Anyone have a bowel obstruction?

I am currently down t0 146 from 240! Since July 31! I wondered if anyone else has had any problems such as bowel obstruction? I had mine on December 19, 2003. I spent 5 days in the hospital. I have no regrets about the surgery at all, I just wish that wouldn't have happened to me! I was terrified and in so much pain. I would have rather went through the whole WLS again. I am doing much better now I just need to regain my strength I am supposed to go back to work on Monday, and I don't think I am ready I think I need a few more weeks to totally recover. Please give me some tips or suggestions if anyone has any! Shannon

Hi Shannon, Congratulations on your terrific weight loss. It sounds like you went through a nightmare. The closest I came to an obstruction was not moving my bowels for 3 days. It was so painful I would cry. I knew I would pay the price for not drinking enough water. Is that what caused yours? What did the doctors say it was from? Hope you are feeling better. Good luck to you. Angie