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I'm having stomach problems...and I can't see my gastro until a few weeks from now. BUMMER!!! So I'll have to limp along with the kind advice of the folks here..on how to manage a hiatal hernia.
I got good news today from the colorectal surgeon - NO surgery necessary. Thank goodness as I had read surgery was very painful. However she did recommend "banding" and I"m considering that - despite the fact that I know there will be pain involved - atleast the hems will be gone sooner than later!
Another issue - I obsessed and worried so much about this over the past 3 weeks. I don't know how to just let it go and let things happen. I worry about worst-case things. I always GO to the worst-case things. I wish I could be like some of my friends - they just wait it out and say what will be wil be. Me? I research the heck out of something until I'm sick.
I HAVE to learn another way to deal with stress and health issues.
God Bless Everyone! 
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The last couple of days have been crummy. I attended a "Pet Loss Support Group" at an animal shelter - wrong thing to do! It only made it worse have to reccount what had happened and listen to others talk about their sad stories and putting their animals to sleep. The counselor was excellent but I cannot see myself returning for another go-round. The counselor said I was still on autopilot and that she wanted me to do a "flailing cry every day" to get it out of my system. I have to admit I do cry almost every day, but maybe not the "flailing" kind. Anyway, my system is to try and put one foot in front the other...and to try and appreciate all I that I have and to remember that life goes on.
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This past weekend wasn't bad. I am experiencing some high blood pressure and asthma problems - due to stress I suppose. With dad at the nursing home and us not knowing when he's going to pass away, it's very hard. I think I've moved into a new "phase" of grieving for Sam. It seems more intense than the other weeks, probably because I'm coming out of shock. Today Scott and I are going to visit a pet communicator - I feel silly about it but others have told me she is very accurate and may offer some measure of comfort. It's worth a try. Sunday we went to Georgetown and did alot of walking around, had lunch, saw a movie. Very nice day.
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Glad to hear the good news! Now time for a Happy Dance!
lizgirl
Thanks!!
lioness2001