Guest guest Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hello Everyone, I just wanted to post an update on my mom. She had the balloon dilation 7 months ago by Dr. Bipin Saud in Las Vegas, NV. She has not had any other issues or spasms since. She weighed 115 the day of dilation and severly dehydrated. She now, as of her check up on friday weighs 158!!!! She has been able to eat three regular size healthy meals and 3 small snacks every day with no spit up, foam, or burning pressure. We have incorporated a load of tips that yall have posted such as add butter to meals to get things moving, table cream to cereals to help regain some weight, pedialyte for dehydration etc. (We are now cutting back on the creams and butter as her weight is where it needs to be). She smiles, laughs and tells everyone who will listen what a blessing it's been to feel normal again. She is back to all of her usual activities and traveling the country to see her grandchildren and great grands. She is back to her daily walks through the garden and feeding her chickens and participating in her Church activities. We just can't say enough of how professionial and understanding Dr. Saud is. He talked directly to mom, answered her questions and is very patient with all of my questions. He has treated her with respect and not as an elderly person at the end of their time. Her next evaluation will be in October and will have a barium swallow at that time to evaluate the esophagus and stomach. There was no need at this visit as she is having no problems to date. Thanks to you all who have been so much support through all of this. Special THANKYOU to Maggie (LunaIam2) Again as you are an resource and inspiration to my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yeah for mom!!! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Just an update on mom. Hello Everyone, I just wanted to post an update on my mom. She had the balloon dilation 7 months ago by Dr. Bipin Saud in Las Vegas, NV. She has not had any other issues or spasms since. She weighed 115 the day of dilation and severly dehydrated. She now, as of her check up on friday weighs 158!!!! She has been able to eat three regular size healthy meals and 3 small snacks every day with no spit up, foam, or burning pressure. We have incorporated a load of tips that yall have posted such as add butter to meals to get things moving, table cream to cereals to help regain some weight, pedialyte for dehydration etc. (We are now cutting back on the creams and butter as her weight is where it needs to be). She smiles, laughs and tells everyone who will listen what a blessing it's been to feel normal again. She is back to all of her usual activities and traveling the country to see her grandchildren and great grands. She is back to her daily walks through the garden and feeding her chickens and participating in her Church activities. We just can't say enough of how professionial and understanding Dr. Saud is. He talked directly to mom, answered her questions and is very patient with all of my questions. He has treated her with respect and not as an elderly person at the end of their time. Her next evaluation will be in October and will have a barium swallow at that time to evaluate the esophagus and stomach. There was no need at this visit as she is having no problems to date. Thanks to you all who have been so much support through all of this. Special THANKYOU to Maggie (LunaIam2) Again as you are an resource and inspiration to my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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