ducky, I am sorry that you are having another weepy time. Remember that we are here for you. If you think the GI doc is dragging her feet, then why not call and find out what is happening all the best hugs lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 244 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �64 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

So sorry you are going through this Duckie....Here's hoping that they get their act together soon. You are doing SO well with your quit while going through all this. Curl up on the couch...I'll make the tea and Gonna will tell you stories! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,198 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $295 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

Best of luck Duckie. I'm not sure what a PCM is but I hope they help you out, sounds like you've just been running around in circles. Keep strong in your quit, you've done so well and come a long way. All the best [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 89 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,499 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $348.88 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Another tear fest began yesterday. Damn gi doc is dragging her feet too. I am tired of jumping thru hoops so now the real fight begins. I am going to my PCM and I am going to tell her everything that has happened to me. Keep your fingers crossed she says enough is enough and puts in the referral for the manometer. Which reminds me: Why is it if a family pet suddenly become ill or needs an operation, they schedule it but if a human needs urgent medical attention, we have to jump thru hoops like a circus animal? *scratches head* I do not understand it. What is wrong w/ the above picture?? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 493 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Hi SM!! PCM means Primary Care Manager AKA Family Doctor =) No worries. I have my quit secure and I am not going to cave in. I caved in back in August over the exact same thing and I learned it didnt help me then and it will not help me now. =) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 493 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

Hi Lynne. I called yesterday to confirm the pH probe and the manometer w/ her assistant. The assistant rudely says they are NOT going to do the manometer. I need that test done before my surgeon will do the surgery. I changed GI docs b/c of the same dragging of the feet. If I change GI docs again, then I have to start all over. It has been 5 mons since I got sick w/ this sliding hiatal. She doesnt have to live in pain. I do. I am tired of crying b/c of the pain. I am tired of throwing up acid b/c of the GERD. I have lost 45 pounds in 3 mons and I am truely sick and it is b/c of the hernia. *sigh* 2 hours and my PCM office opens. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 493 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

TY Windy! After this is all said and done, I should be able to restore world peace! LOL!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 503 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $100 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

Hi Danielle =) I bought 2 bags of dum dum lollies and 1/2 the bag was gone by bedtime =) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 503 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $100 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

Hi Danielle. I have curled up on the sofa and have eaten 3 tootsie roll pops, and drank my hot tea. So I guess I am hanging in there. Minty tea is soothing at the moment. =) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 495 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Hi Kat! It's not so much as missing the smokes but more so than gi docs dragging their feet while I stay in pain over the sliding hiatal. I am not sure why this is happening to me. I just know I am emotionally spent. 5 mons of being in pain is too much for anyone to endure. =( [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 495 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55