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Barbara C.
on 9/23/08 9:48 pm - Raleigh, NC
Topic: RE: Stent

Crystal,

I'm sooooo sorry to hear of your pain. I had a kidney stone earlier this year and was able to pass it without 'assistance' ... I had pain meds for that, I can't imagine not having pain meds for you are going through. I'd contact his office again and/or your PCP to see about getting some relief. I understand that he may not think that this is painful, but if you are experiencing pain, he needs to address it.

Wishing you success and comfort,

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Barbara C.
on 9/23/08 9:45 pm - Raleigh, NC
Topic: New to this forum

Hi All,

I can't believe that I didn't know that this forum existed. I look forward to getting to know others who are at about the same place in their journey as I am in mine.

I have lost all of my excess weight and am struggling a bit with trying to reconsile the skin stuff. I also am having a bit of trouble 'trusting' my weight loss ... i.e., I recently was in NY and bought my clothes a size too big because I didn't want to be wasting my money. I hope that these insecurities will fade with time.

I'm active with the support group associated with my program and I run a support group on OH and have a large one in my community that meets once a month.

That's all for now... Again, I look forward to getting to know you.

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Sherri D.
on 9/21/08 10:35 am - Framingham, MA
Topic: RE: Stent
 Geesh.... sounds like you are having quite a time.  Definitely go see you PCP for pain meds.  No need to suffer in pain these days.

Hope things go better for you this week.  Take care.

Sherri
cleo66
on 9/19/08 2:47 am - VA
Topic: RE: Finally home from hospital... re-do surgery....
Katie - sounds like you went through the wringer!  Hope you're doing better now.

Cleo
cleo66
on 9/19/08 2:46 am - VA
Topic: RE: Stent
Yikes and OWIE!

Go to your PCP and get something for the pain.  Or remember my thoughts on Valium - if you can sleep through it everything's good!

Take care, girlie, or better yet have Henry take care of you!
**CrYsTaL** B.
on 9/18/08 11:03 pm - watertown, NY
Topic: Stent
Ok So I have had this kidney stone that is the size of a nickel in me and this past wednesday they put a stent in me so that when I go next Wednesday to have it litho something ..........the dr. feels the particles might still be to big pass.....and this will relieve some of the pain.

Well I thought this was going to be not to bad of thing LET ME JUST TELL YOU.......this stent has caused me more pain than alot of things I have gone through........i can feel it all the time, it feels like very,very,very, bad menstrual cramps............

When I pee it feels like I am peeing glass out of me

to top it off my urologist doesn't think i need any pain meds...........THANK GOD I HAVE SOME TRAMADOL..........

he did give me a antiboitc and another pill for the spasms........but for pain nothing............to say the least i am not very happy with him....only problem is he is the only urologist in the area I could go to syracuse but  I would have to wait.....so what's a girl to do? I do believe he is a good dr. in the fact he knows what he is doing......HE'S JUST A JERK..........


anyways that's a update sorry for the venting
KathigME
on 9/17/08 3:37 am - Gorham, ME
Topic: RE: Finally home from hospital... re-do surgery....
Oh MY Goodness, Katie!  I am sorry that you have been through all this!!  I have been so lucky with mine, no complications.. but you are right, stay positive!! you are an inspiration!!
Kathi G.  I LOVE MY RNY!!   
KathigME
on 9/17/08 3:35 am - Gorham, ME
Topic: RE: wow i haven't been on here in forever...
Congrats, Michelle!   I think it is a little early to some surgery centers ( I know mine they require women to be on birth control for 18 months)  But I am sure that you will take good care of yourself and your baby.  Keep me posted!!  Remember, I do have you as a friend on MySpace!!
Kathi G.  I LOVE MY RNY!!   
Katie R.
on 9/15/08 2:11 pm - Marlborough, MA
Topic: RE: Finally home from hospital... re-do surgery....
Thanks so much! being positive and whats going to get you through... a little nervous however that int he past 4 days ive dropped 9 pounds but hey i still do have a bit to lose anyhow! but my goal was 170 and im at 163 now...

 








**CrYsTaL** B.
on 9/14/08 2:40 am - watertown, NY
Topic: RE: take inventory of yourself
Jen, I am so proud of you!!! YOU ARE TRUELY AMAZING!!!!


and yes only 2 (heheheh)


I would love to have you post some of your support group notes when you are up and running on here.


((((((((((hugs to you girl))))))
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