Another Follow Up. . .

I just couldn't take it anymore. The vomiting, the tightness, the pain. Even though my x-rays last week said my band was not "tight". However, there are some other considerations for me such as the esophageal spasms as a result of MS. It's not a good combination. (Did I already go into that? Sorry if I'm being redundant, but the symptoms actually got worse!) I "stuck it out" for 3 weeks, and was going to try and wait until my scheduled appt. next Wednesday, but just wasn't able to tolerate it anymore--not keeping anything down anymore--not even my protein shakes or water which makes taking my daily medications problematic (I actually threw up a partially digested pill this morning. YUCK). Even after just a sip or 2 of water, my stomach feels tight and bloated like I've been eating nonstop at an all-you-can-eat buffet. It's painful. I have been having kidney pain b/c I'm a bit dehydrated--don't want to add the discomfort of a UTI to the mix. I have my MS infusion therapy on Friday; if I'm not well-hydrated for that (they recommend at least 40 oz. of water before I go in at 1), then they won't be able to get vein access. There's no way I woulda been able to drink that quantity of water. And I was often feeling weak and dizzy too b/c I flat was not getting enough food/nutrients. So today I broke down and I had to make an "emergency" visit to my surgeon to get my band loosened. Ahhh. Immediate relief. Oh yea, and I'd lost 7 pounds in 7 days!! Evidently, puking up everything you take in (yes including water) b/c of esophageal spasms stemming from MS is a GREAT diet! THAT MAKES 37 POUNDS IN RIGHT AT 4 MONTHS! (Which is rather great especially since there was a lady in there today who has only lost 55 lbs. in 2 years. I'd be seriously discouraged, but she seems cool with it.) Let's see how much more I've lost come next Wednesday. Stay tuned.

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