justhere4theshow

Congratulations!! Best of luck to you!

I have bile backing up into my esophagus and I am on fire constantly...and all the acid makes me feel like I have constant hunger. I am ready for relief.

Thank you! It should happen soon, but apparently the lady that handles these things is on vacation with no back-up. Just gotta keep busy this week and maybe next week things will move along. BCBS is crazy fast and should approve it pretty soon.

I absolutely agree! I don't waste space on anything that I don't truly enjoy.

They found a hernia. Looks like they may have to revise to bypass.

@Caribear it's been about 10 days...@Valentina than you so much for your kind words!

Well, it's full of irony...usually when people post that stupid sh*t, they aren't really going to hear anything that challenges their comfort. The hard path is never the choice that anyone wants to believe in. They think if they can find one person to agree with them or tell them it's okay, then it will all work out great and they will have gotten away with it...so exhausting.

Thanks for the info! This was a new member with very few posts...maybe in their profile somewhere it states that they are at least 18 months out...I'd go back and look but it's not a huge deal. I was just curious.

I didn't mean for that to come off as rude as it did. Please excuse my tone. No harm intended.

Then don't let it get to you. A support group type message board environment is the exact platform for attention-seeking behavior. Make no mistake that until you have your surgery, you cannot imagine some of the things you will go through. Some of these people are under stress they've never encountered, with hormones raging and God knows what else. So don't tell me that you have empathy for them. What you have is SYMPATHY. I admire your passion for helping others, so don't let it get you down. If you let it get to you, they have accomplished exactly what you are venting about. Take care. My best to you.

I am finding that one has to have a thick skin to function in these environments. You shouldn't take it personally when someone chooses to act irresponsibly. You might be able to empathize a bit better once you've been there yourself. Otherwise, don't take it upon yourself to save anyone.

@Cervidae: I am so glad to hear from someone that has used them and gotten their boodwork back with no deficiencies. Thanks so much for the info!

Do some research; I have heard they don't work. I have used the melatonin patches and they work, but I wouldn't trust the vitamins to absorb well.

You were great on the vaping thread, BTW.

I'm right behind you...I have barely signed up and I'm sick of the pissy comebacks...usually from someone who hasn't even had surgery. I find that annoying.

YES! But it got better after a few days. I haven't had the hiccups much since week 3.