I had to get my gallbladder taken out when I was just over 3 months post op,,, I started out having severe lower abdominal pains that would last for about 24 hrs,, I would lay in bed on my stomach all day,, thank god I work from home!... anyways this pain was on and off. I didnt go to the ER, dunno why,, I dont like spending the money on myself,,, stupid, I know... anyways then sometimes nausea would come on, just randomly,, then I started getting a sharp pain in my right side in my back that shot to the front, that would make me feel nausous and tired and usually went away after a hour nap,, finally I went to the dr, he sent me for a ultrasound, and I had gallstones,,, so a week late I had it yanked out, that surgery was no big deal,, my dr left me with the choice to get it removed now or take actigal and hope that it goes away on its own,, but if I took the medicine and had a gallbladder attack,, I could be in the er with an emergency gallbladder removal and would have to get cut instead of having it ahead of time laproscopicaly,,, so I had my taken out and have been great ever since,,,,, Only other complication I get is occasional consitpation,, I drink this tea called smooth move wehn I get like that, then the next morning I have a b/m..... Christy Lap RNY 316/195/145

Hi to all of you who have been such a great inspiration to me. I had my RNY 6/04 and hit the century club in January -- 361 to 261. What bugs me is that I have only gone from a 28-30 to a size 24. I look much better and feel much better but haven't made much progress in the fashion department. I've also hit a two month plateau. I started a new job in a big hospital on 12 hour shifts and on my feet running a whole lot more. So I thought more activity than doctor's office work would be a big plus. But it hasn't. My new co-workers did not know me a hundred pounds ago and I kind of miss the attention my weight loss had with my old friends. I'd appreciate any words of wisdom that I always hear from you all. Thanks!

I was SO glad to read this post and the replies because I was worried I was the only one! I'm also curious as to how much you would say you're eating quantity wise at a meal... Larena 6/17/04 -135 #

Terry.... That is so great...I am really proud of you...I only wish I could say the same...How tall are you? I am only 5-2. Have lost 138 lbs and have about 10 lbs left. But I can only wear a size 13-14. Do you have alot of extra skin? Maybe that's the difference that and my height. Oh well, I go next month to see about having a TT done. So maybe I will be in a smaller size before to long. Well, keep up the good work. It dosn't sound like it will be too long before you will be at your goal weight. Thanks for posting your happy thoughts. Karen RNY6-30/288-150-145soon

Courtney, I am SOOOOOOOOO with you, girl!!! I was in a 24 or 26 last June. Now am comfortably in an 8. I keep thinking that if I don't lose another lb I will be happy! I feel so marvelous, and you must too!!!! Congrats on your size 12, and remember we are ALL proud of you!!! Susan Lap RNY 6/9/04 267/149/135