Rdutch 0 #1 March 14, 2003 After 5 months with throat problem's I take myself to the doctor. I know should have been sooner but I thought it would go away. Anyway he is at a total loss, we take a bunch of xrays and there is a considerate mass in my throat right around my esophagus. Now Im scared, he's scared, he orders me to go to a throat specialist for a biopsy and a scope to look at the mass. Trouble is the doctor he wants me to see won't let me in for 3 week's. That is a hell of a long time, longest 3 week's of my life, sitting around wondering if I have cancer. But at least he gave me a good supply of happy pills to pass the time. So doctor day comes, and throat scoping is definitely not pleasant, but good news no need for a Biopsy, Yeah! Bad news is I have GERD. Gastro Esophical reflex disease, sounds scary but its just heartburn on speed. But since I wated so long there is a large amount of scar tissue so thus the mass. He said 5% of sufferers have no symptom's and Im one of the 5% this is why the first doctor couldnt figure it out. Now the bad news. No Coffee No Soda No spicy foods And Oh my god NO BEER! Ok you just took away my whole diet. Coffee in the morning, soda for lunch and dinner (Usually Chilli for lunch with tons of Hot sauce) then on to the Beer! But its been a week, and the medicine and my diet change is working, my throat feels fine, my voice is sounding good again and I think IM getting better. So considering the alternative life is good. Oh yeah since I dont want to worry my MUM and tell her I had to tell someone so guess its you guys. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 March 14, 2003 Quote Ok you just took away my whole diet. No shit, huh? That's just about my whole diet too. So, after a week of eating "healthy" do you feel any better (other than the throat)? More energy? Anything? C'mon, give me a reason to give up coffee, sodas and (god forbid) beer! Glad to hear it wasn't cancer. That had to be a scary couple of weeks waiting to find out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #3 March 14, 2003 Glad to hear that it's nothing serious ! (At least "deathly" serious.) Just think if you gave up all that stuff and started exercising more... you wouldn't need the beer because you'd be too busy getting laid ! LOL http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #4 March 14, 2003 Actually NO! Without the Coffee and soda I feel like crap, Im taking NAP's now and I am tired a lot, and really have a hard time getting started in the morning. I used to be pretty hyper and had trouble sleeping, sleeping in is a good change. But I do notice a lot better ability to study for school. Better concentration skills. Is it worth it Hell no! Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #5 March 14, 2003 QuoteOk you just took away my whole diet. Yeah that does blow but in the long run it will work out. I had a Gastric Bypass a little over a year and a half ago and my diet has changed BIG time. Of course it was my own doing that brought me to that severity in the first place for not taking care of my health. I'm glad to see your taking care of yours. Take care bro...happy is wasn't something more severe. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #6 March 14, 2003 QuoteActually NO! Without the Coffee and soda I feel like crap, Im taking NAP's now and I am tired a lot, and really have a hard time getting started in the morning. I used to be pretty hyper and had trouble sleeping, sleeping in is a good change. But I do notice a lot better ability to study for school. Better concentration skills. Is it worth it Hell no! glad to hear it's nothing serious, it will take a little while for your body to get used to no stimuli though, but you will feel better in the end. hows things in FL these days anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 March 14, 2003 I've been there. The doc had me on meds/diet for 2 years and finally told me i needed surgery to fix it. I now have 4 scars on my tummy, but the good news, i can eat whatever i want. :) Anyhoo, if you wanna talk to someone that has had it, send me a PM. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #8 March 14, 2003 Without a morning Esspresso, I would feel as though my very soul was extracted... Hixxx death,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 March 14, 2003 Ray, I can't believe you are actually going without beer! Glad to hear it's not as bad as you thought though. Quote hows things in FL these days anyway? The entire skydiving community in Fl has been in a state of mourning ever since you left, Dave. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #10 March 14, 2003 Quote hows things in FL these days anyway? The entire skydiving community in Fl has been in a state of mourning ever since you left, Dave. I know even team Frost hasnt trained since you left out of mourning! Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #11 March 14, 2003 Quote The entire skydiving community in Fl has been in a state of mourning ever since you left, Dave. that's right. I wear my black jumpsuit every weekend, just for you dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 March 14, 2003 Wearing that black veil over my face when I jump is kind of a pain though. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #13 March 14, 2003 Quote The entire skydiving community in Fl has been in a state of mourning ever since you left, Dave. Dave left? Bummer. When did that happen?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #14 March 14, 2003 Been there, done that with acid reflux, but thankfully survived with fewer scars, My last year at university I got acid reflux big time! Modifying my diet and quitting my part-time job helped. Exercising more also helped, but in the long run what helped the most was changing my attitude. Reminding myself to stress less over the little things was what calmed my acid reflux in the long run. Healing from acid reflux requires many months and this is where the medical term "patient" comes into effect. The key to recovering from acid reflux is patience, patience to not let the little things bother you and patience to wait out a lengthy healing process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #15 March 14, 2003 Glad to hear it's nothing serious, and that you are feeling better already. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #16 March 15, 2003 Quote Quote The entire skydiving community in Fl has been in a state of mourning ever since you left, Dave. why thank you i appreciate thatthat's right. I wear my black jumpsuit every weekend, just for you dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
