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michdeb
on 8/14/06 9:23 am - Southeast, MI

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear you are still in pain. It must be sooooo frustrating not having an answer for this pain that can be so incapacitating. It sounds like they have ruled out all the immediately serious causes, and now you are left just waiting for your body to relax and heal itself. As Kathy said, try to keep your protein intake up so you can heal. Debra M.

KuuipoCloud
on 8/14/06 9:19 am - Oak Harbor, WA

RNY on 05/03/05

Topic: What's up

I'm still not feeling great and they still don't know what's wrong with me. I've had x-rays, CT scans, tons of lab work and no one seems to know what's wrong. I'm feeling a little better and am thinking that this may all have been caused by some muscle spasms. My back has been in a total knot since Monday afternoon and I have one spot on my back that is extremely tender to the touch. I can't walk more than a hundred feet or so and then I end up in a huge knot. It's really bizarre. I'm probably going to go back to the doctor tomorrow and get this spot checked. Michelle

Becky Sue
on 8/14/06 8:05 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: Update, Question

I think he did both the homocysteine and the MMA - he said something about them, anyway... Not sure, to be honest... Don't know if it was just the screwed up eating today from the fasting, the weather, or what, but I'm feeling pretty.... low, today, I guess. Just don't care much right now.

Kathy & Rich
on 8/14/06 7:43 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: Update, Question

Neurological symptoms associated with B12 can happen within low normal range. I know there are 2 other blood tests that can tell how well you are utilizing the B12. One is homocysteine and one is MMA. You can read about 'em on www.labtestsonline.org - if you'd like. Did your doc also test the other Bs? Good luck, Becky! Hope your doctor finds some answers for you. Hugs, Kathy

Becky Sue
on 8/14/06 7:16 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: Monday: What are you eating?

I've been pretty much stable since February, maybe a couple of pounds down. I'm not too bent out of shape about it, although I have a few vanity pounds I'd still like to kick. I'm SOOOOO close... My eating was a mess today because of having to fast for the labs... Late B (10am) - protein bar L (11:30) - 1/2 a turkey, ham and cheese sandwhich S - 2 pieces of cheese S - pb crackers S - granola bar D - no idea Vitamins - on track Water - over 100oz so far Exercise - ya think that's why I've still got those few pounds?

Becky Sue
on 8/14/06 7:11 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: Update, Question

This is an update to my post about related/unrelated symptoms. I saw my PCP today and talked to him about my various symptoms and have done some more research. He ordered a B12 screen as well as a fasting blood sugar and an insulin resistance test... There's potentially two things going on here: FSAD, foot neuropathy (numbness, drop foot), intermittent numbness in my hands, etc. could all be associated with a B12 deficiency. FSAD, neuropathy and hypoglycemia (could be reactive, could be general, not sure yet, still experimenting) and screwed up menstrual cycle could be PCOS, insulin resistance or Type II Diabetes.... Before WLS, I was showing signs of elevated sugars and have struggled since surgery, over the past few months, with bouts of LOW blood sugar.... However, the symptoms, etc. fit, it's just a matter of getting the lab results... Has anyone developed PCOS, diabetes, etc. AFTER WLS?

Full of Life
on 8/14/06 7:01 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: RE: Monday: What are you eating?

Thanks Jenny. I still struggle with not geting in enough calories. Doc wants me at 1500 and I can't get close to that. Todays food puts me at about 950. Laurie

sweetnsour
on 8/14/06 4:27 am - covington, GA

RNY on 05/09/05

Topic: RE: Monday: What are you eating?

B-detour bar(an hour later a cup of chocolate carb countdown milk) L-grilled shrimp salad S-yogurt and nuts(the yogurt first then waited 30min and had the nuts) D-spaghetti(barilla plus pasta and my own homemade sauce) S-fruit with cool whip(cut up cantalope, man I cant get enough of this stuff) Candy water-64oz hopefully vits and calcium done walked 1.5 miles on treadmill and rode 15 min on stationary bike

JennyA
on 8/14/06 2:19 am - Eagan, MN

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: Monday: What are you eating?

OK, I'll play. I need some accountability. I have been logging this stuff on fitday, but sharing here will help too. AM - Large skim, SF vanilla latte (145 cal - mostly milk) B - FF yogurt w/ 1/2 c. Kashi GoLean Crunch L - 1/2 can tuna and 1/2 c. 1% cottage cheese S - string cheese D - 3 oz. steak, 1/2 c. green beans S - celery w/1T LF cream cheese 803 cal, 85g protein, 21g fat vitamins - done water - will get in 80 oz. exercise: 40 min walk/jog and ab work Take care, J