I started telling some folks some of the info today
Saturday May 6, 2006
I started telling some folks some of the info today
But, just the Hiatal Hernia aspect of this.
I still wonder what friends will think of the Lap Band.
That stays private for now.<
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 8:54 AM
Subject: Fw: JC update
I'll be looking for liquid (non-alcoholic, of course) for you so you won't get bored on your liquid diet. Let me know what else I can do.
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Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 12:09 PM
Subject: JC update
I went for another doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon.
As a result of the endoscopy two weeks ago, I have three interesting rules from the doctor now.
a. No carbonated beverages
b. No alcohol
c. No yelling.
I see a throat specialist in two weeks, Tuesday 5-16 at 4:00 PM.
It appears they will repair 4 hiatal hernias and possibly remove of part of my esophagus.
The surgery will probably be mid June. The doctor said I should request 2-4 days off, then work part time for a bit..
Everything is solvable, but it might be a less than pleasant summer.
After the surgery - I get to LEARN HOW TO SWALLOW AGAIN. That usually takes 6-8 weeks. I will be on a liquid diet for the first 3 weeks, possibly up to 8 weeks. After week three, if all goes well. I will proceed to soft foods for up to 6-8 weeks. Usually by month three I can eat whatever I want, with caution, quite slowly. As a test, I tried my first SLIMFAST this morning, and amazingly it was not as bad as I feared.
After the surgery - It is probable I will be without a voice for a few days, possibly longer. I would expect that to be true, as I still have a sore throat two weeks after the endoscopy and the doctor returned me to a diet of soft foods yesterday for the next two weeks. Currently I have had quite a number of complaints that people can not hear me on the phone, and that gets worse later in the day, the more I have spoken.
My co workers know that I had something done, but I have not told them the rest. As things get close to whatever date is chosen for the surgery, I will tell them a bit more.
Of my other friends- I am debating who to tell, so if I am in public, I would ask that the subject not be brought up until I know more and I make some more decisions. As such, I am keeping this private for a while.
There ya go.
JC
PS, I discussed this with Kim and Erica last night. The MS party was to be June 24th. If the surgery is not 10 days before that, odds are I would either postpone or cancel the party. So..... depending on when the surgery date is, will make my decision. I want at least 10 days after the surgery to have a CHANCE of talking to folks.
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