*sigh*

[ebonlock]

I decided to ask for next Friday off, mostly because it's the day before our big show and I'm going to be worrying about the performance and likely to have very little brain power left with which to accomplish stuff. And I just got all my vacation and personal days back so I figure why not? Gives me a chance to get Kage back to the vet as well, which should be loads of fun.

I'm very happy to say that a schedule jam packed with rehearsals has helped me shed a few pounds and exchange some flab for muscle. I still don't like what I'm seeing most of the time, but my own reflection doesn't make me outright shudder any more. Baby steps. I got through most of our last rehearsal without wincing whenever I caught a reflection of myself and from certain angles I almost liked what I saw. So I guess, go me!

On the other hand my stomach is back to being rather bad again. I've given this proton pump inhibitor 6 months to work its magic and I seem to be getting worse rather than better. I think it's time to go talk to the doctor again and see if we can try something different. If anyone on here has acid reflux and can offer any suggestions regarding treatments I should look into I'd be glad to hear about it.

Edit: Forgot to mention that while flipping channels last night I happened to catch the last 3.5 minutes of the Buffalo/Washington game. My beloved Sabers were behind by a point but playing like fiends. I mean they were just skating circles around their opponents and damned if they didn't tie it up quickly. Then, 30 seconds or so left in the game and they pull out a win. Even got an empty netter but apparently the buzzer beat the puck in so it didn't count, so 5 to 4. It was a true thing of beauty.

Also my sis sent me a pic of my niece in her Sharks jersey and I think I have to frame it. It is beyond adorable.

Comments

[ebongreen.livejournal.com]

For your acid reflux issues I'd look into acupuncture.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

For your acid reflux issues I'd look into acupuncture.

Hmm, that's an interesting idea, have you heard from or know of anyone who'se tried it and had it help the problem?

[ebongreen.livejournal.com]

I occasionally have acid reflux myself, and I know it's susceptible to shiatsu since that's one of the techniques I use for immediate relief. I imagine acupuncture would also be useful, since they share a theoretical background and are similar in application.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I've done a little poking around and it seems that there's a reasonable amount of literature on the subject and all of it very positive. I have a friend who has received acupuncture and swears by it so I think I'll ask her who she sees.

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

I can't recall the PPI you're actually taking, but I found that with Aciphex, I was golden. I could pretty much eat whatever and even whenever, within reason. And I know you're doing far better on the "avoid" list than I ever managed. Possibly it's not actually acid reflux? Dunno what else it might be (hopefully not an ulcer!), but if this isn't helping, I don't know what else would. -_-

Good luck when you doctorify again!