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OT: Health update

I was speaking with Karen yesterday and thought it would be easier, for those so incluinced to read, if I just updated the group as a whole.

The results are in: NO gallbladder issues, and NOT an ulcer either!

I had an endoscopy done this morning (fully awake, thank you, which is not something for those with low pain thresholds and definitely not something I would suggest to the general population, but I had a bad reaction to valium before and refused to have anything remotely related to it this time). So, since I didn't have the loopy meds, I'm able to sit and type, though hubby doesn't want me near the sewing machine tonight...lol.

Anyway, the results are: gastritis, esophagitis, duodenitis, and...drumroll please....hiatal hernia! First sentence under "what is a hiatal hernia?" states that it is common in people age 50 and over....um, I *just* turned 36!!! So....went through all the suggestions including discussing the option of surgery (rejected) and the bottom line is that it is no longer an option for me to smoke and I have to lose at least 5, preferably 10 pounds and get exercising more, which will help strengthen my abdominal muscles and hopefully start closing this thing off. Doc said, for someone as young as me, this is one of the worst he has seen....in fact, he hasn't seen one this bad in a while in the "older" population. SO.......smoking gone, coffe down to half cup in the morning and half cup at night at the most, and once I drop the children off at school, I will be rotating exercises: treadmill, WiiFit, Weider home gym, toning exercises from when I was trying to lose "baby fat". As it gets warmer, I will move from the treamill to the track at the school. NOw that I have inherited DHs old MP3 player, it should make the time go faster and more enjoyably.

This royally sucks...but at least it's not cancer or the need for major surgery.

Larisa

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larisavann
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larisavann

Hi Larisa,

I'm sorry about the hiatal hernia and the extra issues it's bringing. But as you said, fortunately it isn't something more serious, AND at least there is something you can do to help it. With so many health issues a person doesn't have that option.

Feel better soon!

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Michelle C

What a relief to know what it is, and that it is something that is manageable!

-Irene

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IMS

Larisa I woke up one morning when I was 19 with a hiatal hernia. I won't bore you with the details except to say I was in the hospital several days later waiting for surgery when the thing forcibly closed up. Fast. X-rays confirmed the closure, but I was told it would come back. Yep. Many times in the past 30 years I've had baddddddddddd recurrences. That narcotic cocktail is quite familiar to me. Maloxx with morphine and something else that I can't remember. It's wonderful to feel that numbing stuff trickle down to the spot in the middle of my chest where the fire has been burning. Last time it "woke up" I ended up with temporarily paralyzed arms. Just couldn't move them for the pain.

So do what the doctor says and definitely give up the ciggies and coffee. I found soda pop to be really bad. Anything with fizz is a no- no. And mustard. I'm sure you will find what works and doesn't for you.

Good luck and keep us posted and I'm really glad you don't have anything life threatening.

Sunny

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Sunny

I'll be praying for you as you embark on your new lifestyle. Goodness. Do take good care of yourself.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Taking off the weight helped my sil with similar problems. Sounds like an easier fix than any type of surgery!

One of my sisters used to work with pt patients. She said over time she figured out that drs. tell everyone that their problem is the 'worst he has seen' for one reason or another. I guess folks want to really need a problem so docs feel like they make patients happy if they win the prize for the worst. Kind of weird but when you start listening to folks I think sis is right. Just an FYI.

I'm glad you can be in control of your health issues. Hope you are feeling better soon.

TAria

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Taria

Consider this -- if you quit smoking and eat healthy and lose weight and exercise more, you'll be healthier overall and probably feel better. It's probably all stuff you should do even if you weren't having any health problems. Those are common New Year resolutions for a lot of people. This just gives you a little extra incentive to do it. Consider joining Weight Watchers or some other support group to help with the weight loss and maybe a "Y" or health club where you can get some group fitness classes. If money is an issue for your family, most Y's have "scholarships" so you can get reduced rates, and there are often lots of family-type activities.

Julia > I was speaking with Karen yesterday and thought it would be easier,

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Julia in MN

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