My primary said some gastric bypass patients will stop absorbing and have to go to shots, that's why they check it so often. It's not your fault. Dianne

That's kinda what happened to me last friday when I was doubled over in pain. I've never felt anything quite like that. I guess we really need to get loads of water and chew and chew and chew and chew. Pills can be a real treat. I'm just very careful since the incident. Smiles! Donna

Hi Ronda, I am currently taking the bariatric advantage vitamins, iron .. etc... I do however forget them on occasion but I can't understand how I can get this bad just missing a few doses here and there. I still hurt everytime I eat these days. My stomach just cramps under my ribs. Feels like a major case of gas that I can't get rid of and I swell so bad. To top it all off my Doctor is leaving the practice and moving away. He's a great Doc and I am really gonna miss him. And..... yes Dr. Louis did tell me that he would do a revision on the breast and the top of my stomach. He is such a sweetheart and I know he will take care of me. Thanks for your warm thoughts! Donna Paige

Thanks Jennifer for your concern. I am just being a big baby as of late but I feel pretty much I can tell you guys anything on this board. I love the support that I get here. I never feel alone. Donna Paige

Donna, I am not sure why he used staples. But they are all gone now. I Had stitches on my hips and the ones on my left side are still there. He had to drain some fluid (old blood) off that side when I went on Wednesday to get the other half of the staples off and said he wanted to keep them in for another week so it would re-open. I have steri strips on the back and on both sides. So far the swelling is going down each week. How long did your swelling last? Toni