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I have not been to a specialist for the acid, is that a gastroenterologist? I am now taking 2 Prevacids a day and my throat is in an icy fire all morning and then in the evening.

My abdominal pain has migrated to around the back right waist and I have nausea still.

Sounds horrible! Time for the gastroenterologist.... I don't know if its the same thing, but I had migrating pains under my ribs on both sides for around a year... much better now, not sure why.... haha maybe weight gain helped!? Anyway, my doc said it was probably strictures from the surgery... in the right place and position dependent... when I sit and slouch at the computer for hours.... it would really show up.

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I guess I was thinking that your typical urgent care/ER doesn't necessarily specialize in the nuances of WLS, chronic reflux etc. Seems like getting a good diagnosis would be more likely if being done methodically by a specialist.

Hope you are feeling better.


My drain comes out tomorrow - woo hoo!

I am doing pretty good all things considered...

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I guess I was thinking that your typical urgent care/ER doesn't necessarily specialize in the nuances of WLS, chronic reflux etc. Seems like getting a good diagnosis would be more likely if being done methodically by a specialist.

Hope you are feeling better.

My drain comes out tomorrow - woo hoo!

I am doing pretty good all things considered...

Glad your feeling better...

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Florinda hope you get sorted soon, sounds like you are in a lot of pain both physically and emotionally.

Sheryl glad the removal went well and that you are healing. Do you have to wait a certain amount of time before they put a new implant in? Don't do too much physical work that might annoy your wound.

Back to work Monday after a 2 week break. The first week I caught up with some chores at home then had a beautiful weekend at the coast ( in Wales - I did shout Hi Coops as I passed by). This week I have devoted to my mum and clearing a couple of more rooms. 1 skip, a lot of paint and some new carpets the 2 bedrooms are now clean and tidy. My mum now lives alone as my brother (49) has found love, got engaged and moved in with her. I'm so pleased for him and she is a nice lady and is good for him. This brother has had a bit of a rough life he is number 6 in the family and was born 2 months after my dad died. He has had a difficult relationship with mum ( bonding might of not happened cos she was in grief). He was a naughty boy in his teens and got in trouble and came to the attention of the authorities. Much to mums shame. Anyway long term unemployed in early 20s but when eldest brother was ill he became his carer so mum was able to have him home and he cared for him until he had to go into a home where more intense care could be given. Anyway brother passed and then miraculously no 6 got his first proper job. He was been in continuous employment ever since. Continued to live at home cos it was easy but relationship with mum didn't improve. Anyway quite mundane existence til he met his soulmate about 6 months ago... Nice ending for him. I did however make him move his 49 years of detritus out of the house this week so I could clean the room!!

Hope everyone is well, Autumn here and the leaves are beautiful. Just off to see James Bond film with hubby - not my cup of tea but he came to see suffragettes with me last week so I have go and see one he wants to see.

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Cathy, happy for your brother.... always nice to see a happy ending.

I went and took my driving tests yesterday and passed, so went out for my first motorcycle ride on real roads. Managed not to crash. Had a blast! Craig and I hopped on the 650 and he took me to some country roads around 15 minutes from here where I was set free to practice. 40 miles per hours seemed like 60.... First day a success. Cheers all.... K

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@@feedyoureye

That really does look fun! Have you been riding double with Craig for awhile before starting to learn and buy your own bike?

@@UK Cathy

The story of your brother could be made into a movie! I am happy he found someone after all these years.

Autumn is here, the leaves are probably past their prime now. I miss summer!

So, my implant removal went well,I am not nearly as upset about it as I had imagined. unfortunately, the drain is still in till next week...sigh!

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That really does look fun! Have you been riding double with Craig for awhile before starting to learn and buy your own bike?

Not much, a few times. He was never really comfortable with it, we are actually doing it more the last couple of weeks. I just had a mindset change, got the lessons and bought the bike within three weeks. We both went on the bike to the country road, then he just hung out and took photos from high ground where he could see me most of the time. No time like the present!

