So...now that I am about to venture into another medical journey, it dawned on me that I never gave an update post-endoscopy from my surgery last year! Gasp! So, here's my update in a nutshell:
I am still off antacids/proton pump inhibitors, both OTC and Rx!
I think we got to the bottom of the horrid stomach aches (and diarrhea)- at my post-endoscopy visit with the APRN, she reviewed my file from my previous Gastro Doc...turns out, I have Lymphocytic Colitis, which for all intents and purposes causes those symptoms. It's a life long disease and though the cause is not known, some experts believe it to be an autoimmune disorder. It's something that normally only happens to adults 60+ yrs old...and I'm essentially half that age. After my last colonoscopy, my Gastro Doc had reported to me over the phone that I had "a little colitis." She failed to mention the full diagnosis AND it's lifelong implications. So, now I'm more aware. Thankfully, I don't suffer daily like many LC sufferers do...I tend to have "flare-ups" instead. But, thankfully, I did NOT have any serious side effect from the surgery. So, if you happen to be reading my blog because you're researching Nissen Fundoplication surgery, I encourage you to disregard my complaints of severe stomach pain. ;)
And yes, the intense shoulder pain from the CO2 did eventually go away....though I will admit, it took a very long time. I am thankful that we can only have memories of having pain, but not actually relive it when we recall it.
Well...that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! My next medical adventure? Botox for migraines...
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