May 24 Surgery Day

[summerset 5,265]

I take PPI and also Ursofalk (in case it's a mix of bile reflux and acid reflux). Haven't been bothered with volume reflux since the surgery so it's still way better than before.

Yes, I had hernia repair but there's still the possibility of a recurrent hernia. That's why they want to take a look. Catastrophizing is awful and I'm really good at it. It took a while to calm myself down but it's still kind of nagging in the back of my brain. "What if there will still be reflux and then barrett's esophagus and worse?! What if I need another surgery to get an RNY anastomosis? And what if then there is still a problem?!"

I guess you know what I'm getting at.

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

It's a good thing they are checking for you. I am sure you will do just fine and the fix will be uneventful. When I went to the ER last week for my gallbladder I felt so defeated. Four months post-op and this is second hospital stay! Although losing 65lbs it is worth it. Hopefully getting Thai gallbladder out I will be drama free for a while????

[summerset 5,265]

@@Lindsey Skinner Abbott: It's still wait and see so far. Nobody wants to perform surgery without knowing all the facts. There will also be a ph-metrie (I'm sure of that) to find out if it's bile reflux or acid reflux.

I guess another hospital stay (at least overnight) for diagnostics is in near sight. Blah.

[Pup 217]

Awe man, it's happening....lol. yep, I'm starting to shed some hair. How are the other May 24thers?

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[Lana R. 31]

@@Pup mine started 2...im taking Biotin and using nioxin system...hopefully wont last long!!!

[summerset 5,265]

Having noticed anything but I might add that my hair is cut very, very short.

[Pup 217]

Mine is also pretty short....I already don't notice it falling out as much as I did a week ago.

We need to add some before and after pics girls.

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[summerset 5,265]

Meh, I have bad bursitis in the right shoulder. On sick leave now and I guess it will be the next week as well as I'm still on oxycodone, cortisone and metamizol. Not being able to take NSAIDs stinks but luckily there are alternatives.

[summerset 5,265]

Ladies (and maybe Gentlemen as well), will you let me whine a little bit?

I'm still seriously bothered by this inflamed shoulder. This bursitis is more crippling than I expected it to be. May I say pain? Like ... PAIN?

Today I got a pain killer patch from my GP so absorption will be guaranteed and I don't feel good about all of this. On Monday I have my next appointment at the orthopedist, either for starting the shock wave therapy (I have major calcifications) or for getting another cortisone shot, depending on how things develop during the weekend.

I feel restless. I'm afraid I'm gaining weight (I don't have, just weighed myself) as my activity is near zero. I just realized how active I usually am. OTOH that feels quite good, OTOH it makes me feel a bit helpless right now as well.

Have to stop typing now. Yup, that causes pain as well. It boils down to TV and reading.

[Pup 217]

Ladies (and maybe Gentlemen as well), will you let me whine a little bit?

I'm still seriously bothered by this inflamed shoulder. This bursitis is more crippling than I expected it to be. May I say pain? Like ... PAIN?

Today I got a pain killer patch from my GP so absorption will be guaranteed and I don't feel good about all of this. On Monday I have my next appointment at the orthopedist, either for starting the shock wave therapy (I have major calcifications) or for getting another cortisone shot, depending on how things develop during the weekend.

I feel restless. I'm afraid I'm gaining weight (I don't have, just weighed myself) as my activity is near zero. I just realized how active I usually am. OTOH that feels quite good, OTOH it makes me feel a bit helpless right now as well.

Have to stop typing now. Yup, that causes pain as well. It boils down to TV and reading.

I'm so sad you're going through this. I've heard the pain from that is terrible.

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[summerset 5,265]

Thanks for your answer. The pain is bad. I never had to take opioids for pain (luckily!), except for the first few hours after surgery, when I had a pump.

I just napped for half an hour using a meditation app. Going to have some hot coffee now. I feel cold when I don't move.

[summerset 5,265]

My shoulder seems to be better, still not good but better. I still have that pain killer patch on. On sick leave for another week.

How are you all doing? Everyone alright?

[Lana R. 31]

i just hit my 100 pounds lost!!! im 8 pounds away from my goal weight...how is everyone else doing?

[yescres07 91]

Hello ladies!!! I've been MIA but I always have you in my thoughts I always wonder how you guys are doing and progressing I am so far 84 pounds down...there are some days I can't believe this is still me! My hair definitely fell off in clumps so I went for the big chop and went very short and absolutely love it. Had some issues with blood and Iron loss needed transfusions but things are looking up...have you guys had issues accepting what you see in the mirror? I feel like I still see my post op self at times...I hope this doesn't sound weird but I missed u all so much xoxo

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[yescres07 91]

Before and after 252 vs 164 so grateful for this blessing...God is good ????

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