So it was back to the gym today. I worked primarily upper body due to the knee injury, threw in some treadmill and 100 crunches on the exercise ball. So not too shabby. I'm hoping to be able to kickbox tomorrow night. I iced my knee tonight and it is a bit better, but still far from 100%. Of course, I can kickbox and just keep things on a lower level to prevent further injury.
I discovered tonight at dinner that Hagerspatch has a 5k race, so this compelled me to look and see if there were others....and there are. This is another one of my goals...to do a 5K. Now there is no way I'd be ready for this year, but next year, I could be if I worked it and figured out how to train. Definitely food for thought.
Most of you know that I am still having extensive burping that gall bladder removal did not solve. My surgeon seems to think I am an air swallower, which I don't buy into because it had such a sudden onset. My PCP doesn't want to touch me due to my gastric bypass as she feels it is a side effect of that. So what do I do? I could be lactose intolerant perhaps? Should I go see a gastroenterologist? I feel as if I've hit a wall and still don't have an answer and the "live with it" option does not make me happy as I burp all freaking day long. Interestingly enough, The Brit seemed to think it was better after my gall bladder came out, but the last few days, I have noticed an increase again. This is insanity and I have no clue what to do about it. I am certain there is an answer and a solution out there if I could just go in the right direction.
Hi Kim, You know I found your post very interesting especially the part "my PCP doesn't want to touch it, since I had GBS". I know when we sign on for the GBS we are voluntarily changing our God given digestive system to one that aids us in combating the disease of obesity. I know the surgery was/is our choice. But I gotta tell you it bothers me when I hear things like a PCP more or less deferring back to the GBS surgeon. So far I haven't had any issues but in the past I have suffered greatly with reflux and acid indigestion. However like you Kim I wonder what I will do if my PCP says "I can't touch you because YOU opted for the surgery.
ReplyDeleteIf you have good insurance that won't cost you an arm and leg to see a specialist then I would go to see one.
Instead of worrying yourself to death, get another opinion.
The GBS will not be with you long-term like your PCP will.....but I guess I can understand how they feel. Sorta..
Call the specialist...
Have a good day.
Susan
I'm thinking your PCP stinks...but seriously - I think you need a doctor that is willing to work with you inspite of the RNY - and not ignore it.
ReplyDeleteI saw a gastroenterologist about 2 months after my sugery when I was having trouble keeping food down - and there are plenty of them out there that know the ins and outs of our new body. Maybe you could ask your surgeon for a recommendation?
I'm also thinking that tracking your food intake might shed some light on what causes this problem to be worse - you know like if it increases after you've had dairy or something like that. Maybe certain vegetables make it worse? There are so many things that could be happening - sometimes our symptoms are just so vague... but YOU are the best person to know if something is wrong... so if you feel like there is something wrong - don't let them push you aside... hang in there, and keep at it until you get an answer that you can live with.
Yep, I agree with Kim.. ask for a recommendation from your surgeon.. also, take a note of what you eat before you start burping alot. You very well may be lactose intolerant. Lots of fruits and veggies stir up the burps too.
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