Long overdo Update

Hi everyone, Hope your 4th of July was a pleasant one.  I halped my grand daughter celebrate her 2nd birthday.  I bought her a 3 wheeled scooter and helmet.  She loves it.   On to my update.  Sorry it has taken so long to get this done.  First Duncan's office dropped the ball  -as if that is a surprise-  and didn't get my referral done although I had called them several times.  I went in for my 3 month checkup and followup and when I saw Lori and Hobson they were furious with their staff.  I personally heard al lot of words being sternly yelled to the staff.  Needless to say, I got everything taken care of fiinally (although I think they forgot to do my bloodwork-do we get bloodwork at 3 months?)  I didn't realize it until I got home that they didn't order it.   While Hobson was examining me I almost hit him.  He kept palpating my abdomin, trying to figure out why it is so tender.  And it HURT.  He was trying to distract me but asking me difficult questions but then I couldn't take it anymore and actually raised my hand to slap him away.  In my head I was thinking it was my oldest grand daughter poking me where it hurt on purpose.  He saw my hand raise and jumped back.  He said you could draw my insides exactly just by tracing the tender areas.  He was just so perplexed.  They want me to stay on the Carafate and Prevacid.  Of course I got the first one refilled but not the antacid.  When I told the new doctor about not getting the prevacis he said he had a script that medicaid would cover.  His nurse called it in but medicaid again said no.  I will talk with them today to see if we can get it worked out. I saw the new GI specialist last week.  I loved him.  He was so thorough.  I am going to go into South Fulton on the 30th of July to have both an Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy.    They wanted to do it a bit sooner but the bowel prep is terrible.  I have to drink a whole gallon of it within 24 hours.  I have a feeling it is not going to go down well or stay down either.    They actually give you neasea meds for right before you start the drink and then for every 6 hours.  Sounds encouraging doesn't it?  Not!  Because of this I wanted the procedure to be done on a Monday so I could have the day before to wollow in my own misery (actually hoping for the best here) in my own apartment, near my own toilet and bed, without my grand daughters.   I wanted to thank everyone for their ongoing support in here.    I don't know where I would be without OH and all my friends in here.  I seem to meet a new support person in here almost every day. 

Glad to hear you are doing better!   Love Ya Too! Nicole

Hi pat, Hang in there!  I hope this all gets worked out soon.  Seems like this has been going on for you for a bit of time now.  Hopefully, I will see you on the 11th at the Conyers dinner.  I was also just wanting to encourage you and thank you for being a great support for me as well.  I, too, share in the thought that we all need each other and all have something to teach and to learn!  See you soon. Beth

Oh dear...I wish I knew you were having this sooner..Did you know there is a virtual colonscopy..They do it at the the same places they do the ct, and MRI scans..It would maybe have saved you a lot of problems..How old ar you?I am 58 going on 59, and I have aprehensions about my age and complications..So do keep me updated, and how old are you? Trisha

I am 48 years old.  I think because they are looking for things other then just phollyps that they have to do a regular colonoscopy, along witht he fact that medicaid probably wouldn't pay for it.  Anything new and easy they don 't seem to like.  They said that because of my surgery they would have a more difficult time getting into the top of the intestines.  Usually they can go down further witht the endoscopy.  Instead they will have to go up much further witht the colonoscopy. I have heard of several people with advanced age having the surgery.  I heard just yesterday of a man that had the surgery a year ago at the age of 70.  Don't think I would have done it if I was 70 but .... who knows.  I think that at my age it is a good thing that I am doin git for my health.  The word skinny doesn't even come into it.  I just want health and mobility. 

YOu are so right..It has to do with health..I know that if I didn't get this done, the weight would continue to climb..I want to be mobile,feel good and be healthy.I have 5 grandchildren, and I want to keep up with them.. Sorry you can't get the virtual done..They will probabley do them rountinely in another 5 years..... Onve again look forward to seeing you at the support group.. Peace Trisha

Good Luck!! Pat I’ll keep you on my prayer, everything will go well for you. Kay.

Kay,  I want to thank you and all my other new friends here on the GA board for all the support you have given me during my recent troubles.  It is difficult for me to admit that I am not in top form.  I am the type of person the doctors have to drag how I really am out of me.  LOL.  I am so trying to improve my thinking and admit and ask for help and support when I need it.   I appreciate you all so much.

Hello Pat,  I really hope that they find out what is going on and it is not too serious. I really hope that you get better really soon. I'm gald that you are my friend so take care and if there is anything that you need me to so just let me know.

Hello,  I am so sorry to hear that you are having these difficulties.  I hope all goes well for you and that things get turned around to your favor. Stay determined .... best wishes. ~peachy