Feeling much better......

[David LaPell]

Well, the doctors and I are making progress. For the last 30 days plus I have not been able to eat any solid food at all without it coming back up and some liquids too. I have lost over 50 pounds and after just having my spinal column stimulator in at the end of November and recovery has been slow and now even slower since this. Last week I had an upper GI (not enough four letter words to describe that) and they found acid reflux and a hiatal hernia but no cause for this) so I went and saw a GI doc on Wednesday because my doctor couldn't think of anything else. The GI doc rushed a endoscopy and a colonoscopy which they did this morning. The GI doc is not at all happy with my family doc because they waited so long to get me referred to him. Well, I had both this morning, I slept through the first but lucky me I woke up during the colonoscopy which was interesting to watch on camera, now I know how Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain feels. The good news, at least some of it is that they found a food bolous in my stomach which they have no idea where it came from, but they pumped air in my stomach and it slipped through. That was blocking the food coming in and emptying out so nothing was digesting. It is a possibility that the meds I was taking post op slowed down the system and essentially calcified the mass. They still have a few things to check, but everything else is clean and I am in excellent health plumbing wise but they are going to do some biopsies and a catscan but I have been eating today for the first time since New Years. I have to take it easy and start off with soft foods, but the tomato soup and lobster bisque I have had tonight tasted better than anything I have eaten in a very long time. Luckily we caught this before it got worse and I am glad once the docs got on the same page things have progressed quickly. The GI doc though is being very thorough because he had one patient with the stimulator like this that had some issues just like mine so he and the surgeon are getting together to compare notes. Hopefully there won't be a problem because this thing was very painful putting in, I don't want to take it out. But one hurdle is over and if ll goes well I am looking forward to making some Brunswick stew next week.

 

[snubbyfan]

I've been hoping to hear some good news from you. Hoping you get better and everythings groovy.

 

[timn8er]

Man that is great news! It is incredible how food tastes after
something like that isn't it? My last hospital "Fun Time" I was
on a feeding tube for months. I remember joking with the nurses, asking if the bag they were changing out had the rare
filet mignon & fully loaded baked potato I'd ordered. I recall
getting to a point that I wasn't hungry, just craving flavor. I hope they found everything they needed to find for you & best
of luck on your recovery.

 

[rwsmith]

Wow

Just Wow. That's some real mess and am glad you are doing better.

 

[Texas Star]

David-

I don't fully understand what all you described, but I have had incompetent doctors, so I know how you feel about that!

And I've had colonoscopies. Not as bad as I'd feared and I watched on the monitor. Interesting. I hope no one puts off getting one that could save their life because they fear any pain or embarassment. I had some ployps removed that would have eventually become cancerous had they not been removed.

 

[jgh4445]

Great news David. Hope you get better and better quick time!

 

[H Richard]

Having spent more than my fair share of time with doctors, and back problems, surgeries, etc, I wish you well. I understand how it is.

 

[ancient-one]

Hope things keep getting better. Medical problems are not fun.

 

[Sprefix]

WOW!! I hope all goes well from now on. Every day is a blessing and hopefully you have many more with this awful stuff behind you. Get better and best of luck........

 

[A10]

That is a heck of an ordeal for you Dave but I'm glad they were finally able to find the problem!

 

[pawncop]

Glad you are better. Hope progress continues.

 

[woodsltc]

Glad to hear you are feeling better and beginning to enjoy meals again....I remember reading your previous thread explaining the problems you were having and was worried they might not find a way to correct it. This is really good news.

Don

 

[TACC1]

Three cheers, and open the pantry!
Really good news, wouldn't want you getting all cranky, and stuff.
TACC1

 

[trakskip]

Very glad you have positive results. If you have some down time ck with 4Js in another thread for some post procedure therapy
best wishes

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Glad to hear the good news David! Been there and done some of that and its not fun to be sure. Hope all goes well and you have a full recovery.

 

[nawilson]

David, that is good news! I have enjoyed reading your posts, so please continue to get better!

 

[quneur]

Glad everything is working for you. Now, take the money you've saved in food and go out and buy a nice 686!

 

[Old 44 Guy]

That's good news Dave. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[V-35]

David,
I didn't know abour your problems when i bought the things that you advertised here on the forum. Really good to hear that you're feeling better and are on the mend.
Your posts are always enjoyable to read and I'll be praying for your full recovery.


Art

 

[DCWilson]

I'm really glad to hear some good news about your situation. I hope this is the end of the worst times and the beginning of happier health from here on out.

 

[chud333]

Good Luck with a continued recovery David.
We all wish you the best.

Chuck