hi, gang...

So sorry to have been out of commission for so long. I wanted to let everybody know that things are pretty much still the same and to thank-you for the phone calls and emails. I counted back when I first started feeling bad and I've had this flu-thing for a MONTH now. You can imagine how incredibly exhausting it is...and nobody can tell me what is wrong. There's no pain anywhere...just the fever, chills, muscle achiness, and night sweats. And I'm very, very tired. My hubbie teases me and says it menapause but I know better. The night sweats did scare me a little, though. I thought someone had dumped a cup of water on me (or, uh, worse), that's how wet the sheets were. I couldn't believe it! Btw, all my bloodwork came out fine except for my iron, which is a little low. Wednesday night my temp went to 102! My primary has had me on antibiotic for the last week and I'm to finish the bottle and see what happens. I also have been trying to get in contact with Brett for days but that's like, well... Anyhow, they have the info, so if they want to do additional testing (leak or whatnot), that's fine. I also have been back on my Zoloft for about three weeks now, as I felt myself slippping back into depression mode. (sigh) This has certainly been a yucky month for me but I'm really, really hoping that the antibiotic will kick it out and with the warm, sunny weather, I'll be feeling better. I really can't take much more of this. I feel like I have missed everybody's excitement this month and I apologize for not sending well-wishes to the new losers. I hope everyone is doing good and I hope to chat with you soon. P.S. I WILL be at the next meeting.... (((hugs))) -Karen

Hi Karen, I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. My mom had this back a few months ago and it seemed to hang on forever. I hope you feel better soon, it's no fun feeling so bad. Maybe the nice change in the weather will help. Please take care of yourself. Linda

Karen, I hope you feel better soon. My prayers are with you. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Take care, Deb

Hey Karen, Hope that as I post this you are feeling better. Your doing so well, it's not time to stop yet. At the VA support meeting, Nicki and another woman said that because of the malasorption they had take additional antibiotics. If you check in with Brett, may want him to communicate with your PCP. All right, now I'll get out of your business. Looking forward to seeing you up and around. We need more happy faces on-line and live at the meetings. Your bud, Rob

Thanx for your well-wishes, guys! And Rob, what you said about the malabsorption with the antibiotic makes sense. Jeez, if everything else we ingest is malabsorbed, why wouldn't I think the antibiotic would do the same? Thanx for the head's up. Well, I'm sitting here by my open window this beautiful morning...the birds chirping outside is the only sound I hear and it sounds so peaceful and the day is going to be beautiful. Thanx for listening to me guys and I hope your day is wonderful. (((hugs))) -Karen

Hey Karen, ((((hugs))) Hope you feel better soon!!! Rob beat me to it about the information on antibiotics.....which I learned from the V.A. support mtg. as well....Our bodies need @ least 750 mg....instead of the 500 mg dose *(pre-wls). So check with your doctors. Due our bodies new malabsorb system now. Feel better soon. Shay

Karen, Missed you at the last 2 PMRI mtgs. Hope you feel better soon. We really need another makeover day soon too. Maybe in May? ((HUGS)) Elissa

Hey, Karen! I hope that this beautiful day helped to lighten your spirit, and refresh your body. Take care! Ken

DEar Karen, HUGS sweetie!!! Please know that you have been heavy on my heart and mind and very much in my prayers. I am just a phone call away, anytime, day or night should you need anything or just wanna gab. You are a super special person, and I want only joyful days full of smiles for you and will do all I can to help ensure that is exactly what you get. Love ya chickie!!! Tammy

Karen So sorry that you have been so sick. Do make sure you ask Brett about the antibiotics. Wishing you well. Dianne