Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Llinda honey if I could quit I would quit, I've been trying for years - I really can't afford to smoke ($7.10/pack x 31 days = $310/month) but I can't seem to quit either. It's the only vice I have left - I don't drink, do drugs or sleep around, I need one vice just to know I'm alive. SuZieLlinda <2llama@...> wrote: I went in for my final visit yesterday with my doc before he moves. We congratulated each other on my perfect C-scan and heart test, but when I asked why still so much coughing he told me it was due to the emphysema. Told him I do not have it, nurse had given me the results over the phone. So Dr. Jeff showed me the results... not confirmed but strongly suspected by the specialist and himself... so double crap. He took me off the BP meds in case they were contributing, is not anemia related as it is my white count that is low, red is a bit low but nothing to fuss about yet this time. We discussed whether the tx might be causing the cough. He again said contributing is possible but would not explain my 54% lung diffusion (?) test result. I told him enough on the tests... I only have 10 more weeks to go on tx, if the cough doesn't improve after stopping then I will see the specialist again. They also started field burning yesterday. So far only a small amount of smoke has blown my way but that will change. I have been cautioned to stay indoors with windows closed.. ya right. No working air conditioner and I hate being inside... most of the time. Those idiots think it is better to burn the stubble than to till it into the ground... so much for improving the soil! Washington has begun limiting the burning, Idaho will catch up one of these centuries. So.... I am feeling a bit low today. Will bounce back just fine, but for now I need a pacifier. Speaking of Pacifiers... SuZie, Gail, Deb, Liz, and who ever else I'm not remembering that still smokes... QUIT IT NOW! Shit, I quit over 7 years ago thinking I was saving myself. Should never have started of course, but why didn't I quit sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Well, just damn, Llinda. Do try to stay out of the smoke though. Love, De crap I went in for my final visit yesterday with my doc before he moves. We congratulated each other on my perfect C-scan and heart test, but when I asked why still so much coughing he told me it was due to the emphysema. Told him I do not have it, nurse had given me the results over the phone. So Dr. Jeff showed me the results... not confirmed but strongly suspected by the specialist and himself... so double crap. He took me off the BP meds in case they were contributing, is not anemia related as it is my white count that is low, red is a bit low but nothing to fuss about yet this time. We discussed whether the tx might be causing the cough. He again said contributing is possible but would not explain my 54% lung diffusion (?) test result. I told him enough on the tests... I only have 10 more weeks to go on tx, if the cough doesn't improve after stopping then I will see the specialist again. They also started field burning yesterday. So far only a small amount of smoke has blown my way but that will change. I have been cautioned to stay indoors with windows closed.. ya right. No working air conditioner and I hate being inside... most of the time. Those idiots think it is better to burn the stubble than to till it into the ground... so much for improving the soil! Washington has begun limiting the burning, Idaho will catch up one of these centuries. So.... I am feeling a bit low today. Will bounce back just fine, but for now I need a pacifier. Speaking of Pacifiers... SuZie, Gail, Deb, Liz, and who ever else I'm not remembering that still smokes... QUIT IT NOW! Shit, I quit over 7 years ago thinking I was saving myself. Should never have started of course, but why didn't I quit sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Well, just damn, Llinda. Do try to stay out of the smoke though. Love, De crap I went in for my final visit yesterday with my doc before he moves. We congratulated each other on my perfect C-scan and heart test, but when I asked why still so much coughing he told me it was due to the emphysema. Told him I do not have it, nurse had given me the results over the phone. So Dr. Jeff showed me the results... not confirmed but strongly suspected by the specialist and himself... so double crap. He took me off the BP meds in case they were contributing, is not anemia related as it is my white count that is low, red is a bit low but nothing to fuss about yet this time. We discussed whether the tx might be causing the cough. He again said contributing is possible but would not explain my 54% lung diffusion (?) test result. I told him enough on the tests... I only have 10 more weeks to go on tx, if the cough doesn't improve after stopping then I will see the specialist again. They also started field burning yesterday. So far only a small amount of smoke has blown my way but that will change. I have been cautioned to stay indoors with windows closed.. ya right. No working air conditioner and I hate being inside... most of the time. Those idiots think it is better to burn the stubble than to till it into the ground... so much for improving the soil! Washington has begun limiting the burning, Idaho will catch up one of these centuries. So.... I am feeling a bit low today. Will bounce back just fine, but for now I need a pacifier. Speaking of Pacifiers... SuZie, Gail, Deb, Liz, and who ever else I'm not remembering that still smokes... QUIT IT NOW! Shit, I quit over 7 years ago thinking I was saving myself. Should never have started of course, but why didn't I quit sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 , this sounds like one of the " small " slips that is pretty easily repaired by an unfill and rest period, allowing the stomach to go back into a good position by gravity. They rarely require a surgical repair. Let;s see what your surgeon says. It would be good if you could get a copy of that fluoro to take with you to show your surgeon. This is a good example why any new reflux NOT associated with a new fill should be checked out. With small slips, the symtoms are mild and subtle. You found this VERY early, thanks to this kind doc. It's only the MAJOR slips that cause sudden inability to eat or drink at all. This is also a good example of why a periodic fluoro - every 6-12 months or so - is a good idea. They can pick up small problems before they become big problems. However, I don't think a fluoro with every single fill, as the Mexican docs want, is a good idea - they are not needed this often, they do not tell enough about a fill to warrant the radiation exposure, and NO radiation is entirely safe. There is more about this type of slip in the document in the files called " Band slips " . We just don't know why some slips happen. Most are from having a too-tight fill, though. Please don't worry too much. It's very likely yhis will repair itself with the unfill and rest period. Continue to follow the band rules and meal sizes, and there is no reason to regain , and still be far more active this summer!! Please let us know what your surgeon thinks. Sandy > > > > Hello, > > I had a weird thing happen today. I went to the doctor with my aunt > for her to get a fill. It was under fluro. I told her I wish I could > have one because my doctor doesn't do them and I have reflux the last > few days and I have been feeling like I was full for 5 or 6 hours. The > doctor generously did a fluro on me. I have a slipped band and a pouch > dialation. It has been 10 weeks since my last fill. It was perfect. > The full for a long time was only the last 2 days. Before that, it was > 3-4 hours. I didn't have reflux before. I never overeat. I eat the 1 > cup to a cup and a quarter. I chew well. I did have the flu 6 weeks ago > and had one episode of almost throwing up. I mean, my body tried to > throw up but nothing came up. It wasn't violent though. It hasn't > happened since and I've been able to eat fine. I happen to be out of > state and this nice doctor completely unfilled me and I am going to see > my surgeon on Tuesday. What could cause this? I am not throwing up and > I do not over eat. What other things can cause it? I am really bummed > out. I have been following all the rules and was looking forward to > summer coming to be even more active. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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