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2830 days ago

Sad news biopsies came back positive for pre-cancer cells. Had Ct & Pet-can of abdomen . They did not corrolate. Scheduled for another endoscopy and laporoscopy ...Read more

Sad news biopsies came back positive for pre-cancer cells. Had Ct & Pet-can of abdomen . They did not corrolate. Scheduled for another endoscopy and laporoscopy next week. Keep me in prayer. Thanks for support.

Tina Williams Prayers for you Barbra...

Rita Savelis So sorry to hear that. You've been through so much. Take care. One day at a time.

Barbara Wood Pray all goes well for you...

Barbra Allen Thank you all for the prayers and support. I always believe God didn't bring me this far to leave.

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2836 days ago

Had endoscopy , showed my stomach is very irritated. I am really dehydrated. Have to have a liter of IV fluids for the next five days. Return to doctor on ...Read more

Had endoscopy , showed my stomach is very irritated. I am really dehydrated. Have to have a liter of IV fluids for the next five days. Return to doctor on Thursday.

Catie B Goodness! Barbra, I hope you feel better soon. So sorry you're suffering tummy troubles and dehydrati ... Read more

Catie B Goodness! Barbra, I hope you feel better soon. So sorry you're suffering tummy troubles and dehydration!

Laura Jacobs Hope you are feeling better soon Barbra!!!

Barbra Allen Thanks to all of you for keeping my spirits high

Clayton Mcarthur Hoping that your latest battle is soon won, praying you have a successful resolution

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2845 days ago

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Saw the heart doctor yesterday, everything looks good. EKG shows NSR, with an occasional PVC. Incision healing well,no signs of infection. Cleared for endoscopy ...Read more

Saw the heart doctor yesterday, everything looks good. EKG shows NSR, with an occasional PVC. Incision healing well,no signs of infection. Cleared for endoscopy on Monday. Lost 1lb. Both doctors think it may be gastroparesis. Hoping it can be cured.

Laura Jacobs Good luck Barbra. I hope it is all good news.

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2852 days ago

Doctor was quite impressed with my knowledge of GI problems related to valvular replacement and repair, thank to Gerald Poulton. I am scheduled for an endoscopy ...Read more

Doctor was quite impressed with my knowledge of GI problems related to valvular replacement and repair, thank to Gerald Poulton. I am scheduled for an endoscopy next after a few test. Lost 5 more lbs. I'm to start High Protein Boost milkshakes at least 3x day. He does not want me loosing anymore weight and to be able to take my medicine. Thank you again Gerald. It is good to be informed when you visit your doctor

Gerald Poulton 👍what good is knowledge and life experiences if you cant help others, isnt that why we are here, m ... Read more

Gerald Poulton 👍what good is knowledge and life experiences if you cant help others, isnt that why we are here, made my day by helping you, did he give you an acid blocker, hope you are feeling better🌷

Gerald Poulton So, if any of you get sick as in cant eat and throwing up after your heart surgery, read the section ... Read more

Gerald Poulton So, if any of you get sick as in cant eat and throwing up after your heart surgery, read the section under my journal that is titled OHS complications, I came down with Duodenitis on day 1 or 2 and ended up in emergency ward after returning home, caused by the OH surgery and being placed on a breathing machine.

http://www.healthline.com/health/gastritis-duodenitis#overview1

Gastritis/Duodenitis

http://www.healthline.com/health/gastritis-duodenitis

Gastritis and duodenitis both refer to inflammation of the lining of parts of your digestive system. Both have the same causes and treatments.

Barbra Allen Yes. I am to take Raglan 5mg 4x/ day for 30 days. He wants me take Tums or a calcium based antacid
T ... Read more

Barbra Allen Yes. I am to take Raglan 5mg 4x/ day for 30 days. He wants me take Tums or a calcium based antacid
Thank you again for the support and knowledge.

