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It has been a long time since I have been here and many may not remember me, but as we always tried to learn a lot while we were here, I would like to pass on what I've learned. If you have acid reflux, do something about it. So many times, we pop a Tums or take Pepcid if we feel like it, but really don't think of it as more than an inconvenience. If left untreated, it erodes your esophagus and turns into esophageal cancer. The worst part of esophageal cancer is there are no symptoms until it spreads to other areas of the body and by that point, there is little chance of recovery. My father passed away last Friday and we only found out about the cancer because of a fluke last Thanksgiving. Go home and hug your families, and everyone take care.

Ging


(Note from gsn309: I will forward any condolence messages to Ginger. I did not priorly discuss that with her, but I am sure they would be appreciated.)

My condolences to you and your family, Ginger.

We miss you around here!

Ging, I am so very sorry to hear the news about your father. Please accept my deepest sorrow and extend my condolences to your entire family.

Ging, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Ging, I'm so sorry.

Thank you for thinking of us at this difficult time in the hope that we can learn something from it. I will take it to heart.

Ging, regardless of how often you do or don't drop by, you're never far away from our thoughts, in good or bad times. I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Having lost one parent myself (and with another not doing all that great at times), I know the pain you're feeling. Know that it does dull over time, although it never goes away completely, but that' a good thing. While your father's time with you wasn't as long as you'd have liked, remember all the good times, forgive both him and yourself for the bad, and keep his memory alive by passing on his wisdom to everyone else.

MWAH, my friend.

Please forward my love and hugs to Ginger. I miss her on the Bored.

My husband has had some trouble with acid reflux. Luckily, his Dr. has been proactive and he has gone in for tests and is regularlu monitored as well as on a prescription to help lessen the effects.

Thank you for trying to enlighten those who think it is just a touch of heartburn.

Hugs to you Ginger, and come visit us. We miss you.

I'm very sorry to hear about that. Our condolences to you and your family.

You've been and continue to be a valued member of our community and I hope that in the future we will hear more for you, hopefully under happier circumstances.

Condolences here as well. I'm sorry for your loss.

As with my personal experience recently I would counsel everyone to always find out what is wrong. Don't continue to take things that treat the symptoms. If something hurts, it is your body telling you something is wrong.

Acid reflux, indigestion, whatever is not normal and and the cause should be dealt with. I think it is criminal that the makers of antacids and such can advertise and selltheir wares where as some natural remedies (and lifestyle changes) can't even be discussed commercially for fear of FDA sanctions.

I'm very sorry, Ginger. My sincere condolences to your entire family.

Kay

Heartfelt condolences, Ging.

I am so sorry to hear this, Ging.

Hugs, thoughts and prayers going out.

Ging:

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes for you and your family during a difficult time.

Ging: You have always been one of the nicest people here and are very undeserving of any grief in your life. My prayers are with you and so are my thoughts tonight.

Ging, my heart aches for you. I wish I could think of the right words to make you feel better, but I am at a loss. God bless you and your family, and come back here anytime you think it would be good for you.

Sorry to hear about your loss.
Stay strong.

My condolences, Ging. We treat a lot of esophagi -- that is a nasty, nasty cancer.

So sorry to hear of your loss, Ginger. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My heart goes out to you and everyboy else who loved your Dad.

We miss you here.

Thanks for the warning. Count me as one who will use this info to my advantage. I don't have a doctor, but I'll get one to check this out.

I get stuff stuck in my espophagus from time to time, and I can't say that it hasn't been a cause of concern.

Thanks again, and Godspeed to you an yours.

You're always family around here, Ginger. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to you and your family.

Ging,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the kind words you had for me and my family after my wife's stroke, and I hope this message can give you a bit of the same comfort I felt from you. I will include your family in my prayers, that the Lord can send comfort during these difficult days. Keep in mind the good times you had with your father, and know you can rely on the bored as a source of strength. May God bless you and your family richly in the coming days.

My condolences to you Ging on the loss of your father. You are still thought of around here and sorely missed....

lb13

Ginger,

My heart breaks for you and your family. I know your love for your father and I know that will not die. May you find comfort in that.

Ging --

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sure you are in all of our thoughts during this time.

Ginger says she thanks everyone for their kind words (in her words, she got all sniffly!)

She says she's gonna make a real effort to come back and visit in the coming days!

Here's hoping!