Monday Roll Call

Please let me know what if anything they find. My brother is exprencing the same problems. He had a test last week but it came back fine. So they are setting him up with somemore test. He did not have RNY or Lapband though. He only had his gallbladder removed.

I'll definitely let you know.  Its SO frustrating.  I've had a few things that I've seen (particularly with RNYers though): Petersen's hernia (an internal hernia usually not detectable in tests, CTs, etc.) Lactose intolerance (I've never really put 2 + 2 together, just because all my life I've loved dairy products ... but could this be a culprit -- or part of the problem?) Celiac disease (guess there is a test for this?) IBS (I do think I've always had a problem with this though) Pancreas (although I have a SEVERE problem with hypoglycemia -- resulting in seizures -- I, nor the doctors seem to know how, if at all, the pancreas could have something to do with this?) I recently had lab work ... only thing that was off was my blood sugar (surprise surprise) ... SO ... this is all very frustrating ... the doc did give me meds to battle the nausea, but that doesn't really solve anything.

Oh well ... maybe by the time we figure this out I'll be so frickin used to the (very noticeable) bloating, nausea and pain (although, the pain has been reduced a "little" with the removal of the gallbladder).  Its just all so frustrating and I'm very very tired of it.

Well, ladies sorry but I am only going to do a general reply to everyone. I am pooped and need to get some rest. I do want to watch Big Medicine on TLC tonight at 8 and I really need to take a small snooze. I love watching Discovery Health as I am doing right now and would have it on 24/7 if it were not for Dave. He starts to loose his cookies when jus****ching minor skin pokes so I heed to him wanting to watch the news, sports and other things now and then.  Pam, wrong this time. I am going to rest. I do seem like I have unlimited energy but I have met my match and need to heed to some sleep. You can only burn the candle so far.  Lori and Aphrodite, we are all happy that you made you way into the roll call. Keep coming back and touching base with us. We are all here to support you. Karyn, hey stranger. Where ya been? Work I bet. Damn, I hate when that happens. Hey are you going to be at the Allerton in August with everyone else from the Sean group? Janet, happy that you have got things under control there in the house and things are looking up for that new prescious life.  Christina, so Calvin has it under control with the girls? Did he get up to Great America with them? Do you think you maybe need to get into the doc for your itchy situation? How miserable, I cannot imagine. Take the time for yourself with that PT job. I hope that you can still make it to support group. I would miss our time to chit chat.  Shannon, take care of that infection and Lippy hope your tummy is feeling better. Hope you get your phone call soon.  Dee, a date huh? That is a regular thing that Dave and I do at least 3 times a month. It is so important for the marriage relationship. Chris

Good evening IL!!!!!  Just got done with dinner and I am just cleaning up the house a bit.  My husband and daughter are down in the basement lifting weights!  It's so funny to hear them talk while they work out!  I must hand it to Maddie, my 5 year old to lifting weights!  She tries to do what my DH  does and she thinks she is sooo cool!  1or 2 lbs won't harm her.  She giggles and says she just doesn't want to turn into a man from lifting weights!!LOL  Well..it's been soo busy here for me!  Last week Maddie and I went to Chicago and went to the American Girl Doll store and we had a blast!  Then on Friday, I had 15 little girls from age 3-6 at my house for a cheerleading camp.  The referendeme did not pass, so the cheerleaders have to raise ALOT of money for the squad!  Not to mention, this is a new hight school.  So I felt bad for the girls and thought this would be a great way to help the cheerleaders out.  I was able to give them $145.  I had the parents give me $12 per kid and they were child free for 3 hours. The surgery situation is still going!!!!!  2 more months on the supervised diet and then this month I should start with the testing.  I think I have to go to a aupport meeting as one of my requirements.  It would be nice to meet some of you ladies in person at one of the meetings!  I think I am going to call Dr. Wallaces office tomorrow and get some info about when I should start setting up appointments for the tests.  Hope is all well with everyone and enjoy the much needed rain!!! Kim

 

hey Chris ... August is a go for Sean's get together  -- Carla Klein is coming in too!  I don't know if we'll be getting rooms or just staying here and commuting in ... but we do plan to enjoy the festivities!  I haven't seen anyone in that group for SO LONG!!   I hear ya about Discovery Health ... geez, I am SO addicted.  I also subscribe to OR-Live, to watch surgeries.  Sick puppy, yeah ... shoulda gone to med school.  (I think you just need to get Dave one of those portable TVs and some headphones ... then you'll never have to change the channel!) Hey, have you talked to Lucy?  I've been thinking a lot about her. Talk to ya soon, Karyn