I got down, down pat.

RidgeRunner

RidgeRunner

God
Every time I start to post my medical crap on here I think, there are so many people worse off than me, so WTF am I doing?

The shortest answer? Starving!

I have been diagnosed with gastroparesis, short for food not emptying out of my stomach at normal speed. Pain is unreal at times.. The scale of 10 is inadequate. How much pain do you endure before you pass out? Vomit? Been there, got the t-shirt that is now a few sizes too large.

I have lost a total of 121 lbs from as large as I have ever been, 55 pounds this year alone. I am down to 209 lbs. My doctor says if I behave and my blood work is as good as it was this last time I am no longer considered diabetic. The price to pay for that is being so weak I couldn't fight my way out of a wet paper sack.

On a bright note, I have a better power to weight ratio with my V, maybe I can find a few more MPH. LOL!:hi:
Getting old sucks!:beer:
 
So they don't think it's your gall bladder now causing it? I know when I saw you a couple of weeks ago you weren't looking that good. Hopefully they can find some way to help you.
 
The answer is Reglan. With the tardive dyskinesia that comes with it.. It isn't the answer for long. I have not felt any worse than the day I saw you Ferman. In the ER later that day for my diloted shot and whew baby! Better just thinking about it. CT scan, upper GI, hydeascan, x-rays, MRI, sonigrams, the bills keep racking up and my attitude keeps getting worse. Mentally, this was one hellova setback.
I missed the shooting of the Barrett 50 cal my buddy just bought. I really wanted to try it out or at least bear witness to the going-ons.. This entire 2014 has been a bust for me.
 
It's kind of a two edged sword.. On the one hand you're losing weight, and that's good. On the other hand, you're losing weight, and that's bad. In all cases sorry you're not feeling up to snuff Ridge. Hang in there. Sounds like the docs got a handle on what's causing it now, and diagnosis is always the hardest part of getting well. Will light a few candles and say a few prayers for you.
 
You are so right Destroyer. Good and bad, who knows what life has in store, that is the challenge isn't it? The weight loss could inadvertently save my life. Thanks for the kind words as always and the prayer.
 
You are right!! Getting old sucks!!
I had gatric bypass to lose weight and get healthly, but even though it did what it was supose to, dibeties already did it part! now i am skjnny,near blind, no feelings in feet and hands, and awaiting a kiddney transolant.
Hang in there!!
 
I ain't got no problems, like I started out saying.
MJ you win there brother, and I don't envy where your at. You have been a little bit of motivation for me to get more healthy. I said it before, I was just about following in your footsteps, health wise. Praying for you and your wife still.
 
Road King Cole said:
Hope you feel better Ridge, you too of course MJ.

Makes me appreciate the "good health" that I have.

rkc
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X2....Best of luck and a speedy recovery to all you guys.

Ridge I have the opposite problem, my food exits too fast! Im pretty sure I saw half a pickle in the toilet the other day. At least it looked like one, hehe......I dont have any pain associated with it though thank god. Well assuming I stay away from Kraft Mac n Cheese. Im suprised the neighbor lady didnt call the cops last time I ate that stuff.

Hope you feel better soon brotha!!!
 
I have motavated a few people!! My brother said to me that he was having the bi pass also cause he did not want to be like me, said I hope you are not mad? I said nope glad I will die knowing I helped a few people!!
Just get better Ridge!!
 
Hang in there Ridge and all my V buddies. I don't always reply but I'm always reading and thinking about every single one of ya. Good people on this site. That is for sure!
 
"Good people on this site. That is for sure!"

This sentiment I could not agree with more BR.


I can't: shoot
fish
or phuck

The only way I could impress a woman is if I handed over my gold card.

But I still have my self-esteem. LOLOL!!:haha:

Seriously, I laughed so hard reading SSired's post. I love this site and you guys are the best. BTW- If you spent a few dollars on teeth, you could chew the pickle and it wouldn't be as disturbing as it makes its way down the Hershey Highway like a bullet train and into the crapper.

Lots of $hit talk. I apologize to any that may be offended.
 
RidgeRunner said:
"Good people on this site. That is for sure!"

This sentiment I could not agree with more BR.


I can't: shoot
fish
or phuck

The only way I could impress a woman is if I handed over my gold card.

But I still have my self-esteem. LOLOL!!:haha:

Seriously, I laughed so hard reading SSired's post. I love this site and you guys are the best. BTW- If you spent a few dollars on teeth, you could chew the pickle and it wouldn't be as disturbing as it makes its way down the Hershey Highway like a bullet train and into the crapper.

Lots of $hit talk. I apologize to any that may be offended.
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Dang, I step away for a bit and the $hit hits the fan!!...losin' the weight and dodging diabetes has got to be viewed as a win/win...the other stuff you can deal with and get past, which I'm sure you will...

A bullet down the Hershey Highway??...I still LMBO over that!!...

Get better soon...we ain't talked inna while, but that don't mean I don't still love ya, Man...:hi:
 
Feeling better after a week vaca in the keys. My only regret is having not eaten my way from key to key. Ozzie my friend, love you too, just been tied up.. As you have been as well I am sure..
 
I have been feeling better than I have in the past 2 years. Just got back from the doctors office. Coming up is an MRI for a mass on my thoracic vertabra (NEW and Scary), Colonoscopy (due to history of colon cancer), upper endoscopy(Barrett's Esophogus), treadmill and echo cardiogram (Prior MI), eye exam, (due to the MRI and a history of steel in my eyes from metal work), and potential back surgery to fuse some disks

SO

Now I don't feel so good anymore.

WTF I am healthy and always have beeen. Now I am a hypocondriac. Depression Sucks! It is my personal belief that depression could eat cancer for breakfast. How can you fight an enemy that doesn't present itself?

Not looking for pity, just Free Therapy. Saw a saying on a billboard this morning that I thought fitting for the day.
"Anyone can hold the helm when the seas are calm" :cen:
 
Not saying noone has the right not to be depressed, but in most cases its not a choise!!
I won't say that I haben't had my moments! since 2011 I have been going down down down, had my surgery 2011, didn't go all that great, my mom died 2012, told me kidneys were shot 2012, uncle died xmas 2012 we were close he wads just 53, 2013 started dialysis, lost boat and all in 2013 my wife has been sick on and off the last 2 years, and has been in a nursing home now since Aug 2015,Doc is the third person to say to me in the last 3 weeks that she is dieing, he told her also but she says he knows nothing!! And after 17 years I had to put my cat down yestreday.
But some how I talk with friends , post here, and I feel better. I guess I am very lucky to not be depressed, but I have a right to be!

But things are starting to look up, i have to grandchildern i see most every day, my son is going to have me a 3rd grndbaby April (a boy) I have a boat again and if all goes right my kidney will be done before spring!! I thought I would never say this but since my mother died I pray every day and it seems to help.

So keep your head up and try to talk to a good friend, or pray what ever makes you feel better

I am :pray2:for all of us!!
 
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