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OKNEE FE + 3
on 2/3/13 9:30 am

thanks Heather

Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
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gardeninggal
on 2/3/13 9:10 am - Midland, Canada

You have certainly been through the mill and back! My sincerest wishes to you for a resolution and better health in the coming weeks.

Nancy

OKNEE FE + 3
on 2/3/13 9:18 am

VSG on 09/17/09

Thanks

Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/

starry957
on 2/3/13 9:18 am

Can I ask how long it took for the Hernia to be discovered and/or develop after surgery? What type of symptoms did you have?

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

OKNEE FE + 3
on 2/3/13 9:28 am

VSG on 09/17/09

mine was a hernia in the diaphragm. Initially I thought I had an ulcer. I had severe chest pain that radiated into my right shoulder. The pain became worse when I lay down. In fact I spent the three months before my surgery sleeping in a chair. I was coevinced at one point that I had atypical heart pain. It wasn't' until I had a laparoscopy that they realized the source of my pain was a hiatus hernia. The diagnosis was confirmed by a
barium swallow

Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/

(deactivated member)
on 2/3/13 9:46 am - Straford, Canada

How long did you put up with the symptoms before seeking medical attention and how long did it take to diagnose your hiatus hernia and was any or all that done by bariatric surgeons?

OKNEE FE + 3
on 2/3/13 11:19 am

VSG on 09/17/09

I had been battling GERD from HELL since the original surgery. My GI guy in Hamilton who followed my inflammatory bowel disease actually specialsizes in GERD and was managing the GERD with s ****tail of PPI's H2 inhibitors and other mend to promote digestion and speed transit through the GI tract . 2011 I started having nocturnal refuge which lead to numerous aspiration pneumonia (4 in that first year). I had knee surgery last March. The anesthesiologist had to use fibre optics to intubate. He called Hagen in to the OR to show him how eroded my esophagus was. When I approached Hagen regarding my suspicions that I had an ulcer he replied if I did I was already on all the ulcer meds there are to take. Went back to GI who played with the ****tail and added prescription strength maalox and suggested to Hagen he might consider a CT scan and laparoscopy. That was Easter and again Hagen saw no reason to scope.

Hagen was in Hamilton in late summer for some symposium my GI Guy was there too GI guy asked why he was trying to kill me. He tried to pull the "I had no idea you were having issues and I whistled the B.S. song. I was finally scoped in September.

Once it was confirmed I was scheduled for elective surgical repair 3 months later. I waited in fear that the entire stomach could incarcerate in my chest in which case I would need a cardiothoracic surgeon and would likely lose my stomach.

short answer too long directly related to medical mismanagement, IMHO

Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/

mermaidz
on 2/4/13 8:41 am - Brampton, Canada

You're way more patient than me. Hagen? is an asshole. I'd be up his ass with a mal practise suit. Especially being that you have so much proof.

Glad you're better though but next time ***** SLAP Hagen into reality or fire him totally.

That is a complete horror story and I agree.

I'\ll bring you a Timmies next time I'm in that joint

hugs kiddo .. get well soon.

Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.

Monica M.
on 2/3/13 9:19 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

Thanks for the info Chickie. Will drop in next week to say hey. Hugs.

OKNEE FE + 3
on 2/3/13 9:29 am

VSG on 09/17/09

thanks Monica

Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/

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