Shoot Rhonda, I'd be the last one to flame you for eating that kind of stuff. I can't tolerate any sugar-free stuff (gas/bloating) so I've let chocolate eek it's way back into my life and my weakness is M&M's. I've even figured out to calculate them into my daily intake on Fit Day...how bad is that? No, unfortunately, I don't have stomach problems with junk food, but I don't find much of it really appealing. Some times I think I really want potato chips, etc., but then just a couple of bites and I realize I didn't really want them, they seem kind of bland, and they're easy to put away. I do tend to get cramps, sometimes quite bad, and ALWAYS on the left side, when I eat too much bread or pasta or when I'm constipated. I can tolerate a decent amount, but too much and then I'm hurting. I've wondered if that is where the "Y" is. I go for my 18 month checkup next Friday; I'll try to remember to ask the doctor. Julie

Lee, Is there any surgical procedure that can be done to unblock the tubes? It is amazing the costs involved with IVF. Have you considered adoption? There are so many children that need loving homes. Does your local hospital have any type of support groups that may be of help to you? My doctors never wanted me to get pregnant because of some major health risks for me. So having children was taken off our list of priorities. Sometimes I wish we had had children, but our lives are full with friends, family, and activities. Sending you hugs, Mary

Okay guys, I dont know where else to turn. I know I have not been around much and this topic has little to do with weight loss. But my head is spinning and I need some advice. As some of you know I have been trying to get pregnant all year and just recently found out that My tubes are blocked and I am unable to get pregnant without help. I was told that IVF was an option, but I cannot afford the $10'000.00 a shot to try to get pregnant via IVF. and with that their is no gurantee that it will work. I'm beginning to feel like my world is falling apart and their is nothing I can do about it. The on thing in life I am happy about it that my weight is stable, has not gone anywhere for the longest time, I am now wearing a size 4-6 depending on what I get. My boobs have up and vanished on me, pre-surgery I was wearing a double E cup, now I'm in a B!, my pride and joy has gone I am looking for any advice on the pregnancy front, anybody been through this or have any ideas that I can untilise? Please.. I'm just looking for some support that is not my husbands family asking me if I am pregnant yet. Thanks in advance to everyone just for making it through this post. You guys are the best! Lee

Trish, Sorry its taken me so long to respond. The last 4 or 5 days have been a whirlwind for me and I haven't been checking in like I usually do. The only thing you describe that sounds like a migraine is seeing spots. I get a migraine at least once a month (during that time of the month) and it always starts out with me seeing spots. I take prescription medication that usually knocks it out. If I didn't have that medication, my headache would last 2 or 3 days. I've never had a fever with my headache; but that doesn't mean it can't happen. I sure hope you find out what is wrong. The fever worries me. I always thought fever meant infection of some kind. I could be wrong... I have absolutely no medical background so I'm not really the person who should be giving advice. Please let us know what you find out. Wanda

I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling. Since you were so diligent about pursuing medical help, I was hoping they had found a way to help you get through this and get back on the mend. Do they anticipate that the feeding tube will eliminate the absorption problem or is this a stop-gap kind of thing? Will it be permanent? If they absorption problem is corrected, will that help reverse the neuropathy? Lots of questions, I know. I've put your surgery on my calendar so I remember to pray; Please keep us informed when you get home and feel like writing. Until then, remember you're never far from our thoughts. I think your husband sounds wonderful...he's been a rock through all of this and with a mother-in-law to boot. What a guy! Julie