Guess what??? NO Injection again today...

Well hello indiana losers, I am home from the hospital again today, without having the injection.... I am so bummed, upset, emotional, heck I am a mess! I am in pain and am so frustrated that once again I went had the IV and was ready to go, in came the doc, asked questions, where is the pain, what does it feel like, have I had any x-rays or MRI, and low and behold he said he doesn't think that this is my sciatic nerve actually said it wasn't, ordered an MRI for tomorrow evening at 8p.m and then I can visit him next Monday to go over the results, ugh, I just don't know, then to top if off , they weighed me and it said I had gained 21lbs since I had weighed at the bariatrics office, I am such a mess right now, I am sad, lonely, frustrated, ashamed an emotional mess, everytime I try to think about any of this the tears just won't stop, they even asked me at the hospital what was wrong, heck I don't know, I am just a mess, sorry to vent and carry on, my poor husband and son probably are ready to have me committed, I am so grouchy and emotional, I just wanted to have wls and be normal, first the gout setback and now this, I so wish I hadn't have tried to start the new parttime job, but I truly did feel that I was capable and ready, heck I had lost 70 lbs., and felt good, now after all of the prednizone and pain, I don't know how much my weightloss or gain should I say has been affected, who knows maybe next Monday I will finally get some real results, I do have to say he was very nice and was very upset with his office for scheduling this without any other tests being ran and without not having at least a consult with him, at least he cared that much and hopefully he will lead me in the direct line of improvement, I really could use some improvement at this point.... anyway, hope everyone else is having a great day and doing well on their journey, I have hit another road bump, but am still on my way... keep me in your thoughts and prayers, please. HUGZ DAWN

Dawn I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. It really sucks to get let down time and time again . I wish there was something I could do. I will keep u in my thoughts and prayers. Heres a big hug for you Mariah

21 pounds? i would say something was not right..no how no way at this point could you have gained 21 pounds......well your aggervated being in pain and the time will come for that 2nd job..and heck any of us that have met you know your a nut ...but in a good way...keep your head up and things will be looking up real soon

Hold your head up high and know that things can only get better. I will keep you in thoughts and prayers. Kylie

Hello Dawn, I have you in my thoughts and most of all prayers . if ever you want to just vent I have a good ear just waiting for you. I have a lot of problems with prednizone myself, no longer taking it. GOD BLESS, GAYLE

I would be freaking out if I thought I had gained 21 pounds too! But I have to agree with Angie, something MUST be wrong with those scales. Even a bit of emotional eating can't pack THAT kind of weight on you that fast so soon pre op. I know my old PCP office had horrible scales. One week I'd weight 340+, the next, it honestly said 276 (whcih I haven't weighed in years). So I wouldn't worry too much aobut it. I always trust Dr. Cacucci and the bariatric center's scales. After all- they make their living on people's weight. Other Dr's just "eyeball" your weight, and so their scales aren't the best. Chin up kiddo- wait til you see the scale at the bariatric center. I don't even trust my own scale LOL.

Dawn, I feel for you hon. It really does sound like you have a doctor who cares now though. Perhaps the MRI will show that it is a totally different condition causing your pain and that it's treatment involves no injections...and no steroids. I know there's nothing like steroids to pack on the weight, as well as put you on an emotional roller-coaster. Monday's coming..and hopefully with it some terrific news. Those 21 pounds are going to be a distant memory in the very near future. Once the steroids are gone, so will they be...and they will be taking ALOT of their buddies with them! Huggs... Sherri

I gained 16 pounds when they put inmy new knee but it was mostly inflamation / water build up... back to normal again.. but while I had it it sucked! My husband has had 5 spinal surgeries.. he now has 2 more ruptured discs they wont touch. he has had 3 injections last year.. you can only have 3 in a years time...So far he hasnt needed another.. he can still function some.. he holds off until he just can't take it any more.. that and 400 mg Morphene a day helps get him through. Best ofluck to you and keep the sunny side up!! Linda

Awwwwww...you hang in there Sweetie! Somedays are tough but just hold onto the thought that this will pass and brighter days are ahead. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers! HUGS! Marianne

Dawn Hang in there, I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.