Grab a chair cause this update is long!
Yes. I do know and I appreciate it very much!
Now see, this is the crap that upsets me. No one went over any sort of dietary instructions with me when I was discharged. Neither of the docs explained anything to me about what I could eat and what to avoid but then again, I didn't see Dr Brader at all after the scope and only met with Dr. Parikh for a few minutes afterwards to go over the results, the physician assistant who met with me and wrote up my discharge papers didn't tell me anything and neither did my nurse who actually discharged me. At the time, I was so out of it because of all the happy juice they gave me that I didn't even think to ask. When I was finally able to see straight, I checked my discharge papers and all it said was to eat a "soft diet" but that's it. I'm assuming that I'm supposed to stick with that until my follow up appointment with Dr. Parikh in a few weeks?? I dunno. Honestly, it's not that big of a deal because I'm so afraid to eat anything else but it's just the principle of it all. Shouldn't I have been educated on this before I went home? **sigh** I'll give him a call though tomorrow to double check everything. It never hurts to play it safe and make that quick phone call....Also, I'm going to start keeping a list of foods I should avoid so if you happen to think of anything else, just let me know and I'll add it to the list...Of course I'll do my own research on it but it always helps to get ideas from others who have actually experienced this themselves.
I'm on the Carafate horse pills - 1 gram 4 times a day and Prilosec 40 mg twice a day because my insurance company sucks and won't allow me to have Nexium until I've tried in "good faith" a less expensive tier 1 drug..friggin *******s that they are.
Yes, this has been really tough on John. He worries so much about me and it breaks his heart that I've been sick for so long and he can't do anything to help me. He's been absolutely wonderful thru all of this though and I couldn't have asked for a better husband or friend.
Now see, this is the crap that upsets me. No one went over any sort of dietary instructions with me when I was discharged. Neither of the docs explained anything to me about what I could eat and what to avoid but then again, I didn't see Dr Brader at all after the scope and only met with Dr. Parikh for a few minutes afterwards to go over the results, the physician assistant who met with me and wrote up my discharge papers didn't tell me anything and neither did my nurse who actually discharged me. At the time, I was so out of it because of all the happy juice they gave me that I didn't even think to ask. When I was finally able to see straight, I checked my discharge papers and all it said was to eat a "soft diet" but that's it. I'm assuming that I'm supposed to stick with that until my follow up appointment with Dr. Parikh in a few weeks?? I dunno. Honestly, it's not that big of a deal because I'm so afraid to eat anything else but it's just the principle of it all. Shouldn't I have been educated on this before I went home? **sigh** I'll give him a call though tomorrow to double check everything. It never hurts to play it safe and make that quick phone call....Also, I'm going to start keeping a list of foods I should avoid so if you happen to think of anything else, just let me know and I'll add it to the list...Of course I'll do my own research on it but it always helps to get ideas from others who have actually experienced this themselves.
I'm on the Carafate horse pills - 1 gram 4 times a day and Prilosec 40 mg twice a day because my insurance company sucks and won't allow me to have Nexium until I've tried in "good faith" a less expensive tier 1 drug..friggin *******s that they are.
Yes, this has been really tough on John. He worries so much about me and it breaks his heart that I've been sick for so long and he can't do anything to help me. He's been absolutely wonderful thru all of this though and I couldn't have asked for a better husband or friend.
Val,
I was so glad to read your post. The details are important to many of us - and I'm wacky like you - I would have given anything to see my insides. I would have liked pics from my RNY for that matter :)
The smoking thing is absolutely necessary - and while I have quit before I also smoke now...not nearly as much as I used to as both my employment places have banned smoking at all on the campus' Dr. Pupkova had told me once that there is a "100% chance of developing ulcers if you smoke" and of course, as any good smoker goes, I ignored that statement. I must admit, your recent trials and tribulations have really hit home with me. I will be setting a quit date....probably will be March 1 and we can comiserate.
Thank you for being so open and honest and please know continued prayers are going out to you and John. You guys are both very important to us, and we are so glad to have found you and I know I for one am grateful to be able to call you guys friends,
Pam
I was so glad to read your post. The details are important to many of us - and I'm wacky like you - I would have given anything to see my insides. I would have liked pics from my RNY for that matter :)
The smoking thing is absolutely necessary - and while I have quit before I also smoke now...not nearly as much as I used to as both my employment places have banned smoking at all on the campus' Dr. Pupkova had told me once that there is a "100% chance of developing ulcers if you smoke" and of course, as any good smoker goes, I ignored that statement. I must admit, your recent trials and tribulations have really hit home with me. I will be setting a quit date....probably will be March 1 and we can comiserate.
