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Well, Some of you may have read recently Where I had yet a new twist to my Ongoing Journey through Complications. An unexplained pain shooting from my Lower Abdomen down through my pelvis. Two Days ago I was headed to the Urologists to have it diagnosed and fixed. Nothing! Not Bladder Connected, Not Prostate, Not anything that the Urologists could find. Boo! They said- "Go back to your surgeon." So, this afternoon, back to my Surgeon, Who I must say is great. I have been his "Problem Child." I somehow manage to luck out and Have just about any possible complication That one would least expect. His other patients, at support group meetings, Are the folks that brag about going back to Work after 5 days! Not that I've ever been jealous. Any way, I still had a Seroma from my recent Abdominal Reconstruction, and I'm thinking- "This is just something that will take time and patience." My Dr. checks me out and surmises that the pressure From my Seroma could be pushing on a nerve. So, in his office, he quickly sets up to drain it. I thought this would be a "Surgical" Procedure. And to a degree it was. It's near the end of the office day, and he pops a needle In to my stomach, (a xylocaine shot first, absolutely painless) And slowly drains out a full liter plus a little, of liquid. The "liquid" appeared to be expresso. Dark Brown to Black. It took about 45 minutes. Through a little IV sized tube. It was just me, my Dr. and his nurse left in the building. He asked- "Do you have to be anywhere?" "No, Go for it." When finished, sure enough, he had surmised correctly! Love that Guy! The pain is fading quickly away. I stepped back on the scales quickly while he Wrote out my prescription for antibiotics. I had lost 3 pounds while in his office! I had to tighten my belt up one more notch! TA-DA!!! Best Hour I've ever had at a Dr.'s office. Fixed my problem, Lost 3 pounds and 1 ½ inches! If it hadn't been for the pain, I would have been "re-absorbing" that Seroma Over the next two months. I've been so lucky to have just the right "Complications" To make my WLS journey super productive and successful! Now, I'm at 182 lbs, 3 pounds below goal, And that gives me "wiggle room," to add some Muscle mass to my upper body, without going Back over my goal! Happy Dance! May everyone have a perfectly smooth journey Free of any complications what so ever. And if not, may you overcome them in such a way To make it all the more worthwhile! Thanks for all of your support! Best Wishes- Dx

Hey Dx, You can tell everyone that you have lost 3 pounds in 45 minutes !!! How cool is that. Glad to hear that your getting better & thinner (by the minutes) Tammy

Tammy, I think that may be a new record. 1 pound every 15 minutes? It has to be my alltime record. And now I'm Pain Free! I'm so glad my surgeon has Great "hunches." He said, "This would be rare, but it COULD be..." And he was Right! I'm still just glowing from my TA-DA! Moment! Best Wishes- Dx

Hey Dx, Thats pretty cool ain't it. Just goes to show sometimes complications ain't all that bad. I do hope that you go a while without any though. Becky

Becky, So far all of my "complications" have lead to some Greater Good. I am ready to maybe miss out on some of those for A while, and have my biggest problem be shopping For just the right new clothes, or maybe Getting a sore muscle from too much exercise. Best Wishes- Dx

Dx, I am glad you are feeling better.. We have a great Dr. don't we? Hooray for you and your 3 pound loss!! Keep up the good work. Michelle H.

Hi Dex, I am sorry to hear about another complication, but so thankful that you have a great surgeon that knows what he is doing and could fix the problem with almost no discomfort to you. Keep up the good work and continue to be strong! Take Care ~Jo~

So glad it got fixed! Hopefully this will be the end of the issue! HUGS Kimberly

OUCH! Dex.. you are very lucky. You have been thru the ringer and pulled thru beautifully each and every time.

Gald you are alright! I was planning on having the world record weight loss, but you beat me to it! Smooch Arlies