kellieangle

Recently had an episode of reflux that caused me to aspirate my own stomach contents...two words....GROSS, and OUCH! I have had reflux on and off since November of last year and in Dec went for a barium swallow. Dr said nothing was wrong so wrote me as script for some zantac and I was on my way. Well this particular episode was so bad if I could have had a conversation with someone I would have been talking to 9-1-1 because I couldnt breath between coughing and the acid in my lungs...not cool. I eventually got it under control and decided to call my Dr. Guess what....on holidays for another 2 weeks!!! I then called the smartshape number to talk to one of the nurses there and they were all busy. I left a message...didnt hear back for 2 days!!!!! Finally talked to the nurse this morning about it and she said if it happens again to call the DR....(duh!) or go to emergency. She also is wanting me to go for another barium swallow and to have a defill. At this point I am so tired of the reflux I want the dang thing defilled just for a break! I do appreciate how it keeps me in check but it is so painful at times. Sorry for the vent.

congrats! that is so exciting!

I also have alot of reflux, coughing, and on occasion regergitation in the night. Its awful...I have been taking 2 extra strength zantac a day just coping with it. I guess Monday I will be calling my doc up. Its been since dec since I have seen him so I guess its time for a check up anyway.

How often do you work out? What are you doing? I would love to hear what everyone else is doing. I seem to have no time for the gym being a mom with 2 little ones while working.

How do you guys get your calories...I find even tho im eating frequently during the day I get uncomfortably full when trying to get enough. I have been adding protein shakes to my diet to increase my calories but i find even those fill me up. I have a really hard time with raw veggies and most fruits so its hard to pack those kinds of things to work with me. Starches are impossible because they almost always get stuck. I guess im just having trouble being on the go and on such restrictions. I would love to hear what eveyone else is doing.

Some days I am only getting prob between 600-800 calories. That for me is 1 Protein shake and some supper. And yes I do love Peanut Butter...in fact i make most of my Protein shakes with it!