Where I've been...

DBall · 07-08-2009, 11:25 AM

Hi all... I haven't been posting much lately... here's why:

A few months ago (3 or 4) I started having stomach issues and feeling like crap... after a couple mis-diagnoses, a bunch of tests and other such crap, they found out I had gastritis & esophagitis (also Barrett's Esophagus). They've switched up my meds a few times and I think we're getting closer to managing it, but I can only string together 5-8 days before I feel like crap for a few days... it's a work in progress.

Of course, none of this prevents me from typing on a forum... it does, however, prevent me from smoking as much (due to the fact that I can't drink coffee, which is my favorite pairing, and that I'm not really supposed to be having much nicotine... kinda makes me feel like crap a bit when I'm done). I'm at around 1-2 a week (with the exception of Dan (ambientboy's) party and not around here or ICC too much as I'm trying to 'be good' in hopes that I'll be healthy-feeling enough to make it to shack. The more I hang out here, the more I'm gonna want to smoke... however, I plan on getting back into posting a little bit more.

I hope everyone's doing good and I just wanted to throw out a quick post to let you know I didn't fall off the planet.

(I think I'm gonna sneak in a RASSC at lunch today...

)

MajorCaptSilly · 07-08-2009, 11:27 AM

Sorry to hear you've been ill. I hope they get you back to 100%

MCS

markem · 07-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Sorry to hear about the issues, Dan. Hope that they get it managed soon and that you are back with us lunatics having a good ol' time asap.

07-08-2009, 11:32 AM

Thanks for the update Dan. Hope your feeling better soon.

md4958 · 07-08-2009, 11:32 AM

glad to have you back!

jjirons69 · 07-08-2009, 11:34 AM

Good luck, Dan! Remember, health first, smokes second.

Old Sailor · 07-08-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Thanks for the update Dan. Hope your feeling better soon.

Scottw · 07-08-2009, 11:46 AM

hope you feel better Dan!

bobarian · 07-08-2009, 11:48 AM

Dan, Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Prayers of healing are on the way. Take care.

massphatness · 07-08-2009, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the perspective on why I need to complain less, Dan. I hope things resolve themself for you soon. You are in my thoughts, sir.

07-08-2009, 11:58 AM

My sister has esophagitis as well and that poor girl has been living in up/down misery. I feel for you and prayers on the way, thanks for the update.

GKitty · 07-08-2009, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the update, Dan. Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well or able to enjoy a smoke. Hope you get back to 100% soon.

Don Fernando · 07-08-2009, 12:00 PM

maybe you should lose some weight Dan

seriously, I hope you feel better soon.

DBall · 07-08-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

maybe you should lose some weight Dan

seriously, I hope you feel better soon.

yeah... that's a good idea

(For those who don't know why that's funny, I'm about a buck thirty five soaking wet...)

kelmac07 · 07-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Get well soon!!!

68TriShield · 07-08-2009, 12:30 PM

All the best Dan.I'm no stranger to the Gastroenterologist myself...

dunng · 07-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Hope you feel better soon!

07-08-2009, 12:36 PM

The problem seems to have started shortly after the wedding.

Starscream · 07-08-2009, 12:48 PM

Thoughts and prayers sent. Hope you're back to 100% soon.

hotreds · 07-08-2009, 01:01 PM

Sorry to hear about your illness! Indeed, I add my prayers and well wishes for a quick and full recovery!

07-08-2009, 11:25 AM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Where I've been... Hi all... I haven't been posting much lately... here's why: A few months ago (3 or 4) I started having stomach issues and feeling like crap... after a couple mis-diagnoses, a bunch of tests and other such crap, they found out I had gastritis & esophagitis (also Barrett's Esophagus). They've switched up my meds a few times and I think we're getting closer to managing it, but I can only string together 5-8 days before I feel like crap for a few days... it's a work in progress. Of course, none of this prevents me from typing on a forum... it does, however, prevent me from smoking as much (due to the fact that I can't drink coffee, which is my favorite pairing, and that I'm not really supposed to be having much nicotine... kinda makes me feel like crap a bit when I'm done). I'm at around 1-2 a week (with the exception of Dan (ambientboy's) party and not around here or ICC too much as I'm trying to 'be good' in hopes that I'll be healthy-feeling enough to make it to shack. The more I hang out here, the more I'm gonna want to smoke... however, I plan on getting back into posting a little bit more. I hope everyone's doing good and I just wanted to throw out a quick post to let you know I didn't fall off the planet. (I think I'm gonna sneak in a RASSC at lunch today... ) __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

07-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Where I've been... Sorry to hear you've been ill. I hope they get you back to 100% MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

07-08-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,540 Trading: (47)	Re: Where I've been... Sorry to hear about the issues, Dan. Hope that they get it managed soon and that you are back with us lunatics having a good ol' time asap. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-08-2009, 11:32 AM	#4
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where I've been... Thanks for the update Dan. Hope your feeling better soon.

07-08-2009, 11:32 AM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Where I've been... glad to have you back! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-08-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Where I've been... Good luck, Dan! Remember, health first, smokes second. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

07-08-2009, 11:46 AM	#8
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Where I've been... hope you feel better Dan!

07-08-2009, 11:48 AM	#9
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Where I've been... Dan, Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Prayers of healing are on the way. Take care.

07-08-2009, 11:52 AM	#10
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: Where I've been... Thanks for the perspective on why I need to complain less, Dan. I hope things resolve themself for you soon. You are in my thoughts, sir. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

07-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#11
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where I've been... My sister has esophagitis as well and that poor girl has been living in up/down misery. I feel for you and prayers on the way, thanks for the update.

07-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#12
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Where I've been... Thanks for the update, Dan. Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well or able to enjoy a smoke. Hope you get back to 100% soon. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

07-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#13
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Where I've been... maybe you should lose some weight Dan seriously, I hope you feel better soon. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Where I've been... Get well soon!!!

07-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#16
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Where I've been... All the best Dan.I'm no stranger to the Gastroenterologist myself...

07-08-2009, 12:32 PM	#17
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Where I've been... Hope you feel better soon! __________________ MassHole Banter

07-08-2009, 12:36 PM	#18
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where I've been... The problem seems to have started shortly after the wedding.

07-08-2009, 12:48 PM	#19
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Where I've been... Thoughts and prayers sent. Hope you're back to 100% soon. __________________ Insert quote here.

07-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#20
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Where I've been... Sorry to hear about your illness! Indeed, I add my prayers and well wishes for a quick and full recovery! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.