Serious Surgery : Hi Last fall I was... - Mental Health Sup...

Mental Health Support

31,640 members17,276 posts

Serious Surgery

Coolsfancy profile image
2 Replies

Hi Last fall I was diagnosed with a rare stomach disease 🦠 called Gastroparesis which is where one’s stomach doesn’t empty fast enough. I had surgery which was successful but I still had a lot of symptoms of constant Gerd.

I recently met with my surgeon, who I may add has more initials after his MD then I’ve ever seen. Anyway I have a sliding hiatal hernia, and I can’t eat anything anymore w/o getting sick.

My surgery is scheduled for late September and the surgery itself will take 8 hours., with a 12 week recovery period.

Too say that I’m feeling alone since my entire family and my boyfriend has passed is a gross understatement.

My kitty 🐱 just turned 1 and it’s amazing how in tune animals can relate to your emotions.

I don’t know what I would do without him.

In any event I suppose for those of whom want I’d appreciate you keeping me in your prayers and thoughts.

Much Appreciation 😎❤️

Written by
Coolsfancy profile image
Coolsfancy
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies

Hi, Wow! What an interesting medical history. Thank you. I just learned a lot. I include all the forum members in my thoughts, especially those having a tough time. When I am feeling anxious in hospital, I have in the past asked for Chaplain to visit and when able visited the chapel for reflection and to give thanks for the marvelous work our doctors and nurses do.You are so correct in suggesting animals have an innate sense when we need some extra TLC. So hoping your kitten can work it's magic for you. 😻Best wishes from Australia 💜

Coolsfancy profile image
Coolsfancy in reply toWindsorgardener5087

Thank You for your kindness

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Panicking--

I had glaucoma in both eyes some years ago. I was cured by laser surgery but the experience has...
darkshadow profile image

Surgery

Hi! I have been struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD symptoms since I was 14 and am...
Iluvhorses profile image

Girlfriend is in need of serious help

Hi all, really hard one this please bear with me. I'm looking for some advice on a very hard...
tom2 profile image

New here [so, hi!] also why would a counsellor make a GP app. for you without informing you?

Hi to whoever the unfortunate souls are reading this, So I'm looking for a little reassurance I...
wishart85 profile image

GAD

For some time my hubby had severe pain in his stomach, sometimes through the day and possibly worse...
SecondLife profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.