Looking ahead to surgery, but fear is setting in.

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BIGMAN131307 said:
Just a little sunburn on my hands. lol

The main thing was I was able to get out there. :)

Now that my seizures seem to be at bay (knocking hard on wood), I'll should be able
to go more often.
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Wishing you luck on the future fishing trips!! Have you gone out since your 26 month seizure free fishing trip?

And, congrats on 27+ months seizure free :)
 
masterjen said:
Wishing you luck on the future fishing trips!! Have you gone out since your 26 month seizure free fishing trip?

And, congrats on 27+ months seizure free :)
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Thx, :)


I'm hoping to get out later this week weather permitting. If not, next week.
 
BIGMAN131307 said:
27 months+ and counting. :)

No seizures :), just had a bad headache these past few days. :(
This 85-90 degrees hits me hard.

I have been using the psyllium fiber for about two weeks. It seems to help "some",
but I could have more improvement. Hopefully when I see the nutritionist next month,
I'll get the help need.
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When I first started using psyllium I did the mistake of putting heaps on top on the cereal... did I get a shock lol... was told initially it provides the "bulk" but I did not get warned I only needed small amounts.
:)

Utilize the nutritionist for recipes and food ideas. You can get creative and modify to what suits you as you learn what stuff works for your digestion.
 
I've been taking a teaspoon mixed with water each morning. As the instructions stated 2 hours before or after any meds. I chose after to make things easier on my schedule.
So far so good.

I'll stick with this routine until I see the nutritionist. Then I'll make adjustments if needed.

Recipes and food ideas
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is something I could use. Hopefully something reasonable, that won't break the bank.
 
BIGMAN131307 said:
I'll stick with this routine until I see the nutritionist. Then I'll make adjustments if needed.
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Are you seeing a nutritionist or a dietician? A dietician has more advanced education: must successfully complete a 4 year university bachelors degree which teaches science as well as practical based application of diet knowledge and also complete a 1-year carefully regulated internship before being certified, A nutritionist only needs a science-based high-school education, complete as little as 6 months of an unregulated training program and complete an often unregulated 1-year training program and while they require 50 "internship" hours what is taught during this internship is not regulated.

A dietician would be in a position to have better knowledge as how to factor in your medications to decisions and recommendations she may have.

Just my input, Bigman :) Of course, cost factors into all this as well with a dietician often (but not always) costing more.
 
I believe it's a nutritionist. Insurance/referrals make it a pita to select and choose.
They typically go for the cheaper choice first.

So I will see what this person can do. Every "book" deserves a chance. lol
 
Its about you investigating what exactly is going to work for you BM and will the food and nutrients benefit your tum.
 
Glad I had the surgery. Seems to be a success. :)

Regret not having it sooner. :( All my other health problems seemed to be all linked to my years on many AEDs.
 
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Months going strong without a seizure. :)

Now if the Nutritionist I'm supposed to see this week can help me, I'll be golden.

But that is a long shot.
 
Awesome BigMan! Good luck with the nutritionist.
 
That's fantastic BIGMAN! Yes, as Nakamova says, I hope the nutritionist gives you some helpful information.
 
seagull said:
What health problems did you have
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Like many of us several.

But my main battle currently is: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Which is a result of side effects caused by AEDs: Depakote, Topamax, Zarontin, Zonegran, Keppra

Those AEDs caused me severe stomach and groin pain. Along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation. That also effected my weight fluctuation.

I hope the Nutritionist I will be seeing can help me with a game plan to alleviate some of the UC & IBS problems. If needed I may even seek out a Dietitian.
 
Well I seen the nutritionist yesterday. It was a late day appt. :( Which is usually a pain to get to. But this place does bariatric / nutrition. Morning appts. are for bariatric patients.

I arrived early to fill out all the required paperwork. Check-in staff was pleasant and friendly. The nurse took me in about half hour later than my scheduled time. :( This nurse was also pleasant and friendly. Took my height/weight, and usual vitals. After going over the basics of my visit, the nurse went to confer with the nutritionist. I waited for another half hour before the nutritionist came in. :( But at least I got an apology for the long wait. :)

After going over my info. The nutritionist went over the FODMAPS diet more clearly with me. Explaining that the FODMAPS diet is scientific guide.

IE: Foods in column A scientifically shouldn't bother you.
Foods in column B scientifically might bother you so limit.
Foods in column C scientifically will bother you so avoid.

The nutritionist also explained how this sparingly. Don't eliminate foods too fast. Or I will be left nothing to eat. lol Try adjust the amount of a problem food, how it's prepared, when I eat it. If it still bothers me, then eliminate it. :)

I was also told that my body might also be hypersensitive when eating at times. Just eating may cause my body discomfort. :( But that is a long term issue I'll need to work through.

We also discussed about increasing the psyllium fiber gradually, afterwards. But that is after I give the FODMAPS diet a run for a while.

Overall I believe this appt to the nutritionist was very productive. :)

If the gastroenterologist would've explained the FODMAPS to me properly two months ago I'd be in a better situation.


Now I have a little less stress in my life after this appt. :)
 
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