going for an unfill tomorrow

vinesqueen · August 1, 2006

I've had nausia for days now, and all weekend I was sucking down phenegren. Last Thursday I had the dry heaves at a dr's appointment for my headaches. She gave me a short of toridol and phenegren, but neigther one helped too much.

Wouldn't it be a pisser if I have band problems on top of everything else?

:faint:

the best me · August 1, 2006

Good for you on the unfill. No band probs...I just KNOW it! But, geez, Crystal...you ARE a law-breaker! Hope you feel better. I really am rooting for you, sometimes it's hard to do anything else but sit back and watch the saga continue...and send a (((HUG))) every now and then...

vinesqueen · August 2, 2006

Yeah, I digutes that once I'm all done, I'll write a tell all book... A medical mystery.. I'll call it "An Opaque Crystal"

I also get nausia when I hit a Low. And when I get a Low, I get nausia. A viscious circle. Round and round.

I don't honestly think there is something wrong with my band, it's just that I've been extra nausious since the dry-heave session on Thursday. But I've been having both High and Low symptoms at the same time. Very, very weird. I'm hoping that this will mean that soon I'll get some resolution.

At least it won't have any sort of effect on my weight loss. :faint:

Capt'n Jack, It is so wonderful being back in the Greater Puget Sound Area!! :clap2::clap2::clap2: People are all so happy. It's so nice to walk into a restaurant and see laughing and smiling faces, so nice to see people on the streets who are not miserable with their lives. It's so different than where I was in exhile.

I'm actually outside Seattle proper, but it's all good!

paula · August 2, 2006

are you sure its not a stomach bug causing the nausea this time?

Hey, I know its kinda early, but can I sign up for your book An Opaque Crystal ? :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

MarcyD · August 2, 2006

Wishing you well.

Alexandra · August 2, 2006

VQ, best wishes for a quick resolution, again. :hug: Just another ride on the merry-go-round!

vinesqueen · August 3, 2006

Well, I went in, and had to wait over an hour for my appointment. Not too good because I'm completely manic woman.

The good news is that my Band is A-ok! Did the barium swallow and got an un-fill. The doc didn't really want to unfill me, because I don't "look" restricted. I'm not a huge fan of the way things "look" when it comes to the way they "feel." There is a difference. He actually suggested a fill, like that would help me lose weight:rolleyes . Anyway, after explaining the bad, bad nausia, and the dry heaves, he did the un-fill.

So, now I am hoping that it will have an effect on the nausia.

Hurray happy band!

the best me · August 3, 2006

Happy band! Good news! I want to sign up for the book, too. :confused:

VelvetKiss · August 3, 2006

Vines, I am glad your band is OK and I hope the unfill helps with your nausea. You are such a strong person and have been such an inspiration to me with all that you have been going through. I wish you luck and hope you feel better soon.

paula · August 3, 2006

That IS good news regarding your band...

so, are you completely unfilled now?

Hey wait, whats that sound... ?

"Back-yard Bur-gers.. Back-yard Bur-gers.. Back-yard Bur-gers.."

:biggrin1:

Elisabethsew · August 3, 2006

It's great to hear that you're feeling better and don't have band problems. Do you plan on having surgery for your other problem?

vinesqueen · August 3, 2006

THey wait, whats that sound... ?
"Back-yard Bur-gers.. Back-yard Bur-gers.. Back-yard Bur-gers.."

Actually, that's the sound of me blowing coffee out my nose... :confused:

Yup, completely unfilled, and the only difference I can tell so far is that drinking cold beverages is different and weird. But my hunger level hasn't changed.

Yes Elizabeth, as soon as my numbers are all where my OHSU pit specialist wants them, I'll be on my way for brain surgery. They will be removing the pit tumor, but I'm still in the testing phase. I've had some impressive numbers so far, so hopefully it won't be long.

I'll be calling Portland (OHSU) this afternoon to get my latest numbers, to see if they have any more information for me.

Elisabethsew · August 3, 2006

You've been through so much and it's amazing how well you're handling things. I'll keep you in my prayers that the numbers fall into the required range so can have your surgery and be free of so many worries.

Nana~ · August 4, 2006

I'm sorry you have not been feeling well, I am happy your getting an unfill.

Give yourself some time to heal, I've noticed that when I get upset and stressed my band tightens up really bad. When the kids fight I cant eat at all... I've been too tight 2 times now and it sucks!

I hope you get to feeling better soon!

Let us know how it goes~

Nana~

vinesqueen · August 11, 2006

well, I thought I'd give an update on being among the unfilled...

My weight hasn't budged, but I'm not sure if I'm surprised or not. It sure has helped with the nausia, and days when I get the dry heaves I'm not quite so worried about my band.

I had a 6" subway club sandwich for lunch the other day. Oh it was wonderful! I haven't given in to the call of the cinnabon! Not yet, and I'm avoiding being anywhere near where I could find one. I figure better safe than sorry.