Laurfs

I'm a year and a half out. Per guidance, I had avoided alcohol and carbonation. My daughter and I we're on a cruise, and I decided to enjoy a mimosa with her on our balcony. I had about half a glass when the pain hit my stomach-- Lesson learned for me-- no more than a sip of bubbles. And no more than a sip of alcohol.

My stomach did similar things straight out - i could not tolerate plain water, but if I was drinking flavored water - mixed with crystal light or other no-cal flavor, I could get it down. Everyday, temperature was an issue. Some days had to be room temp. Some days had to be cold. Had to keep trying for a while. Keep mixing it up. It will pass as your stomach heals.

Ok, sorry this will be a little long...I began this journey back in January of 2016. Started the process and completed my required (by insurance) 6 month weightloss plan and then went for my pre-op physicals. During this process (1 week before my scheduled surgery) my surgeon found that i was anemic and was concerned.(HE SAVED MY LIFE RIGHT HERE...THE FIRST TIME) He pulled some strings and got me in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy the day before my scheduled surgery date because, as he said, "I need to know what i'm dealing with when i go in there." During the colonoscopy they found that I had stage 3 colon cancer. My surgery the next day went from a GSV to a colonectomy. He also took out my gall bladder (as the preop tests found I had gall-stones) and took out my appendix. So, 3 months of open wound treatment (because of an infection at the surgery site), and 6 months of chemotherapy later, i was able to take a deep breath. I had lost 30 pounds during all of this, but then sadly watched as the scale crept back up to my previous weight. So, in August of last year I decided I was ready to continue down the road toward the GSV surgery. Unfortunately, my employer switched insurance companies so my approval had to start back at square one. I have now completed the 6-month weight loss program...again, and have a surgery date of April 25th. (I could have had it sooner, but i needed that week to fit in my life). I am ready to get this surgery done and get healthy because my co-morbites are out of control. So now, my surgeon will get to take credit for saving my life 2 TIMES!!!! Thank you, Dr. Hipp!