Please send some positive Lounge vibes.

[crim son]

Three years ago I had surgery to relieve symptoms of GERD. The surgery is known to be a temporary fix for most people and it appears that mine has begun to fail. At the best of times, this would be fairly devastating but in the middle of everything else that's going on I think I'm about an inch and a half from losing my grip. Any positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

1. I will send you some postive vibes dear crim son.

I will say to you as others said to me "hold on ..." - holding on is what has gotten me through a lot last year and especially last month. Holding on kept me here :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

2. Best vibes on its way over the ocean

I wish you the best crim son

:hug:

[bigwillq]

3. My best vibes coming your way!

:hug:

[GenDem]

4. I can relate to the GERD

but, didn't have the surgery. I, sometimes, suffer terribly with this.

Sending good thoughts your way. Nothing worse than having a health problem when your going through a tough time with your life. My doctor has told me that my GERD and acid reflux is exasperated when I'm stressing.

Hang in there!!!:hug:

[crim son]

5. I'm sorry you have suffered with GERD. I had it for six years

before finally getting the surgery and the pain and worry, not to mention the many tests and procedures, made me completely miserable. I also have other conditions which are controlled by meds that very much exacerbate the GERD symptoms so I am really screwn if something miraculous doesn't happen. :hug: Hugs, GenDem. I will send good vibes in your direction too!

[Patiod]

12. Yuck

Have had bouts brought on by my own foolishness (drinking too much, eating late at night, etc) and it sucks. Very painful. Changing my bad habits made mine go away. (I used to research PPIs, and docs always said that some GERD sufferers bring it on themselves)

The docs also said that a lot of different medications also bring this on, and it's not like you can stop your meds like I could stop eating pizza at 10pm.

Good luck. I wish you better health this year, crim son.

[LaraMN]

6. Oh no! Good thoughts en route to you!

Will you need to have a repeat surgery, if it recurs?

:hug:

[crim son]

7. If the doctors will authorize it, yes.

I have a bunch of other ailments and GERD is by far the most debilitating. I'm SO grateful to have had three good years! and if I could manage three more it would be worth the pain and recovery time for sure.

[GenDem]

8. Does the procedure entail stretching the esophagus?

My GERD effects my ability to eat. The food will sometimes get stuck. It is very uncomfortable, and many times requires that I go induce vomiting. For me I tend to have more trouble with certain foods, like beef will set it off, but I have had a swallow of water get stuck, too. :shrug:

Have they put you on Nexium? That works for me, but unfortunately my insurance company refuses to cover it, and I can't afford $125.00 a month for one prescription. They want me to take prilosec --which just doesn't work as well for me.

I've had mine for 19 years. It started immediately after my daughter was born. I swear it was the pushing.

I'm sending a truckload of good thoughts your way!!!!! :pals:

[crim son]

16. I've not had to have any dilations yet.

The surgery makes it difficult to eat, too, but it was so worth it compared with the GERD. I know how the Prilosec is fairly useless and for me the Nexium worked for about a year and then the acid broke through. I think right now I'm having esophageal spasms which makes it feel pretty shitty. Oh well!

I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was the pushing... that makes perfect sense. In my case it seems to run in the family, this problem. The good news is that the new ph probe isn't attached to a tube that comes out your nose and coils around your ear, yippee! That test sucked rocks :(

Thanks for your good thoughts. I'm feeling better already. :pals:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

9. Of course.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[zingaro]

10. Positive thoughts coming your way.

[derby378]

11. Comin' at ya...

:hug:

[QMPMom]

13. Sending good vibes and thoughts.

:hug:

[wildhorses]

14. thru the tubes--positive vibes headed your way

:hug:

sorry you have so much on you right now:hug:

[NewWaveChick1981]

15. All the best vibes coming your way, crim son!

:hug: :pals: I hope things get better! :D

[BarenakedLady]

17. Of course honey...

I'm sorry you are hurting. Are you going to see your doctor soon?



