I went to my primary dr yesterday. As I'm tired of this bad back- and neck. so she took xrays- degentertive disk disease came into play again- my back is out of whack- so she's sending me to the chiropractor again. and now- i have arthritis in my upper back and neck. she tells me to stregnthn my core- well hard to do when you're in PAIN all the time.. so she put me on pain killer and a muscle relaxer. also told her about my most embarrasing problem right now. i work at a jr high- teaching piano.. well- we all know how jr high kids can be... well my room got up to 78 degrees- which it will get hotter- but i stood up- and my pants/underware must have been in my fold (pubic/stomach) that when i stood- it was wet.. and 2 students saw it- and asked me if i peed myself and laughed. they're just kids- but it hurt... so the dr gave me this precription to stop sweating so much- i am just tired of "stuffing" the extra stomach into underware- pants- and swimsuit- i'm suppose to do water therapy for the back- well- it's so embarrasing.. mentally.. i'm also tired of my saggy boobs- i'm still wearing 36 DDD- but one is diffenatly "longer" than the other- I want a breast lift so badly.. they look like grapefruits- stuffed in a sock... theyr'e big- but so LOW- below my waist without a bra- but stuffing them in a bra... my upper back/shoulders and neck- headaches everyday... I asked her if I could be a canidate for the removal of the tummy pannis- and breast lift... she didn't know- and emailed a collegue of healthpartners and once she gets an answer promised to reply to me.. my husband- after I came home and broke down yesterday and told him teh story of the sweat- and now with the arthritis in the back- i need to get this weight off my front- the skin.. i just don't know- i still have so much FAT- on the tummy- could they remove it with fat...??? he said- he would support it- if the insurance covers it- because it's medical - arthritis- i'm only 32!!! hope i find out if i can go to a plastics... (i wonder how long i'll need to wait to get the surgeries- this summer??? would be so nice...) jennifer

Pam ~ I'm afraid that I don't have much in the way of help but just wanted to give you some support. My dad suffered from bleeding ulcers. He had some other intestinal problems that eventually led to peritonitis. Given his age (76) and other heart problems, he was unable to fight the peritonitis. Peritonitis can be very serious so it's good you've had some success with treatment. Please keep us posted on your progress. I think most of us think we're "safe" from complications because we're almost 2 years post; however it's important to keep in mind that problems can arise at any time and it's good to know what to look for. Maria 272/155/148 pre/goal/current

Hi all...have not been on here in a very long time, but have had some seious complications from my wls, and wanted to get some some feedback from u all, if i can...was on vacation in Washington state, 4/13, and was hospitalized with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain radiating to left shoulder...was admitted with free abdominal air and fluid, secondary to a ruptured ulcer, was very close to emergency surgery for peritonitis,as well as partially collapsed lung from fluid there as well. but it started resolving with antibiotics. anyway, surgeon is telling me, there seems to be possibly a fistula posibly between the pouch and remnant stomach. it has just ben a nightmare, with continung pain and very low energy.was just getting settled from being newly divorced, and now am dealing with this complication. Could use any input or info any of u may have about this, and of course appreciate ur support. Pam

Hi Sue Girl!! I just finished responding to you on the Plastics Board. You are so great I love you lots.. I wish I could hug you ( after you are all nicley healed of course.. It sounds like you are one beautiful woman Sue.. And I so admire what you have done for yourself.. I will be back with lots of questions and hope you will bear with me. can't wait to see your newest pics when you post them. ...I'm trying like the devil to get this done.. And eventually I will succeed! I will get this excess skin outta here!!! .. by hook or by crook like my Mother used to say.. ... peace Mo

Debbie- Glad to hear the good news. It's funny, I do a stress test yearly and everytime I get panicked before, so I know what the relief is like. Glad to hear you helped someone find a support group! Take care! Andrea