Narcotic Addiction?

I am recovering from a severe case of shingles which my md had me on extremely strong narcotics and I developed complications. Now he is treating me for narcotic addition. He is having me take Methadone. I am having nausua and stomach pain with it. I'm concerned about my "pouch" (I had surgery 1/10/05) I have lost 85 pounds ...it has been a long hard road to lose it! Dr. Shina yells at me everytime I see him because I have not made his goal (I am 14 pounds from his goal). So I don't want to go back to him. Does anyone know whether Methadone can hurt my pounch? Karen

Karen, Even though you don't want to talk to your surgeron b/c he yells at you, please discuss the Methadone with him. It may be an irritant to your pouch which could be causing the nausea & pain. Also, the fact that you've been on narcotic meds could have slowed your weight loss which may be why you haven't made his wl goal. Also, tell him you don't like being yelled at - ask him to give you constructive crititsism and suggestions to help you attain your goal, not to belittle or humiliate you. Good luck! Vickie J.