:hug:

[crim son]

19. Not right away. I'm going to wrestle with it for a while

because there are changes I could make that might help, like not eating :) On the one hand, I'm despondent. On the other, as I just posted, our realtor called and said we should expect an offer on our house. Whoa. I don't even have anywhere to go but man, if I got my own house you'd have to come up and celebrate with me. :hug: :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

23. Oh I will be there with bells on!

I hope it all works out. :woohoo:

[Guava Jelly]

18. You have all i can give crimmey

:hug: I'm yer bud :7

[crim son]

20. Thank you!

You guys always make me feel better, and you especially, being Master of the Lounge. :pals:

[Guava Jelly]

21. Master..I like that :o)

I do what i can to give back the love i have gotten.
:hug: :pals:

[auntAgonist]

22. You have my best

thoughts and good wishes. Have you gone back to the DR? Catch it early if it's coming back there may be a solution.

:hug:

aA

[crim son]

24. This is the first day I've been sure it's really happening.

I'll go after I try a few things. Thanks aA.

[AirmensMom]

25. I'm so sorry, crim son.

I'll be sending lots of positive vibes for you. :hug:

[Hugin]

26. Awe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Vibes!

~~~~~~~~~~~> crim son

:hug:






I also suffer from that demon GERD!

When I was diagnosed my sweetie screamed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear crim son........

Now it's my turn to help you.........

Many many good vibes heading your way, sweetie.......

How much I hope you feel better and quickly!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[BlueIris]

28. Here are some vibes for you.

Uh, there's no suitable icon, but I shall send them.

[ThatsMyBarack]

29. Here ya go:

O8) :hippie: :think: :hi: :kick: :loveya: :grouphug: :pals: :yourock:

[crim son]

30. Those are major vibes!

I know they'll help. :hi:

[ThomCat]

31. As many good vibes as I can send you.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[crim son]

32. Ahhhh...

I can feel them :D :pals: :loveya:

[Zookeeper]

33. Sending you comforting thoughts and warm hugs, Crimson

It sounds like you are dealing with a lot of stressors right now. Feel free to ask for support (or PM me).

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[billyskank]

34. For you

:hug:

[buddhamama]

35. i am sorry to hear this, crim son

you have had enough difficulties of late... I will light a candle and focus some good energy your way. Be well. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Parche]

36. gerd

What is gerd, never heard of it,

But here are good vibes anyway..........

[SPKrazy]

37. Stay Away From Coffee

take your prilosec and your other ranatidine

try some gaviscon on top of that

stay away from alcohol

avoid hot spicy foods


elevate your head of the bed or prop yourself up on pillows

is this medical advice? No, it is common sense and the other stuff you already take.

:hug:

sorry friend, I know it hurts

[crim son]

39. I am in the middle of making those adjustments.

A part of me is not accepting this situation! Because I didn't sleep much last night, I took a nap this afternoon and slept in a sitting position as I used to.

No hot and spicy foods? Bite your tongue! I'd rather have the esophageal cancer.

[SPKrazy]

42. Self Delete

[idgiehkt]

38. Love ya, I have it, it totally sucks

I didn't even know there was a surgery for it, wow.

:hug: :loveya:

[crim son]

40. They won't suggest surgery unless nothing else works,

because it's not a long term cure and it supposedly doesn't reduce the risk of cancer. Whatever. At least I could eat pizza & that was fun while it lasted. Ah, listen to me. I'm going to fix this on my own without meds and screw the negativism.

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[Shine]

41. Wishing you comfort and peace, crim son.

I know a bit about this condition and I know it's not fun. Hang in there. :hug:

[The Traveler]

43. Vibing positively in your direction

Oh babe, you do have my sympathy ... have had acid reflux off and on for a few months now but it seems to be slowly subsiding. In my case, it was a matter of figuring out what foods to avoid, so I am fairly lucky. There have been times when the pain has been completely incapacitating, though never for more than a few minutes.

I hate it that you are having this kind of discomfort. That really sucks, but you really rock.

:hug:

[crim son]

44. The Traveler,

you make me feel better. Thank you, my good friend. :hug:

[The Traveler]

45. I like ya, bud

And I know from first hand experience how bad that acid reflux stuff can hurt. Glad mine is mild and under control. I hate that you are going through this.

[RevolutionaryActs]

46. Tons, and tons of good thoughts to you.

:hug::loveya: