Update on me

Hiya Georgia gang! I just wanted to post a quick update on my progress. I went to the doctor yesterday, six month check up at 7 months, you know how it is. I have been havig alot of eating issues and come to find out I have a #&%@* stricture! He said it is not all the way closed but is severely restricted. He is trying 2 medicines to sooth and shrink the lining of the pouch but if there is not improvement in 4 weeks or gets any worse after 10 days they are going to have to scope me. I truly do not want the scope thing but I almost wish he would just do that and get me fixed! He also said I am dehydrated! That explains my tiredness and lethargy. humph! I thought this was stuff that happens to early post ops, not at 7 months out! At least I know the cause of all my eating issues. People a month out are eating more than me and I've been like.. what the heck...! oh, and I'm down 112 pounds! Doc said he would expect that at a year, not 7 months, so needless to say, I'm thrilled with that part of the surgery! Only problem I have is not knowing what size clothes to buy, I drop a size every 3-4 weeks. I fit into size 16 pants yesterday and am wearing just regular xl shirts, with plenty of room! I have never worn regular size clothing! As always, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. You all make this a wonderful board to come through. Thank you. May God bless you, Barb

Hi Barbara, thank you for the update, sorry to hear about your stricture but at least they can do something before you are in terrible pain etc. Congrats on the loss! Barbara B

Holy Moly Barb 112 lbs! That is AMAZING. Heck I am at -115 # at 11 months lol! I hope you get your stricture fixed soon hun - take care of yourself! Kia

WOW - 112 lbs in 7 months.....the stricture explains a lot of your pain and I hope that they can get it fixed quickly. I remember the shrinking out of clothes every few weeks....there could be worse things! () I will keep you in my prayers that you will get your situation straightened out - please keep us posted. Much Dee Dee

(((((Barb))))) Stupid stricture! I hop you feel better soon!!! I thought I had a stricture several times when it was actually bad gas. I can just imagine has painful it really is. Your weight loss is MARVELOUS!!! Woooo "frickin" Hoooo!!!! I'm still at 90!!! Hugs, Becky

HEY BARB! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS. AND SORRY ABOUT THE PROBLEMS YOU'VE BEEN HAVING. WHAT ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS? MAYBE THAT'S WHAT'S GOING ON WITH ME. I WENT TO THE ER ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AND SPENT THE NIGHT THERE. I HAD SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN, BUT THEY THINK IT COULD BE AN ULCER. I AM SHEDULED TO BE SCOPED NEXT WEEK. HOPE YOU'RE FEELING BETTER. HUGS~ RACHEL

Barb, it's amazing that you were able to shed off 112 lb 7 months. WTG!!! but I do hope you will have easier time eating soon by having this "stricture issue" fixed. Best of luck to yuo with that. From what I heard it's doible (sp?). feel better soon and continue great job with your weight loss. hugs, Rita

Barb, It is good to hear from you. I am sorry you have a stricture, but a 112lbs. WOW!!! I don't want the stricture, but I would love to lose 112lbs in 7 monthes. Take care of your self and keep your faith, God will take care of you. Ken

Just wanted to say sorry to hear about your problems...... We have the same Dr so I am sure Dr. H will take care of it. Good luck with the treatment and hope this heals up quickly for you.....