Update on abdominal pain and plastics and everything else........

Hi everyone.... I went to the doctors to get the results of my ct scan and he says everything is fine. He has no idea why I was in so much pain and for so long. He thinks perhaps my old stomach was filled and very slow to empty......I am not sure after thinking about it if he meant with air of food? He did say it was uncommon and did confirm that the test shows everything working well. He recommended no more MOM but wants me to increase my fiber and drink at least 3 quarts of water per day.....They did discover I have a 3 cm cyst on my left ovary and today I went and saw my ob/gyn who is now retiring after today. He is not concerned with the cyst and says they are very common.....On a good note my gastric bypass surgeons wife offered me a job with their office to assist with bariatric training and such but could only offer 10 hours a week. Unfortunate at this time I can not take it and am hoping to find out more what kind of training vesid is going to give me. My daughter Brittany Graduated on Saturday and I am so proud of her....She really is a good caring kid and I pray her future is bright.... I put in for a belt lipectomy (abdominalplasty) and was just denied as of yesterday. The reason per the insurance company was: The letter provided by your doctor does show that you had gastric bypass surgery and have lost over 100 pounds (144 exact)and now have access abdominal and back skin, however, the office note did not show that the excess abdominal and back skin is causing sugnificant pain and or other physical symptoms that interfere with your ability to perform essential activities. Therefore, the belt lipectomy is considered cosmetic in nature. So tomorrow I start with pictures of the "man made rash" I think I am going out to buy a bottle brush to scrub my skin clean. gotta do what you gotta do.... I know I have been absent alot lately from the board and I am finally admitting that sometimes life is the pits. I have been very stresses and even "down" though I think my husband would say depressed.I do have loads of things to be grateful for and I really am... but I need to learn to let things go and not be so stressed. I can't control everything. My husband told me today that I need a tranquilizer and that really hurt my feelings. I know he was saying it out of love but I guess I didn't originally take it that way. I need to lighten up. Thanks for letting me share/vent. Hugs, Chris

Hi Chris, I'm glad to hear your CT scan turned out fine! I'm also sad for you that your PS was turned down. I know how much we all want to get rid of our excess skin. Congratulations to Brittany on her graduation!! Take a little time to unstress everyday...just do a little something for yourself. Hugs, Anna

Anna, I am so glad I met you and we became friends, I wish we lived closer, and I truely appreciate your friendship. If you and David come up to Buffalo you can stay here anytime. Hugs, Chris

I wish we lived closer too! I'm glad we met too and We did make a lasting friendship You just never know we may pop up to New York while our son is there. I would love to see you and just spend some girl time together! Hugs, Anna

Chris, I just wanted to chime in and tell you that it might be worth looking into getting some temporary drug-type help. Shortly after the wls, I began to have the mood swings and the day-to-day irritations that didn't bother me before. When i mentioned them to my surgeon, he said that a good percentage of us suffer from this after surgery and most of the time it's just temporary. I went on Wellbutrin for about 8 months and it worked wonders for me. I am one of those people *****sist taking ANY kind of drugs, buy this was something I just couldn't deny any longer, you know? Just my input. Lisa

Oh Chris- I'm so sorry your plastics were denied! *hugs* I know how it feels- but keep trying! You'll get them I just know it! I am glad your CT Scan came out clear and you're on the mend- that is wonderful! Keep the documentation and your chin up. We've all been in the slump.... we're here for ya girlie! Jaci

Hi Chris, So glad that the CT came out OK and that the cyst is no big deal. Congratulations on your daughters graduation That is as much your success as her's. Keep trying on the PS. It will happen. Good to see you back posting again. You were missed. Sending hugs, Ronna

Hi Chris, So glad to hear your doing better. How exciting that your daughter graduated. Keep bugging the insurance company that's what they get paid for. Check in when you can & have a good weekend. Carly

Chris...sorry to hear you're having problems. Keep working on the insurance. I knew I didn't have the criteria for PS, so I just have saved up to have it so I didn't have to wait. I've heard Nair works to make a good "rash". Congrats on your daughter graduating. I know you are happy for her. I hope everything works out for you. Karla