Hi Wendy! WOW, I love your new sexy picture I know of the bladder thing! I had kidney stones years ago and the doc put in a stent. The pain from having a foreign object in my body and my bladder was so sensitive too. When the doc removed the stent, I had bladder spasms for some time. Today I am not doing as well. I woke up in lots of pain from all my incisions. All of them feel so tight and pulling too I'm feeling so lonely too. I miss being with people. Today is pity party day for Lucy! I'm sure that you will be able to handle the surgeries. Being prepared is the key. Love you lots too!! Lucy

I am convinced it is a conspiracy! I went to the ob/gyn for one thing ended up having surgery on two things and a referral to the urologist. Then had to do ultrasounds and IVP's (involving all sorts of torturous prep) and then a horrible bladder scope and biopsy experience where my innards were then gouged and burned!! I haven't peed right since! Now I have to wait for all these results to come in and then maybe more crap after that! I wonder if you stayed away from docs if you would live just as long without knowing all the crap that is wrong inside your body? LOL!! I am almost terrified now to go get my hernia repair and tt. I am afraid they will find some other horrible thing that needs to be scoped, chopped or lazered!! Wendy the fully probed!

Did great til I had my biopsy yesterday. That bladder scope, biopsy and cauterizing without anesthetic hurt like a bit@#!!!!!! I cried all the way home and took a bunch of darvocets and ate all day to comfort my little hurt self. I guess we still want to cope with food. So today I started out good again and sit here typing with a plate full of chips and dip in front of me! But, I did good most of the day and I AM NOT making myself throw up anything lately. So that is an accomplishment in itself. I haven't gained any weight yet (knock on wood) So I am not too concerned yet. I am still trying to get it together. I have trouble with the water too Pam. I do the hot tea thing too, I just make sure it is all decaf tea, like jasmine and peppermint. At least it is fluid. I will start over tomorrow, maybe I will get to bed earlier and won't be tempted to snack late at night. Although, my work starts back up this weekend. Third shift is a trial for the gastric patient! All I want is coffee and chocolate to stay awake!! Pray for me girls! Wendy

Hi Pam. I'm almost ready to pass out; I could fall asleep while on the computer. I think I will be able to get some rest now that I have the compression garment on. It feels so comfortable and supporting. I'll keep in touch. One day you will be able to have plastic surgery, if it is something that you really want to do. You will find a way to get there. Take care! Love, Lucy

You know what Shelley? I'm embarrassed and ashamed to admit it - but I next to never drink water I KNOW...that's bad. I drink decaf coffee and hot tea allllll day long. Cold liquids just upset my pouch. When I do drink water - it has to be room temperature and then I usually OVER gulp and hurt myself. I probably drink water once a week. I know, I know...bad bad bad. I have so much work to do. I've gotta fix my eating, be more faithful to my vitamins, drink water and *ahem* - what's that word - oh, yea - exercise. I'm so ashamed. Hugs, Pam