Thanks for answering back so quick. I too had alot of bowel problems and pain before WLS. I had my galbladder out in 1980 and have had problems since, until WLS. I have not experienced any pain like that at all until last week. Like I say the pain has stopped now, but if it happens even one more time I will call and make an appointment. Thanks for the concern. You look great, BTW. Keep up the work! I only like 23 pds being to my goal of getting under 200! I can hardly wait! God Bless, Rhonda D 336/222/145-

Hi Rhonda when I look back at the situation I had several episodes like you are describing, where I was hurting but not enough to bother the doctor. Believe me when the intestines finally cut off the pain was quite intese. I have had a lot of bowel issues in the past that caused me a great deal of pain, so at first I was not that worried. However this pain was so different, it was very sharp, and it felt as though someone had a rubberband tightening around my waist and ribs. I hurt from my ribs clear into my left hip. I also had never had pain that was worse on one side, this was definitly worse on my left side. By monday they gave me a shot of demerol, on top of the vicodin I already had taken, and I still could not stand up straight. I also had what felt like a ball rolling around in there. It turned out I was feeling my intestines moving, trying to get back in place. Anyhow if you have ANY question as to weather you are experiencing these thing I would get into your doc as soon as possible. It is really hard to diagnose, and pretty much they look at that when everything else has been eliminated. A thing to note too that I thought meant that I was safe was the fact that I had cleaned out the night before, I had no problems with bowel movements, I always thought if your intestines were cut off from oxegen that you wouldn't have bowel movements but I did. They were very painful but still there. Please take care and let me know how you are doing. I hope all goes well for you. Take care KatherineL

Noel, It happens to me too sometimes. There are times I can eat only a few bites and sometimes I eat my protein, some veggies, and some salad and I think WOW I just ate wayyy to much!! But, I am still loosing and feel pretty good unless I eat "evil" food that I shouldnt be eating in the first place. Hang in there and yes, If it does persist, I would call the Doc. God Bless you, Rhonda D 336/222/145

hi noel i'm at a gym now. and it been ok. i thank you all for the kind words. i will get trainer to show me some things that i'm doing wrong. but you came down alot, and that great. you keep you the good work. keep training april

Hi Andrea thanks for your kind words. I am doing much better, this has really been an easy surgery to recover from, I am so thankful, cause it could have been so much worse. Take care KatherineL