Comments for Linda Bonanno's Weblog

Comment on Tribute by mark

mark — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:18:54 +0000

Im very sorry to hear about your father. He was a great man. He made a big impression on me in the short time I knew him. He always had a passion for nature, people and life in general. Best wishes MW

Comment on Tribute by Art

Art — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:39:17 +0000

Hi Linda,
Your comment:
“Although I am married, and I have a number of wonderful friends, there are times now when I feel so totally alone.”

I know what you mean. I lost my mom to cancer in 2001 and my father in 2003. After losing my father, I had the same feeling. Even though I had not depended on my parents for several years, it felt like I no longer had a safety net.

We are sorry for your loss.

Comment on Things That Can Go Wrong When You’re Losing Weight by LBonanno

LBonanno — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:06:17 +0000

Hi Jenny!
Thanks for the encouragement. Wow, 7lbs since New Years is very impressive. So nice to hear from you!

Comment on Things That Can Go Wrong When You’re Losing Weight by Jenny Reick

Jenny Reick — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Keep up the good work, and forgive yourself for any hiccups! I know you can do it!
I am also on this path since New Years, down 7 lbs, but need to add more exercise.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Ann

Ann — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:13:13 +0000

Thanks for the info. I’ll read more about wheat and lactose. She has had this cough for 5 years, sporadically, but it has been completely out of control the last few months. At this point, we’re grasping at straws and trying anything that might work.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Gerd

Gerd — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:09:15 +0000

Indigestion is such a trouble for many. Cheers for the post. Genuinely appreciate it.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by LBonanno

LBonanno — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:41:08 +0000

Good luck on Monday. Getting older sucks doesn’t it? I remember thinking it was weird when my parents couldn’t eat things that I could. Now, here I am in their shoes…

Comment on Public Service Announcement by LBonanno

LBonanno — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Ann – Well, everything I’ve read says that everyone is different when it comes to reflux. You need to experiment. That said, my doctor suggested limiting vinegar, citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, mint, spicy/fatty/greasy food, coffee, and alcohol (those last two probably don’t apply). Personally I’ve found that when I overeat I am at my most miserable. Big meals are out. I also found that garlic can cause problems as well as raw onions.

Out of curiosity, was Elise checked for celiac disease while the doc was in there doing the endoscopy? A wheat problem(doesn’t even have to be celiac) could cause all of the symptoms she has (and many more). You should read “Wheat Belly” and if you think it could apply have her try a few weeks with no grains.

Another thought is lactose intolerance. I only bring that one up because I used to cough up a lung every morning when I still ate milk products because of the mucous it generated. That problem went away for me once I eliminated milk products including processed foods with whey or casein in them.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by SteveJ

SteveJ — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:14:56 +0000

Nice timing. My appointment with my doctor (about acid reflux) isn’t until Monday. I have had very minor problems for about 10 years, but just recently things seem to have gotten worse. Must be tied to turning 50.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Ann

Ann — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:49:55 +0000

Interesting. We’re in the middle of going to various doctors trying to figure out what is wrong with my 10 year old, Elise. She has a chronic cough that sounds absolutely horrific (I posted a video somewhere recently on my blog). Her asthma doc originally thought it was tracheomalacia, but the ENT did an endoscopy and thinks reflux. She is now on Nexium and Zantac. They seem to be helping some but definitely haven’t solved the problem. Our next appointment is with a pediatric pulmonologist. Any suggestions for must-do things in terms of foods to eliminate for reflux? I feel like the ENT may be on the right path, but she definitely still isn’t well. She is so down about it too.