I don't know if obstruction would come on quickly. Could it be gas? Or sugar alcohols? If I eat even a small amount of sugar alcohols I get terrible, painful gas. Do you think maybe you pulled something exercising???? Feel better soon and let us know how you're doing..... Hugs, Nancy

Bowel obstructions or internal hernias are usually accompanied by severe abdominal pain. Beyond mere cramping. If you haven't had a bowel movement, and have cramping, it's probably constipation. BUT!!! If you have any questions at all, you should contact your surgeon (this is the best choice - since they are familiar with the complication of wls INCLUDING constipation) or go to the ER - if you want to go to the ER try to get someone that's familiar with wls. Hope you feel better! Irene

Hi Nancy, Thanks. I'm glad I was finally able to get into a regular routine...Getting here was the hardest darn thing. So, I'm going to toss some motivation your way too, because I know how hard it is to get moving. How are you these days? I kept you in my prayers. I'm glad to "see" everyone again. If I can keep this up, by summer, I'll be a knockout! Take Care, Teah

Teah - congratulations to you on your new commitment to exercise!! I wish I could get back there..... When I exercised regularly (assorted Walk Away the Pounds tapes - every day at least 30 minutes once per day, sometimes twice) I had more problems dropping weight, but I was definitely leaner and had more energy and stamina. I got away from the exercise and wish I could motivate myself to get back to it. I have taken up tap dancing - I go to class for one hour per week, and practice about 15 - 20 minutes a day...hey, at least it's something!! Hugs, Nancy

Well, at least you're exercising, even if the scale doesn't move. Exercise is good for more than just weight loss...too bad I haven't done it regularly since early summer, and not at all for about three weeks. I just can't get motivated! If you keep it up, you will start seeing the numbers go down. They really shouldn't ever go up because you're "building muscle" because it takes a LOT of heavy exercise for that to happen (we're talking serious training here). Also, some people sweat, some do not. Mostly, you want to gauge exercise on heart rate and how out of breath you are. BUT, if you push yourself to the point you don't enjoy it, you'll wind up giving up long before you should. And on "The Biggest Loser" the last couple of seasons, the blue team was told to never go above 2.5 mph on the treadmill. Of course, that might be why they never win... I think you're doing great...I could use a little of your motivation thrown my way! Pamela