Thank you for being so open and honest and please know continued prayers are going out to you and John. You guys are both very important to us, and we are so glad to have found you and I know I for one am grateful to be able to call you guys friends,
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
LOL! We're sooo much alike. I love it! I would have given anything for pics of my RNY...The only thing I do actually have are MRI pics of my sinuses and my spine. I whip them out every once in a while when I feel like reminiscing.....LOL
Yes, the smoking is definitely going to stop. I can't do it cold turkey though. I've tried it that way numerous times before and it never worked out very well for poor John..lol...My PCP is out of the office until the 16th but once she's back I'll be able to see her and discuss some options to help me quit. I'm not going to play games with this because from what I've been reading, once you develop one ulcer, you're probably most definitely going to develop another and I do not want that to happen. Let me know when you decide on a definite quit date and maybe we can help support each other if you want.
I can not thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Listening to me whine on the phone for an hour at a time, checking in on me, updating everyone while I was in the hospital. You went above and beyond and I am soooo lucky to have you and everyone else here on the PA boards for that matter, in my life.
Hugs!!
Yes, the smoking is definitely going to stop. I can't do it cold turkey though. I've tried it that way numerous times before and it never worked out very well for poor John..lol...My PCP is out of the office until the 16th but once she's back I'll be able to see her and discuss some options to help me quit. I'm not going to play games with this because from what I've been reading, once you develop one ulcer, you're probably most definitely going to develop another and I do not want that to happen. Let me know when you decide on a definite quit date and maybe we can help support each other if you want.
I can not thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Listening to me whine on the phone for an hour at a time, checking in on me, updating everyone while I was in the hospital. You went above and beyond and I am soooo lucky to have you and everyone else here on the PA boards for that matter, in my life.
Hugs!!
Hey Val, first of all, stop apologizing. You don't have to update us every day. Just every other day. LOL!! just kidding. I'm glad that they have figured out what is going on and are taking steps to make it better. It takes a lot to admit our downfalls and admitting is the first step. I quit smoking a few years ago myself and have often thought about going back, but so far, I have not. Do what you need to do to get healthy and keep coming to us for support. We are here for you!
Get better soon!
Get better soon!
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Hey there Lisa! Thanks for all the well wishes!
I know it's very annoying to hear someone keep saying that they're sorry all the time and I'm sorry about that..HA HA HA! I can't help it. I get it from my mother. She's the same exact way. I guess it was just that everyone was sooo concerned about me and I didn't want anyone to think I was being unappreciative of their concern and support. I'll try to do better with the sorries though, promise : )
Yes, I'll definitely do whatever it takes to get back to being healthy again and I will definitely come to all of you if I'm having a tough day with it. My OH family is the absolute best when it comes to support and I know you will all help me get over any hurdles I might come across.
Thanks again!
Hugs!!
I know it's very annoying to hear someone keep saying that they're sorry all the time and I'm sorry about that..HA HA HA! I can't help it. I get it from my mother. She's the same exact way. I guess it was just that everyone was sooo concerned about me and I didn't want anyone to think I was being unappreciative of their concern and support. I'll try to do better with the sorries though, promise : )
Yes, I'll definitely do whatever it takes to get back to being healthy again and I will definitely come to all of you if I'm having a tough day with it. My OH family is the absolute best when it comes to support and I know you will all help me get over any hurdles I might come across.
Thanks again!
Hugs!!
Hi Kate! Thank you so much for the love and prayers. They're greatly appreciated!!
Smoking is such a strong addiction and quitting is alot tougher than some people realize. When I quit the first time for those 7 years, it was tough but every time I tried to quit after I picked up again it just seemed to be 10 times harder and I always failed at it. I personally think it has alot to do with not being able to compensate with food. That make any sense? Regardless though, I'll find a way to do it this time. I'm not going to let it beat me. My health is worth the fight.
Thanks again!!
Hugs!!
Smoking is such a strong addiction and quitting is alot tougher than some people realize. When I quit the first time for those 7 years, it was tough but every time I tried to quit after I picked up again it just seemed to be 10 times harder and I always failed at it. I personally think it has alot to do with not being able to compensate with food. That make any sense? Regardless though, I'll find a way to do it this time. I'm not going to let it beat me. My health is worth the fight.
Thanks again!!
Hugs!!
Hi Susan!
You're absolutely right and it's a huge relief to finally have the answers and know that it can be fixed. I suffered for far too long with all of this. It started out small and then just began to snowball over the last few months.
As of right now, we're not sure about the 28th. Our 10th wedding anniversary is the 26th and if John is off that Saturday we were going to try to take a day trip somewhere but honestly I don't see that working out too well due to finances. We won't be 100% positive until it gets a little closer. I would like to come down though because I missed the last 2 and I miss all of you very much!!
You're absolutely right and it's a huge relief to finally have the answers and know that it can be fixed. I suffered for far too long with all of this. It started out small and then just began to snowball over the last few months.
As of right now, we're not sure about the 28th. Our 10th wedding anniversary is the 26th and if John is off that Saturday we were going to try to take a day trip somewhere but honestly I don't see that working out too well due to finances. We won't be 100% positive until it gets a little closer. I would like to come down though because I missed the last 2 and I miss all of you very much!!
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