8 month follow up with surgeon

Thank you Brian. 

That is why I love this board so much.  My attitude is better.  And your right.  I do not want surgery.  That's for sure.  And the good news is that I am not showing any signs of Mal Nutrition.  And I am still losing weight.  Thos are all really good things, I just have to try and not get depressed about not eating solid food :(

I will check out the Revision Board.

Linda

Well damn that sucks big time!  I am so sorry.  So get into loving slider foods I guess.  I feel so bad for you.  I just saw the posting and I was hoping to see some good news from you, but dang it.  I am sorry!!!!

Love ya bunches, D

Oh Ms. Linda,

I am sorry that your Dr. could not be of more help.  I can only imagine the frustration!  I guess stretching is better than an open surgery.  I shall pray that this next stretching is the one, as I am sure surgery is not what you are wanting.  What does your GI person say?  Let;'s keep stretching?  Does your insurance offer a 2nd opinion?  If it does you may want to see what someone else thinks.  Just an option. There are always new ways of doing everything these days and maybe they have come  up with something to solve this your doctor is not even aware of yet?  I don't know maybe I am wishfull thinking, I just hope you get better and can eat real food soon.  Take care and see you in Long Beach in  week from tomorrow.

Rhonda

Thanks Diane and Rhonda.

I am going to ask My GI doctors about options.  I absolutely do not want surgery, but maybe there could be something else out there.  If after the next time, it doesn't work then I will be getting a 2nd opinion.

Thanks for all the support, in the mean time.  I guess it will be protein shakes,refried beans and pureed chili. 


Linda

Wow hunny, I am not sure what to say other than if you don't agree with what he is saying, I would get a second opinion..

I am sorry you are still having so many problems, but I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers..

Good Luck and keep us posted..

Hugs,
Jenn

Thank you.

I was just frustrated when I wrote that.  I am better now.  I just have to be patient.  I just want to eat something other than refried beans.  It seems like I have had nothing but beans for 8 months now, and I get a little frustrated.

I don't want another surgery, so I just have to keep going back every 4-6 weeks with the hope that sooner or later it will work.

Thanks for the support.  I really appreciate it

Linda

Well what you are going through is very frustrating, even for the strongest of people. I am sorry you have to be in those shoes.. It is hard to be stuck eating such a limited amount of food, and I give you props for doing so well. It is okay to vent, so VENT AWAY!! I am here to listen and help in any way I can.

I pray it will work for you  soon, and that you are able to put this chapter of your life behind you..

Keep that chin up. You are doing great given the cards that were dealt to you..

PM me if you ever need me.. I am happy to support you in any way I can.

Hugs Linda,
Jenn