I asked the Duke ENT doctor (He’s very experienced and highly rated) about the SG Block and he sort of moaned. He said I’d try to avoid that. I didn’t see the point in pressing the issue, since he was definitely not in favor of it. So, if I want to pursue it, I’ll have to find another provider.

I’m up to my eyeballs in specialists already with my Gastroenterologists, Ophthalmologists, Neurologist, Endocrinologist, and soon to be Rheumatologist. Plus, my parents are ailing right now and I’m doing major caregiver duties and getting them to doctor appointments that take me out of work multiple days a week. Of course, the bitter taste is a major deal. I have to make it a priority. If I knew it was on its way out, I could tolerate it easier.