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Exhausted from digestive conditions

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 3, 2019 | Replies (38)

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@bentley33

Hello everyone. Things are still not going well.... my stomach is still very bloated, vomiting, and the rest of my issues. I tried to get an appointment at Mayo in MN and they wouldn’t take my insurance, I’m wondering if I’m referred by my GI doctor maybe they will see me, although I’m not sure what they can do. I see GI at the end of the month. I’m afraid they will want to do a temporary bag and I’m just not ready for that. I’m afraid it won’t work or when they reconnect things won’t work (they aren’t doing that great the way it is). I’m thinking about seeing a holistic doctor. I feel like I’ve tried everything else.... has anyone had success with holistic therapy? I know my scar tissue is a big problem but no surgeon will go in and remove them. We all know it’s a catch 22, but I need relief. They are afraid more damage could be done with surgery. So until I have a life threatening obstruction, I think they will push for the bag, which is also a gamble. Just wondering what to do???? Everyone on here has been helpful, and I’d really appreciate so input. Holistic doctor or the bag? Or try and be seen at Mayo. They’ve seen me before but insurance is an issue. I’m so frustrated with my health and no have to deal with insurance!!! I feel the people in charge of insurance and money has never suffered the way we all have. Health and quality of life should be more important than what type of insurance I have 😡🙄. This just sucks. Opinions and ideas are always welcome and helps to keep me grounded and more knowledgeable about these problems.

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I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for you. I guess given that mayo is the #1 rated GI clinic in the world, anything you can do to get in there would be my goal. Being in limbo with symptoms that don't fully mean a certain diagnosis is the worst. I know that I have bile inside me given all the burning/stinging and constant fullness and pain. Again, I will go back to quality of life. If status quo is something that you can't endure, then the risk of surgery is worth it IF there is a chance of relief from the procedure. No one can be 100% certain of course, but being young and thinking of enduring years of feeling as is can't be very good. I know it scares me to think that, which is my motivation to keep going, and advocating for my own health. So tiring though.