I know I have a serious problem Bizi :(
Unfortunately trying the rice didn't change anything. I got the same pain after I ate, followed by the usual heartburn. I'm regurgitating all day, not just after I eat. I know that I have to get this taken care of soon or I'm going to end up in the hospital.
The appointment with the GI doc isn't until May 12th, but I'm hoping the phone will ring.


My father owns about 75% of the family business and one aunt owns about 25%. The other aunt owns about 2%, having sold the rest of her shares to my father. Saturday my MIL texted my husband a link to an article from the local paper leading to the discovery that my father made a $750K land deal (the land is easily worth 5x that amount) with the town without my aunt's knowledge. The sad part is that this is not the first super sketchy thing he has done relating to the business. It's not even the worst thing. It's just the first time he's been caught red-handed. He and the business are/were in deep financial trouble. I'm sure his intention is to use most of the money for personal use since he's done such things in the past. He gave my aunt the "it was hard enough for me to do" excuse, and there's been no talk of her receiving any money.

Things like this make me wonder why I try to maintain a relationship with my father. Sadly, his behavior here doesn't surprise me at all. I don't know what number I'd come up with if I tried to calculate what percent a- hole he is, but I bet it would be pretty ****ing high. I got worked up about this initially, but I realize this really is between my father and aunt and I've pretty much let go of it. I'll weigh in, but it won't matter unless I **** him off. He has a sense of entitlement, the ends justify his means, and he won't give a **** what anyone thinks about what he did.

oh no
hugs
bobby

Could she take him to court?
seems so not right.
bizi

That stinks.
He seems to be way out of bounds.
Sorry, Kay.


M

My father had the right to make the deal without my aunt's consent because he has controlling interest in the company, but by law he had to inform her. She doesn't even understand the basic terms of the deal clearly outlined in the newspaper article. I told her she needs to get a copy of the agreement between my father and the town and take it to a lawyer who can at least explain how it effects her (tax liability, etc). I don't know whether she will or not, but she's a fool if she doesn't.

I called my father yesterday and he told me he had to make the deal or he would have lost the business. When I asked him if it was enough to pay off what HE owes, he got agitated. Maybe he was upset that I know something I wasn't supposed to know, or maybe I asked one too many questions, IDK and I don't really care.


I cancelled the appointment with my therapist this morning because I'm not feeling well. I hope I don't get charged the $75 cancellation fee.

A nurse from my PCP's office called yesterday to tell me that the X-Rays I had done showed no obstructions, but that was no surprise. Then she told me that I was really constipated lol. No ****- literally. No word from the gastro yet.

miralax has been working for me. your father sounds so very difficult. also nopolina with flax also worked well.
bobby

I swear by my magnesium oxide but it is not for everyone.
bizi

I am hoping for the best for you, Kay.

M

Thank you ladies :group hug:

I'm feeling a little better this morning :)

I've tried every combo of everything OTC you can imagine at this point. Right now I'm taking Sennakot, Fibercon, colace, and high doses of the prescription lactulose three times a day to no avail. The only thing that ever works now is the max dose of Dulcolax, but it doesn't always work, and I can't take it everyday.
I'm not having much luck with the stomach meds my PCP recommended either: Prilosec and Gaviscon.

I had to stop taking Allegra because it can't be taken around the same time as magnesium or aluminum antacids, which of course both of them are. So now I'm dealing with my allergies and my cough has come back. LOL. WTF!!! I'll have to find something else that won't interfere with any of my meds or make me drowsy and I'm going to have to do it today.

I'm still waiting on my driving record. I checked today and they haven't cashed my check yet, but they haven't had my paperwork for long. I received the letter I needed from them very quickly, so maybe I'll get lucky and get my driving record fast, too?

I got it in my head that I wasn't going to get a check until the 20th of next month so I've been very worried about paying 20% of the car insurance up front when I sign the policy, which will be very expensive because of the DUI. I realized this morning I get a check next week (on the 20th). I don't know how I got so confused…

thank God for little things. at least you are getting the check earlier. I can't believe how you are holding on. You must be so uncomfortable.
I hope things get easier physically and mentally and environmentally soon.
love
bobby