Hi Janette, I'm sorry that you've had such a rough time. I have never had the problems with surgery that you have so I'm unable to help with your questions. Maybe it's taking your body a while to come back to feeling normal? What does the doctor(s) say? I'll keep you in my prayers and send lots of good vibes your way that the worst is passed and that you'll soon be feeling better than ever. Irene P.S. Just a thought and probably not your situation, but since you are continuing to lose weight, could it possibly be that your headache is from not eating enough? I know when I don't eat enough cals I get headaches and feel weak and dizzy.

Hi Traci! It's so nice to hear from you and nicer still to hear that you're below goal and all is well with the little one!!! Hey, we all have our struggles with food issues, but as long as we keep trying, we're all gonna succeed!! Keep in touch, and give that little July baby baby a kiss for me!! Hugs, Nancy

Tomorrow is my consult. I will FINALLY know what's going to happen with my fibroid and when. Then I'll have an idea of when I will be allowed to TTC. Wish me luck! A friend of mine just yesterday announced that she was pregnant. She struggled with infertility for the last 8 years and has been on clomid for 6 months...so I can handle it! After a couple of days of horrendous eating, I'm back on track today. I don't know why I can't stay motivated for more than a day or two at a time, but I really need to so that I can lose even more weight before I get pregnant. You'd think that would be motivation enough, but I guess not. Here's today's plan: B: 2 waffles with SF syrup, 1/2 c. skim milk L: tuna wrap, green beans D: sloppy joe, corn, mashed potatoes (never made it the other night) S: whatever strikes my fancy...trying not to snack, though Exercise: 35 minute walk with dog and daughter...going to pool later, but doubtful that I'll do more than read Cheers! Pamela

Still out of work Original Post by Janette S. at 8:39 PM PST on 07/22/2006 Peoria, AZ - RNY (07/13/2004) - Steven C. Simon, M.D. I has PS on May 24 and still not released back to work. Its hard for me to talk about complications esp for people to read who are pre op PS but I had them and even though I would still have PS again right now I am feeling frustrated. I had a brachioplasty, tummy tuck and thigh lift. I was on IV antibiotics in the hospital preop and post op as I stayed 2 nights than came home on Keflex. About 1 wk after I finished the Keflex I developed fever, felt like a bladder infection( had a catheter in the hosp) and it cultured out strep. 2 days after I started levaquin for that I developed staff infection and cellulitis in my right thigh and the Dr added clindamycin for 1 week and than added another week. I also developed open areas in both thighs I was packing. I finally felt better and went back to work June 29 and 30th (Thur and Fri) which was longer than the 3 weeks I was planning on being out and by Sun. night was running 104 fever and by the next AM my Lt arm was red. Called PS and he started me on Augmentin and 2 days later the entire arm was red and swollen and I was put in the hospital and given IV antibiotics of clindamycin, unasyn and vancomycin after Cat scan showed a large abscess. The next day the PS came in and opened up my Lt arm incision right at the bedside(OUCH) and drained not 1 but 3 abscesses.Chest xray also showed interstitial pneumonia. I was than sent home on augmentin. I no longer have fevers or any open areas but have a continous headach( probably only had 3 headaches my entire life if even) dizzy, nauseated( put on low dose phenergan which helps) still losing wt which had stablized for 6 months prior to PS, and low B/P. At the Dr last week it was 70/44. All my blood work is normal inc. blood cultures , lung scan and chest xray good . Dr just did sinus xrays and wants to schedule me for more CT scans and scope my "pouch for an ulcer". Anyone ever experience anything like this where everything is normal as far as tests but still have abnormal symptoms. I know I wrote alot and rambled but I again am frustrated and looking for answers. Thanks Janette RNY 7-13-04 363/123( 134 pre PS and PS said only took off @ 3-4 lbs skin) - 240 lbs

Missed you too, Michelle! Monday I'm getting back to the business of getting to goal... Hugs, Nancy