You've contacted us since the 2013 Conference so here is the 4-1-1:  We are excited to announce the details for the ObesityHelp Conference 2014. 

The conference for this year will be held in Los Angeles, California on August 15-16, 2014.

To sign up for the latest updates and other details, check our OH Blog.

Please join us for the fun, education, information and vendor samples.

How did your surgery go ? Hope you are doing well.

Hello, Wow, I haven't been on OH much the last couple of years. Had my DS in May '09. Gained a few pounds over the last 3 months all of a sudden. Have to get back to basics, mostly protein and water. No problem with water. But I had no idea there was a fibromyalgia forum. I was diagnosed with fibro in June '12. Have had symptoms for just about 20 years. Chalked it up to the 2 herniated discs I had in '95 before a severe viral infection also that same year. Pains all over at different times. I have been plagued with shin splints a lot too. I don't know why is that. Have lots of pains in my legs from hips down at different times. Arm pains come and go. Left hand warmth and pain. Yes, it is all over. And the fatigue horrible. But, listen to this I just started a new med call Nuvigil. I do have sleep apnea. I asked my pulmonologist about this drug and he prescribed it. The insurance company needed to get the information from my c-pap machine. They downloaded the disc for information. And I was approved. It is a mild upper, and it does keep me going. Yesterday I did not need a nap. Usually I took at least 2 naps a day. Had a very  mild left eye pain and temple pain on left side only. No other horrible side effects. I told my boyfriend when I get back from Michigan visiting my ill mother, that maybe I will do some housework. I will have more energy. Now  just concentrating on what to pack and get my medical reports typed up. I also take Tramadol and it does help me 100 mg. 3 times a day. I am on gabapentin for nerve issues 900 mg. 4 times a day and that helps. I am also on Effexor and have been told that is good for fibromyalgia issues. Been on those 3 drugs for over 10 years. Who knew I was being treated for fibro, but I didn't know that. Ha ha.  Oh that pain in your groin could be what is called valvodynia. That is one symptom of fibro. Google fibromyalgia if you haven't yet and read all the symptoms. How is your house? Found out a lot of us fibromites have messy houses. Just not enough energy to clean. Motivation thingy turned off in the brain from fibro. I kid you not. Be well.

You can contact me privately if you want to talk or want more information. 

BBWVixen I am your friend if you need someone to commiserate with.  

Karen in Northern California

 

 

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I liked your post. My problem is I can't take Lyrical because I got clean and sober after having my bypass(2004) and revision(2007) and people with prior substance abuse issues are not recommended to take Lyrica. I can't take n's aids. I just had a tear due to an ulcer. Just kind of at a loss for comfort from pain. I am looking into naturopathic care. I'm headed into my fifth year of Venofer treatments.

 

After nearly losing my mind....

I've got a surgery date!!!!

My plastics will take place December 27th at 10:00 AM  at St. Vicnent's Hospital, Indianapolis!  

I got a call from the assistant today, who said the insurance company was called about the change of location, and told that both hospitals are part of the same corporation, just a different geographical location (about 10 miles worth!).  The assistant told me that the insurance company said the change of location would not be a problem, and they will send me a new approval letter indicating the different hospital.

I've had many questions asking how I got the insurance company to approve the plastics.  The skin has become a medical issue in and of itself, and I have been plagued by several bouts of cellulitis.  According to something I read, Severe Morbid Obesity is one risk factor for cellulitis.I never had it when I was SMO.  However, I am no longer obese, just overweight, according to the charts.  Once the excess skin and fat deposits come off, I will be closer to chart weight.

I have just a little time to get myself together for the surgery, as the hospital is two hours away.  

I'm a little concerned about being held in hospital for only 24 hours after the surgery, but I will discuss that with the doctor.

 

Big ups to G-d for making it all possible!