need help, everything is wrong...

[Tranquility 0]

Please help, still having problems here and would like some stories of similar experiences and speculations until I can find a doctor.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I'll try to keep this short...but since my entire body is falling apart it will take some time. I am desperate for someone to help me. I am so weary from this, it's like I need an advocate<o:p></o:p>

1.<o:p></o:p>

had the surgery one year ago.<o:p></o:p>

problems for the beginning, couldn't drink Water, problems with doctor response, finally had an unfill that I didn't know was there, still problems swallowing, insisted on barium swallow test and all, hospital confirmed esophageal spasm, doctor said the would go away, didn't so I went to ear, nose and throat doctor,.... and time passes<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

all the while my doctor doesn't help me, I scheduled an emergency appointment, her office is a distance drive away, she was not even present when I got there, I talked to the nurse and said I'd be back the following week., the following week, she is not there, even though I've called to report severe problems with drinking and eating.

<o:p></o:p>

I was feeling very uncomfortable with doctor not caring, or concerned <o:p></o:p>

Went back one last time, the doctor didn't know of anything when she entered the room even though I'd called the office every four or five days asking for help, <o:p></o:p>

so I had to start at the beginning to tell her what she should already know, <o:p></o:p>

She was unprofessional, she had the office coordinator present in the room for our exam?? the office coordinator even joined the <o:p></o:p>

conversation, saying that maybe I should take a particular laxative, doctor said...no..that's a good idea, but I think it might be wrong for the band...

what the he*ll?

<o:p>the doctor's motivation is obvious to me and she'd be stupid to think that I'm not aware</o:p>

decided not to use the doctor<o:p></o:p>

time passes and I don't eat well and the healthy foods don't go down<o:p></o:p>

losing weight, losing muscle, losing hair, feeling bad, looking bad<o:p></o:p>

still don't eat much and it would be so good to have a nice salad and fresh fruits<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

finally had time to look for a new doctor this summer, but find out that none within a 75 mile radius will take a patient of another doctor.<o:p></o:p>

called around in the dfw metro area to find a doctorwho is one the approved list, but it is difficult to know even which doctors do the procedure as this is not listed as a specialty.My insurance company coordinator even helped me over the phone for about an hour and 1/2! ..How can I find a doctor? then how do I choose?

<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

have burning, pulling pain in the muscles under and around arms and back, both left and right sides, someone suggested neuropathy?? what!?<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

Can someone please help me with a solution; I know the first thing on the list is to find a new doctor...but how? I've spent days and days this summer trying, and now I go to work next week. help<o:p></o:p>

Edited August 8, 2010 by denouement

[tinksmom 0]

If you suspect nerve pain you should check with your GP. I have nerve pain in low low back. I asked rheumatologist for Lyrica or Cymabalta and got samples first of Lyrica...worked well but common side effect is weight gain - 5 lbs the first week!...then Cymbalta...common side effect is loss of appetite but I think I will muddle through. It made a HUGE difference...still some pain but far less.

As far as doctors are concerned you might see if the hospitals nearby have bariatric programs. I am near Houston and you can't spit without hitting a doctor who does banding. I can't believe there is no doctor there who won't take a transfer, especially if you might need a removal which would be more pennies in their pockets.

[knixon39 0]

I live in Dallas and used "True Results" who has 4 locations around Texas. They are an awesome and supportive group. As for the Spasm in the Esophogus, my daughter had the surgery with me on 7/21 and she had that to. They removed the saline from her band for now, but told her to resolve the issues, need to drink something each day as warm as you can stand it and it relaxes the muscles in the throat and opens them up. Give it a try... Good luck.