BrickHouse
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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Pulmonary appointment went great! I have my first sleep study next week which will likely show sleep apnea. I've already made my follow up sleep study appointment WI
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My MRI looked good - no sign of any other breast cancers. I will still have another surgery at the end of this month to remove any cancer remaining at the original site and test my sentinel node. How big that surgery is will depend on the outcome of some genetic testing next week. If all goes well, I may possibly still be on track for getting my sleeve by mid-November. Fingers crossed!
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Post Egd Symptoms...
BrickHouse replied to funkeechiggen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my EGD this past Friday. I also coughed up a bunch of junk that tasted like the spray they used to numb my throat. It's gone now, though. -
I had my EGD yesterday morning and last night I noticed a very sore spot just behind my chin bone. Anyone else experience this? What's it from?
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Post Egd: Pain Under Chin?
BrickHouse replied to BrickHouse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the explanation! It makes perfect sense. It's already a little better today. -
I've jumped through all but a couple of hoops on my way to approval. It was discovered that I'm diabetic and have some pretty high blood pressure to boot, so we're treating the BP and the diabetes will likely be reversed soon after surgery. My last couple of clearance appointments fall over the next three weeks. With 2 comorbidities and a BMI over 40, I should have no trouble. In the middle of all these appointments, I discovered a lump in my breast. I contacted my PCP and she ordered a diagnostic mammo and an ultrasound. Nothing appeared on either of those tests. My doctor and the radiologist both felt the lump, but it just didn't show up on the tests. So they decided to send me to a surgeon since a surgeon would be more likely to have seen something like it. The surgeon seems to think it's a "ductal abnormality" and suggested that I reserve a surgery time. In the meantime, he has me applying moist heat to see if it draws anything out. If not, I will have the area excised in 4 days. I had my pre-admission testing today. He assured me that it won't affect my sleeve plans, unless there is a malignancy. While I trust his opinion, I'm scared to death. There is no history in my family and no precursors to make me a risk. I guess I just need some prayers, vibes, mojo... it's all appreciated.
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My EGD was pretty uneventful this morning. There was a small hiatal hernia and a little irritation at the bottom of my esophagus, probably from reflux. A biopsy was taken to test for Barrett's. I spoke with the surgeon who did my breast biopsy and he spoke with my bariatric surgeon, who did my EGD. We are going to stay on course for the sleeve surgery until we are advised otherwise. I was so comfortable when I fell asleep on that table! I woke up in the same position with my husband asking me if I was ready to wake up. I remember asking, "Am I done already?" The only bad part was the nasty-tasting stuff they spray in your throat to numb it. But you're asleep about 30 seconds later, so it's nothing to be afraid of.
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Thank you, ladies. Yes, when I discovered this lump, my first thought was how it might affect my sleeve surgery and I hoped that it wouldn't take away my hopes of being thinner, healthy and happy. The will of God won't take me where the grace of God cannot keep me.
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Okay, I suppose I should have said it LOOKED like periductal mastitis. I just got the call that it was indeed cancer. I need to follow up with an MRI to see what my next course of attack is, The doctor said NOT to cancel my plans and appointments for my sleeve even if I have to put it off for a couple months. The fight continues. No one said it was going to be easy. Cancer has no idea who it's messing with.
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I Can't Wait To Not Have To...
BrickHouse replied to BrickHouse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't wait to NOT use the passenger side arm rest while I'm in the driver's seat. -
Ok First Mushy Meat What Did I Do Wrong.
BrickHouse replied to Lloydthumper's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
From what I've learned so far (not sleeved yet, but reading EVERYTHING), pork and beef come along later on since they are harder to digest. Soft fish and poultry should be easier at this point. Of course, your dietician's suggestions should supercede anything you read here, but maybe try some lighter meats. -
Thanks, ladies for your replies. I appreciate the well-wishes. I also wanted to mention that the surgery WAS a second opinion. My PCP wanted me to try antibiotics and wait it out. Since I was in pain and, of course, afraid of the worst case scenario, I decided on the surgery which I had today. As it turned out, it was periductal mastitis. I'm a little sore, but a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I have a few stitches to have removed next week, then I'm back on the road to SLEEVEDOM! As an aside, I do hope the rest of my pre-sleeve adventure passes quickly. I needed insulin before my surgery today as my fasting glucose was 197. If I'm not sleeved soon, I worry that I may need meds for the diabetes.
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New Dress / Progress Pic
BrickHouse replied to missmachine's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Adorable dress! Get out there and rock that frock! Congratulations! -
Amazing! Congratulations!
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Egd...funny Story
BrickHouse replied to ShrinkyDinkMe22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Eeek, poor attempt at humor by your doc! He was probably just trying to comfort you with a little humor. -
Getting Drainage Tube Removed
BrickHouse replied to SoonToBeThinKAT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm still pre-op, but when I was a teenager, I had a drain tube removed after an appendectomy and I remember saying that it felt like swallowing a piece of spaghetti and pulling it back up. Gross, but not painful. -
Plus Size Halloween Costume--Hoping It's The Last!
BrickHouse replied to Sleevedreamz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This will be the first and only time I will consider dressing as Honey Boo Boo for Halloween. Tee hee...