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I ask because I hate riding on the back nut am intrigued by riding somehow.

I have a feeling I may be pushing my luck since I plan to get a FAST horse in 2016...hmmmm

How.many of my 9 lives remain?

@@feedyoureye

That really does look fun! Have you been riding double with Craig for awhile before starting to learn and buy your own bike?

Not much, a few times. He was never really comfortable with it, we are actually doing it more the last couple of weeks. I just had a mindset change, got the lessons and bought the bike within three weeks. We both went on the bike to the country road, then he just hung out and took photos from high ground where he could see me most of the time. No time like the present!

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I think the bike does relate to horseback riding a bit.... a robot horse! Some of the same terms apply....like the saddle.... Of course the bike is not a live being... but I feel the wind in my hair ...and sometimes people say they "feel" like they are one with the right bike...

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Kim it sounds like you are enjoying your new 'horse'.

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Florinda, get to a gastroenterologist. That acid is nothing to fool around with . You're right. It develops into Barretts. It's important that you see a specialist!

I am bummed . I can't seem to lose an ounce. I did well all week and I am sure I gained it all back over the weekend. Went out dancing, and had a few drinks which I'm not supposed to do because of my liver, but good grief, I am 63 now. So drinks are full of calories and I snacked right along with my friends.

So glad to hear you got the drain out, Sheryl. Onward and Upward. Soon you'll have a new boob. I'm sure it can't come soon enough. You're probably not happy being lop sided. Can you use one of those pads you can buy in a fabric store? They put them in swim suits and fill out a bra nicely.

Hope everyone has a good week. I am going to try to eat right and I have physical therapy 3x a week.

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Well... I regained from the surgery and havent lost those few pounds yet either. I think when you are so close to goal we need to think in terme of 1-3 pounds a month, not a week!

Actually I am not very lopsided...hidden by clothes with an insert. Then I remembered..oh yeah, I got small implants to give that upper pole fullness so it realy is more of a"how you look nekkid" issue.

I went to a big blues event Sunday. Stayed too late, danced alot, drank too much and some guy tried to pick me up - ha. I had my drain cleverly hiddenbut wouldn't that have been a funny surprise. No I didn't take him up on it. Work is killing me today.... I cant party on Sunday and be sharp Monday at 5 am..uggg

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That sounds like a lot of fun. I love going out dancing. I go to the bars almost every weekend. The casino has good bands. I wish there was more choices here, but there aren't. I wish there were more choices in men too, HA!

I wish I could at least drop 10 lbs. I know once I get my head in gear and get back to the gym, I can lose something again. I'm a lot hungrier than I have been in years and that I don't like one bit.

I was so disgusted when I tried to put a pair of pants on and couldn't even get them up my thighs. I've not gained enough to not even be able to get them on. I thought they would just be tight, not that I couldn't even put them on. It's from not doing my weight lifting. I was much more compact before at this weight.

I'm so disgusted, but I can't seem to get my butt to the gym, just to physical therapy which is like nothing.

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Whew..I am back to goal. I gained like 5# from the implant removal.

Well, I am going out to dinner with the man I met out dancing on Sunday. I think he is too old for me, but he knows how to dance which carries huge bonus points!

Denise, here is a an idea, why not go to the gym right after PT. You are dressed, out there, anyway. So I am getting the impression this last surgery is working, right? I sure hope so after all you have been through.

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I have a Dr.'s appt tomorrow, so perhaps we shall see what is up. I may have been constipated from a case of severe dehydration, and my labs came back from the ER visit and indicate probably anemia. I feel ill after I eat anything and my acid doesn't seem to go away, regardless of my antacid use, and now I have diarrhea (sorry TMI). A lazy Dr will just use the catch-all of IBS, but that solves nothing....

Good news is that I did not gain any weight while in Italy. Disappointing news is that during all of this non eating I haven't lost any weight :(

I know I am in a severe depression, despite being on the highest dose of antidepressants ever. I see no point in anything, feel no joy, have zero desire, and find no worth in myself.

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