cry: anyone else on this med?...
Hi everyone, This week my right side of my body decided it is not fair that the left side gets all the attention so it decided to act up. This started on Monday night..horrible spasums in right calf...
Cool, I am gonna go see if I can find that book 'DOUBT' today. Is book better than the movie? Usually they say if you read the books first your disappointed with the movie. I really cant wait to...
Thanks guys for the book suggestions. I am gonna go look 4 that 'the good pig' book later today. Rhonda, I love movies to. I just have not been out to see any new ones yet, but anxious to see 'DOUBT'...
Hi all my dear friends, I am still feeling terrific and just wanted to 'pop in' and say how TERRIFIC all of you are . Isn't it great we can come to such a nice forum for our up and downs days with MS...
Hi Gretchen, sorry I didnt get back very soon. It has been so busy around here. The good news I am feeling SUPER! I started eating Glutan Free and Casein Free and the change started overnight! I did...
Hi Bo and Sunny, Thank you both for your kind words. I had not thought of the pedilite, good idea Sunny! And Bo..it was so nice chatting last evening w/ you 2. I love the people in this forum, they...
Hi again Andrea, I just bought some Almond milk today, so I thought that was funny you brought up the Almond Butter. Dont know if I will like it yet or not but need to try. I am not going for the...
Hi Andrea, Thanks for the tips. I know I am allergic to milk, always have been so I do follow a Lactose Free/milk free diet. I know I am allergic to Gluten, but have not followed that o well. I won't...
Hi friends...well I made it through all the Holidays and am starting this new year out with more health problems. I have always been lactose intolerant, but now it seems no matter what I eat..I bloat...