Gerald Poulton 😃

Barbra Allen He also rx Prontonix 2xper day

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2858 days ago

I am still having problems with nausea/vomitting has anyone else had this problem? Spoke with my heart doctor yesterday. He advised me to eat food consistent ...Read more

I am still having problems with nausea/vomitting has anyone else had this problem? Spoke with my heart doctor yesterday. He advised me to eat food consistent with baby food. Small amounts numerous times a day. Referred to GI specialist, may need an Endoscopy

Marie Myers Gerald Poulton had some GI issues. Read his journal to see if his problem was similar...In fact if yo ... Read more

Marie Myers Gerald Poulton had some GI issues. Read his journal to see if his problem was similar...In fact if you scroll down 6 people's notes you will see his note...

Gerald Poulton Hi Barbara, my last comment didnt post. I hope one does, you can read my journal or post on duodenit ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Hi Barbara, my last comment didnt post. I hope one does, you can read my journal or post on duodenitis, nothing worse than being sick after surgery. This link may also help if the t works on here, if not just copy and then paste this url into your browser.

https://www.drjio.com/gastritisduodenitis/

Barbra Allen Thank you.

Barbra Allen Just finished reading your journal and site you suggested. Amazing thank you again. I have an app tha ... Read more

Barbra Allen Just finished reading your journal and site you suggested. Amazing thank you again. I have an app that. Wednesday to see the GI-doctor. Its good to be informed

Gerald Poulton Welcome Barbara, happy to be able to help and better to read it here than spend days sick and 7 hours ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Welcome Barbara, happy to be able to help and better to read it here than spend days sick and 7 hours in emergency ward. The emerg doctor set me up to see a specialst and have the scan, but my doctor cancelled it since it was obviously connected to my surgery. The acid blocker they gave me helped in less than a day, I am on it for a month, no scan if it is fine after the meds, sure hope it helps you to, medicine is Pantoprazole 40 mgs, I feel soooooo much better

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2864 days ago

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Feeling good about lot better today. Still have shortness of breathe. Not as exhausted. Maybe I am turning the corner. Thank you for your support.

Gerald Poulton Drinking more water ? glad to gear you are feeling better and I hope you have turned that corner, onw ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Drinking more water ? glad to gear you are feeling better and I hope you have turned that corner, onward and upward 👍

Marie Myers It all takes time. I felt mildly short of breath for several weeks. I think there is a fair amount of ... Read more

Marie Myers It all takes time. I felt mildly short of breath for several weeks. I think there is a fair amount of fluid around the lungs that has to be absorbed by the body.. Walk as much as you can!

Barbra Allen I go to cardiac rehab twice a week, walk around my complex with my dog. Trying to increase my fluid ... Read more

Barbra Allen I go to cardiac rehab twice a week, walk around my complex with my dog. Trying to increase my fluids, drink gatoraid, eat a lot of Popsicles .

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2866 days ago

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I have shortness oof breathe this is week 4 post-open. I'm thinking this may be due to dehydration. Have episodes of nausea and vomiting. MD started me on ...Read more

I have shortness oof breathe this is week 4 post-open. I'm thinking this may be due to dehydration. Have episodes of nausea and vomiting. MD started me on Regang with meals X 30 days. Has anyone One had this problem? Will see doctor in 2 weeks.

Gerald Poulton Sorry to hear of your tough times, all I can say is that my internal medicine specialist was called t ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Sorry to hear of your tough times, all I can say is that my internal medicine specialist was called the hydration doctor, he could not stress how important it is to be super hydrated all of the tine, worked for me as I prob drink 4 - 8 pints of water per day. Cant go wrong with lots of fresh water

Barbra Allen You really are inspiring. Trying to increase hydration. Will see GI doctor on Wed. Less n/v able to k ... Read more

Barbra Allen You really are inspiring. Trying to increase hydration. Will see GI doctor on Wed. Less n/v able to keep fluids and small amounts of food. Thanks again for your support.

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