Better late than never, right???? Just maintaining here in Iowa... I was 143lbs. this morning... Juggle between 143 and 145lbs... That's ok with me!! Yesterday I munched all day long... and not really on good stuff either... and I was down a lb.. weird isnt it? Today back on track. Hope everyone else is well! Stacey

Hey Steph, it does sound like constipation to me. But keep an eye on it and if it gets worse call your WLS it could be a blockage. Keep us posted and I'll pray for you. ****HUGS****

Velly button, that's great... obviously meant to be BELLY button LOL. Also I forgot to add i had severe nausea with this pain as well.

Hi Guys....Today is the first time since I had my surgery that I woke up not feeling well. I don't even have an appetite and that is so not normal! I have a dull ache on my left side and also right above my navel and on the left side of my back. I am able to drink, I am sipping water now...but did not eat breakfast cause I just did not want to feel worse than. So anyway....I am thinking I might be constipated (I know TMI) and I have not ever really been constipated before so I am not sure what it feels like. (What a problem to have right). So any way....my question to you is.....does this sound like constipation or does it sound like something I should be alarmed by and call my surgeons office? I did start taking iron supplements about a month ago and have not had any problems with going to the potty and I have been going this last week but not as much as I would like. And I am on day 4 of the 5 day pouch test. Thanks and any input would be helpful.

I agree...I feel infinitely blessed. This could have turned out really bad...but, she's one tough girl. She went to her PCP yesterday and she said that all is well...just a major amount of swelling and bruising that will pass in time.