Problems after six months out....Help please!

Hello, I am having some issues and my surgeon has never been good at giving me information. This has been a big disspointment as there has been a number of issues that he has not shared with me even after asking. He did a great job on the surgery which worked very well for me but I wish he would answer my questions which I have only asked a handfull of times since my surgery. Anyway I am just over six months out and have lost over eighty pounds. I am just under 200 pounds now and very close to my ideal weight. I am 6' 1/2". The problem I have is that my stomach seems larger for my waist and it seems "hard" when I touch it. Also there is a protrusion about three inches above my belly button. I would like to know if that is common or not. I really am concerned about this. My regular doctor put me on some pills a week ago thinking I have some fluid build-up. I don't know what is going on. Has anyone had this happen to them???????????????? I also am having a heck of a time keeping my pants up............This is a problem as well. I do not want to wear suspenders. I don't have much of a butt I guess........any suggestions here? Thanks a lot for your time and I hope all of you are doing great. Please get back to me if you have time. My email is [email protected] John

Hi, I am no expert, but I would suggest a physical for you,internal, upper GI, and all that stuff. I had a hernia, maybe that is your protrusion, but why guess? Please keep me posted. As for the pants thing, I would suggest pants with an elastic back, there are dockers and such made that way, and maybe some jeans. I assume you have insurance, if so, use the experts.... Lotsa luck!

I agree. Call your primary care doc and make an appt to discuss these issues... Sorry your having problems. Let us know ... LisaMarie

GUESS if my surgeon wasnt hearing me and addressing my concern i would find a doctor that did care listen and advise. I have a very careing surgeon so those matters usually dont have to concern with. GOOD LUCK and i guess as far as the pants just keep trying different styles, branks and such till you find the fit that is most custom to your shape. FOR me i just discovered LEVIS 545 skinny jeans that i love and they feel like there custom made to me. TRUST me i have tried and bought many in the past year i didnt like. JUST alot of trial and error till you find the make and style thats works best for ya. GOOD LUCK!

Linda, Lisa and Lisa Marie, Thanks a lot for your help. I really appreciate it!!! I have a appointment to see the doctor. I will be persistent to get some answers. Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it. John

John - I had a open rny and ended up with protrusion at the site where my incision was, turns out I developed a hernia ( a common complication). Actually, if this is your problem it could be a good thing if you are looking to have a tummy tuck, some insurance policy will pay for a tummy tuck if you have a hernia. Definitely, asks your doctor(s) if this is a possiblility. Donna

Thanks Donna..........I will be seeing him on Friday. Thanks again! John