Susie, Thank you for asking. I have been meaning to post an update, but my recovery has been pretty rough. I’m 17 days out and I’m still having a lot of pain, and haven’t been able to advance my diet...
I’m typing this from the hospital. I ended up in the emergency department on Sunday due to extreme abdominal pressure, bloating, and pain. The bloating, or pressure as I’m referring to it, was so...
Hello, all. I am wondering if those who had GPEH repair used a thoracic surgeon or a bariatric surgeon. I am going through the University of Michigan heath system, as that is the best hospital I have...
Thank you for your thoughtful reply, Susie. Regarding my family issues, I had to toughen up and not let that drag me down right now. My sister is being a little helpful, offering to possibly take me...
Well, much has happened since I last posted. But first, I want to thank you all for your kind and supportive words and suggestions for how I can get through this. (I apologize in advance for how long...
Susie, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful response. I really needed to hear a voice of reason, as my worries about this are messing with my mind. I have been crying ever since I found...
Hi, all. This is my first post. I have lupus, celiac, and had Graves‘ disease that was treated with radioactive iodine several years ago, which may have caused a parathyroid adenoma that I had...