EGD and venting

Hello all, I had an EGD yesterday to see what is going on with the pouch and stoma. Being able to eat large quantities and never feeling full made doc take a look, also I've been having lots of heartburn lately. Well, I wish I had some answers, but Doc I never came to speak with me afterwards. I was given two prescriptions... but for what.. I have no idea. Nice huh? My next appt isn't for 4 weeks. I've been dealing with "what is going on" for over 3 months now, and still don't have any answers. I haven't lost a pound or an inch since Aug, and have been working out regularly. Then to top off the morning, I asked my Dad to pick me up and drive me to my car (he lives 5 min from the hos). Big deal right? Well for him it was. I had to wait almost an hour for him, then he starting giving me a bunch of crap about having to wait for me. He had gone in to ask where I was and didn't use the right name, first or last... so of course they didn't know where I was.... I said thanks anyway, and I got out of the car, to walk to mine and then he started cussing at me out the window to not slam his "F'g" car door. (which I didn't) Nice again huh? I of course yelled back at him, and he came back at me... so I just cried the whole way home, and left him 2 not so nice messages on his answering machine thanking him for never being there and never doing anything for me, ever. A bit of quick background, he and my egg donor sep when I was eight, he's never done anything for me, saw him occasionally, never been there, not financially, not emotionally, never. He's also bi-polar with cronic depression, emphasema and tremors and a recovering (?) alcoholic. So I'm writing him off as I have my mother who hasn't had anything to do with me or my kids in over 2 years. (She's a lot worse emotionally than my dad, and very abusive to me growing up). Not a big loss really when you consider what they add to my and my kids lives, which is nothing. And I wonder why I am m/o and why I have such problems with food..... If this is TMI, I apologize, but I just needed to voice it... T

Vent away, that is what we are here for. I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Maybe you could call the Dr.'s office and ask what the results were from the EGD. Take care, and hang in there!!! and vent any time you need too!!! Dana

Aw Tina sweetie I'm so sorry you are having a tough time I hate that you had to go through so much when you were young and even now (((hugs))) When you go through that much stress its true that its no wonder that we hold onto the pounds. I have heard someone state before... "The more weight we carry on our shoulders the heavier we become." Isn't that so true. Its hard to care for ourselves when we are so pre-occupied in our minds over things going wrong or kids to take care of or feeling for others constantly and not being able to focus on healing ourselves. But look at you! You are looking so beautiful and, even though it being hard, have taken a stand! Hang in there sweetie!!! I am shocked that they did not see you after the EGD!!! They didn't even tell you what they found and why you were taking those meds! Call that office and find out. Vernett is such a sweetie she will look up your file and tell you. I went to see Dr. Wynn on friday and I guess the loss of Brett is maybe hard for them. I too can eat ALOT. I asked her about that and she was very unconcerned and stated that from months 9-18 it will become very very hard and that our pouches stretch to like 12 ounces and we can hold ALOT more food and that we had to really be careful of what we eat. I agreed and said it sure is getting hard!!! Almost like before surgery. She just shook her head yes. Then told me that I was only to eat 3 and ONLY 3 meals a day with NO snacking in between. Then stated that if I needed to have a snack to have it around dinner time and make it healthy. Wooooo... its gonna be hard but I need to really do that and break the grazing habit that I have! Being able to eat so much is super scary!!!! She seemed very unconcerned and knew it would happen. Sooo she said just to prepare myself and get things under control. Which I pretty much knew I would have to do that but didnt think the effects of the surgery would wear off so much. Well I wish you all the best and hope that your results from the EGD show something comon and that you have no complications. Big hugs to you!!! (((hugs))) Hang in there Elizabeth M

((((((((((((((TINA))))))))))))))))) So sorry you have to go through this. Emailing you my number and an invite for a drop in later. Dianne

Oh and I forgot to mention... I got two rx's after my egd (carafate and prevacid) and that was because it was an ulcer, but you should call and find out. Dianne

Tina, Hope all went well with the testing.....As for the other situation here is a big (((HUG))) for you!

Tina, Roomie, friend. OMG. I wished I showed up at the hospital anyway. I should have done what I wanted to and waited for you. Then you could have been spared some of this torment. Next time I won't listen to you. I keep getting different vibes from you. I truely wanted to be there for you. It's because I care so much and know how tough it is for you. Please lean on me. I am so strong and I do care. E

Tina - Sorry you had a tough time yesterday. Really, you should ask for help here. THere are many of us who would be willing to help out. The more you 'rely' on the unreliable people, the harder they seem to make things on you. As hard as it is to push away from them, stick to it! I would definitely call the office to see what is going on with the results from the EDG. Thank you for the email to my mom. She got a hoot from the clown & the well wishes from everyone! Valerie