I got down, down pat.
 

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.

Hang in there Ridge! 209!! Damn, you were a HOSS when I saw you. Spounds like you're on the right track.

dont worry Ridge, I found some of that weight you lost

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.

Hope you feel better Ridge, you too of course MJ.

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

rkc