I’m happy to hear that it has worked for you. I love that I no longer have cravings....
This diet is for weight loss and the prevention of heart disease. Trust my doctor....
My internist, who’s also a board certified lipidologist, has a weight loss clinic as part of her practice. Over the years I gained so much weight from prednisone and inactivity, so after having tried...
Sherrine, I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been seeing an internist for over 20 years. She recently went back to school and became board certified as a lipidologist, which is great for me as I’m 69. A few...
That makes me so sad. And I’m so sorry for your losses, Lynwood. You were so close to many of the people here....
I’ve been reading about gas x so I guess I’ll pick up a bottle. When I have chest pain of any kind, I always think about my heart, so I appreciate the suggestion. My doctor’s office called today...
I’m 1 month past my hiatal hernia nissen fundoplication surgery. The first month went well with no surprgises. Have been on a liquid diet. Two days ago I ate 4 or 5 Fig Newtons, taking tiny bites and...
I also had a rough time with the manometry. It took 2 people and 4 tries, plus a great deal of gagging before it finally went down & at that point I did my hardest to meditate through the swallows....
the test your new doctor prescribed will not do any damage, but rather will help tell your doctor what is wrong. The only way you'll get relief is by (1) finding out what's wrong (which entails...
That is great news. Your patience, good dr's advice, and going back to a liquid diet really helped. We simply cannot get impatient and expect miracles immediately after this major surgery....
My gallbladder surgery was years before, so in my case, no. I'm unaware if was given morphine, but was not given a morphine pump. Hydrocodone every 4 hours. My hernia repair and Nissen was...
My internal medicine specialist went back to school & recently became a Board Certified Lipidologist. She still practices as an internal medicine doc but her practice is moving towards lipids,...
My surgery was sept 1, or one week ago today. My HH measured 7cm at the EGD, but must have grown between then and the surgery. My stomach & diaphram had been pushed way up past the esophagus & the...
Your recovery period is inspiring. I'm a week out & having no trouble swallowing but the pain in my left side is unbearable. I'm taking hydrocodone 15 mg every 4 hours but nothing for breakthrough...
My nissen fundoplication and hernia repair are scheduled for this Friday. On the one hand I'm excited to get rid of my 7 cm hernia that has bothered me for 47 years. I've been housebound and...