Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about what is going on, I sure hope you get to feeling better really soon. Girl you are in my prayers. Take care, Loni

I never had anything as bad as you. I was taking a medication that was blocking the absorption of B1 Thiamin. I stopped the medication and started taking a B1 supplement. I have not had problem since (it's been three months). We can't put in links so do a search on Webmd. Weight Loss Surgery Risk: Brain Damage Vitamin B1 Deficiency Suspected; Early Diagnosis Key Make sure your Dr checkes your levels. Good luck Elizabeth

I had two seizures. Not pretty at all, pout. Hope you get to feeling better soon and the find the cause. Hugs Donna

Well, it has been a long 4 days! Thursday I took the children to 6 Flags for homeschool day and ended up in severe pain after eating. Anyway, I thought it was just me having some dumping it kept on and I had to tell the children we had to leave. Came home and stayed in pain! By the time Paul came home I was in tears and had a call into my doctor. The doctor called about 5 minutes after Paul walked in and told me to get straight to the hospital. We left immediately. Got to Doctor's hospital and was in a room in about 30 minutes. Once in there they started running all sorts of tests and put a nasty NG tube in me. After they did the CAT scan they found a blockage in my intestines as well as 2 hernias and a major kink. They admitted me to the hospital and ran more tests... Friday I went into surgery to repair everything. Last night they released me. I am very very sore, but will live. lol I go back on Thursday for my followup. No food for a week... straight clear liquids.. then another week of liquids... then another 1 to 2 weeks of soft foods. Hmmm this sounds real familiar! ugghh Guess I am going to lose some more weight? hehehe At least something good will come of this! Love you all and thank you all for your prayers.. Kathy

Hi Jamie, I'm struggling with the same 10 pounds for the past year. Like you my scale goes up and down daily. I'm struggling with the 180's and my goal weight is 150. Like you I have major back pain and I too am becoming very discoouraged. Hang in there is my best advise. My problem is I have got back to drinking regular sodas and I know that is a BIG NO NO, but when your in pain and depressed, . . . what else can I say, but I will try again today. I too need encouragement and support. Mary S. 12-21-04 336/185/150 Someday?