Recently, through the great folks at the UCLA CHAMP Clinic, there were other issues added to the diagnosis. ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). Of course, it hasn’t just been the last two years that have been difficult. It’s been my son’s entire lifetime. Most who...
Ever felt like you were in one? A time warp? I do. Six days, 2,200 miles, two states, one massive waterfall, several Starbucks stops, way too much money in gas, one late night run to VooDoo Doughnut and we are finally home. It’s been a...
I am writing this post from Lincoln, CA, where one of my wife's brother's owns 40 acres. He and his wife built a home on it about 2 years ago. Their place is central to where Colleen's parents and siblings live, so it's perfect for a...
This morning, a story ran on NBC's Today Show. It was about a young lady named Gentrie Hanson, who has gastroparesis, the same rare condition I've been diagnosed with. You can click here to watch the feature. While my experience is mine alone, it's always good to...
Saw my doctor at Cedars-Sinai today for results from last week's tests, which all showed no abnormalities. That's good news! From here, he sees no reason for further testing. He is calling what I have "post-infectious gastroparesis", believing that it was most likely brought on...
Just finished my follow-up appointment with the Cedars-Sinai doctor. We're navigating the traffic on the way home right now. The results of my gastric emptying study done on August 6 show that I have "severe" gastroparesis. However, I learned that the severity of the condition does...
The long, but good, weekend, started too early for my taste on Friday morning when the alarm went off at 5:00 am. Colleen, Jonathan and I headed out at 6:30 for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. I went through my first test with them in this gastrointestinal journey...
I just now heard back from Cedars-Sinai. My Gastric Emptying Study has been scheduled for next Friday, August 6 at 8:30 am at Cedars. The follow-up appointment with the doctor for results will be on Thursday, August 19 at 11:30 am. I've asked them to...
Cannot believe we are on the last full weekend of July! Cannot believe it has been 6 weeks since my gall bladder was removed! Cannot believe I am still having symptoms I had prior to the surgery, meaning that the gall bladder was not the...