It's been a LONG time!

Melissa N.
on 12/30/07 2:14 pm
It's been a very long time since I have posted to this board, but I had to share my success with you all! I had my surgery in April 06. My highest weight right at surgery was 410lbs. As of this past week, I FINALLY hit below 200lbs. Today my scale said 196. I can not even tell you how great this feels. I have been losing a few lbs each month, but I never thought I would get below that 200lbs mark. My surgeons goal was 203lbs. I can finally say that i made that and then some. I have been working with a plastic surgeon and I need to get to 170-180 before plastics. I know I will get there! NOW...on to the complication... I will be calling my doc tomorrow to try and get an appointment, but I am wondering if others have heard of this or experienced this... I have been having horrible pain in my right upper abdomen. I was in the ER twice and then admitted to the hospital for a day. I have what the local surgeon is calling "gravel" in my gallbladder, but this is something that he says shouldn't be causing me as much pain as I am having. The problem is that he did a CT scan when he admitted me to see if there is some other reason for the pain. They had contrast with the CT. The CT showed contrast in my "old" stomach. Somehow...stuff is getting in there. This is what the local doc told me. He didn't know if it was enough to cause my pain, if it's not supposed to be that way, etc. That is why I will be contacting Dr. Jones a.s.a.p. on Monday. Any input anyone might have would be SUPER beneficial!
Melissa - Loving my life
Shannin
on 12/30/07 9:05 pm - Eden Prairie, MN
First off, congrats on your success! I remember getting to below 200 and how I felt. Keep up the great work. As far as pain, I'm 2+ years out and was just diagnosed with an ulcer. The CT scan didn't show anything so I had to have a scope on Friday. They found an ulcer outside of my pouch and in the upper intestine. I am now taking 80 mg. of Prilosec (40 mg. 2x a day) and that has made a huge difference. My pain was between the breast bone and the belly button almost across my abdomen. It felt like a ripping/burning sensation. The nurses at PN are great, and I'm sure they will help you figure out what is going on. Good luck!
Shannin
336>162>170  Below GOAL!!

"Every now and then, somewhere, someplace, sometime, you are going to have to plant
your feet, stand firm, and make a point about who you ar and what you believe in. When that times comes you simply have to do it" ~Pat Riley
Melissa N.
on 12/31/07 1:06 am
I have had an ulcer before from surgery. This doesn't really feel like that, but who knows! I hope I can get free soon to call and get an appointment, or just leave a message for Dorothy. One way or the other!
Melissa - Loving my life
Connie D.
on 12/30/07 11:23 pm
No input on your  your situation .....just want to say........ "Congratualtions" on your awesome weight loss. You are doing great!! This surgery is the best...we are so blessed! Hugs, connie d
Melissa N.
on 12/31/07 1:07 am
Connie! This surgery is the best! No matter what, I am still so very happy with my decision. I have had problems with ulcers, blood work, and now this....I STILL WOULD NOT GO BACK AND NOT HAVE THIS SURGERY! I LOVE IT AND THE LIFE IT HAS GIVEN ME! Thanks so much!
Melissa - Loving my life
(deactivated member)
on 12/30/07 11:38 pm - MN
WOW!!  You've had an amazing success!  You've lost over half of your original body weight!  Congratulations!  What an inspiration! Sorry to hear about your pain - I'll say some prayers that they figure it out soon!
Melissa N.
on 12/31/07 1:05 am
Tracy, Thank you soooo much for your comments! I really appreciate them! I have been so busy at work that I haven't had a change to call PNC yet today. Hopefully I will be able to take a lunch and call them.
Melissa - Loving my life
barbk
on 12/31/07 2:38 am - Eagan, MN
HOLY CRAP!!! 200+ pounds lost is FANTASTIC!!!  Sorry about your pain -- hope it is nothing but I'll bet it is an ulcer too!!!  But call the doctor -- even if you don't feel like it cause there shouldn't be anything in your old stomach. Congrats on the great weight loss!!!


Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

beanie78
on 12/31/07 3:49 am - Ogilvie, MN
My Goodness!  You've done excellent!!  200 pounds lost good for you... Selena
Diamond Girl
on 12/31/07 5:44 am - Ham Lake, MN
WELCOME TO ONEDERLAND! And, here's hoping you find an answer...
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