If it is not gallstaones then it may be an ulcer. In January, I started having severe pain, and I mean severe in my upper abdomon, I thought I had a blockage. I ended up in the ER 4 times within a 2 week period before I was referred by my surgeon to a gastroenterologist. My surgeon felt that I had an ulcer which I had never had before and said we are more susceptible to getting now. I was prescribed Prevacid and referred to a gastroenterologist, which I was able to see the following day. After seeing my ER test results, xray, ultrasound & blood test, the GI doc felt the same. Did I mention after 2 weeks of the extreme pain, which came on only when I would eat or drink (crystal light lemonade of all things), It felt like the severe pain and pressure stopped and within a day I realized I was passing blood in my stool. I did still feel a dull pain. The GI doc performed an upper GI and a colonoscopy. It was found that I did have an ulcer that was healing with the meds pretty good. I have had zero pain since and I was on the meds for 2 months. The doc said if I feel the slightest pain or have acid reflux to take a pill. I have had acid reflux 2 times since then, took a pill and was fine. Absolutely no problems since. I hope this helps.

I AM A VERY HAPPY CAMPER TODAY. THE SCALES HAVE BEEN MOVIN SLOW FOR A FEW MONTHS AND FINALLY THIS MORNING THEY SHOWED A 4 LB LOSS FROM LAST WEEK. THAT BRINGS ME TO A TOTAL OF -94 LBS GONE AND 6 LBS TO GOAL! CONGRATS TO YOU ALL!!! 271/177/171

I am in love with your hair! SO CUTE! I will do this as I go. Wake up 1 6z elite chocalte mint protien (23gms) Hot (7am) 1 Blue Bunny Lite 85 blackberry creme yougurt (6oz) 80 cals 6 protien -9AM

Leslie, Glad to hear that you are doing great. I'll be glad to be under 200 too...I have another 49 lbs to go for that, but I will get there, have no clue when, but I will get there! Take care! JUDY 359/110.6/165-185? -110.4

Dawn, I know that there isn't anyone on this Aug. board that will chastise me, it was more of a personal bashing... I was down again this morning...now 110.4 lbs. Hope it keeps moving! YOU need to update your pictures. I want to see how fabulous you look! JUDY 359/248.6/165-185? -110.4 lbs.