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From the time I started regular food I was having heartburn and eating tums like they were tic-tacs. On Sunday 5/23/10 I couldn't bear the discomfort and called the covering doctor at the hospital of University of Pennsylvania. I was admitted for further testing. I had an upper GI series with small bowel follow through. I tolerated the test well but was diagnosed with severe gastric reflux, and a small narrowing of the distal esophogus near the sphyincter to the stomach. This is caused by the acid backwashing up after swallowing. The doctors doubled my proton pump inhibitors, I was on a short course of pain meds, and maalox and tums. As of today, it seems to be getting better, no maalox and no tums. I have full confidence and trust in my physicians at HUP. They are taking great care of me. No regrets to the surgery and the reflux is just a small side effect that can be medically managed.
While I can't see a physical differnce in my appearence, others can. What I do notice is that I have more energy, I'm able to walk further, faster, and for a longer duration than pre-surgery.
Diet Calendar Entries for 29 May 2010:
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1125 kcal
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Fat: 37.21g | Prot: 94.90g | Carb: 104.70g.
Breakfast: plain whipped cream cheese spread, honey whole wh everything bagel. Lunch: Limited Edition Jalapeno Cheddar Sour Cream Dip, Pretzels. Dinner: Cheddar Cheese, Whole Wheat Tortillas (Fajita Style), Ground Turkey (Cooked). Snacks/Other: Super Advanced Whey Protein Chocolate. more...
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4449 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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