We have had light rain since about 11:30 a.m. We drove to Fort Wayne on a less-travelled road, getting off of Highway 30 with so much truck traffic. It would have been more pleasant without the rain; definitely less trucks. Saw some farmers have readied their fields for planting. A few already have little green sprouts.
We enjoyed lunch at Casa Grille on Dupont Road. Then I saw a gastroenterologist about whether to have my LINX device removed. He said I might need to do that, but first he wants me to try a different stronger PPI. The past 3-4 weeks I have had acid reflux including while in bed along with some swallowing/regurgitation problems. He wants me to try the new med for 6 weeks to see if it helps my problems and what kind of side effects I have.
Since I am also having some swallowing problems in the upper esophagus, he has ordered a modified barium swallow test. I will call in the next few days to set that up.
I kind of laugh when I tell people that which of my problems get attention depends on which specialist can fit me into their schedules. It has little to do with my priorities. This gastro doctor wants to see me again in 6 months, but the scheduler can only find openings 7 months out. I did finally get an appointment with a urogynecologist (well with the NP) after waiting over 4 months. That will be in June.
I get along as best as I can. I talk to Holly and the Lambs pretty often to keep my spirits up, to remind me God is in control. I am His little lamb.
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