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Hi, I am almost three years post op. I have lost a total of 107 lbs. about a year ago I started having severe right upper abdominal pain. It was diagnosed as gallstones. I had my gallbladder removed 6/5/15. On 6/10/15 I wound up right back in the emergency room with the same pain. It was diagnosed as constipation which I have not experienced that I am aware of as I have ibs with diarrhea. I went to the emergency probably every two weeks with the same problem until the end of October when it was realized I had pancreatitis. I underwent a laparoscopic ercp on 12/10/15 where it was found there was a gallstone stuck in the bile duct which was removed. Two days ago I had another attack. I went to the emergency room again and was again diagnosed with constipation. Due to all the changes with hmo plans this year I cannot see any of my regular doctors. I had to choose a new pcp and they don't have any appointments for two months. I am so lost and I have no idea what could be the problem now! I am so tired of going to the emergency room and feel bad for my husband because it seems this issue consistently ruins our plans. Please if anyone has any idea or experienced the same thing let me know!

So I have been diagnosed with sphincter of oddi dysfunction. From the research I've done myself online I found that this is common among gastric bypass patients. Women are more susceptible than men. It is very annoying. I was able to get into my new pcp but she just said when I have the pain to take an antispasmodic med (which I've had for six months and it doesn't help) and she said to relax and tell myself there is nothing wrong with me and to try to wait out the pain. Not a chance. I feel a constant ache but when it flares up it is worse than a kidney stone or gallstone. Anyone been diagnosed with sphincter of oddi dysfunction and what do you do to help?

Lol wait till one of the cones hits your shin or catches you just right in the back of the knee.

Hi guys. I'm about three months post op and in the last two weeks I have had super bad heart burn three times. I had it real bad prior to the surgery but thought it was my lap band causing it. It is worse than when I've gone to the emergency room for it. It helps after taking tums but if I don't have any with me I am in tears and I feel it through my whole chest, back and shoulders. Is any one else having an issue. I though rny was supposed to stop this?

Front or backside of your leg and how far post op are you? I lost feeling in my left leg in the front after the lap band but it got a little better over time and then when I had the revision it got bad again. If it's the back side going down your buttocks then it is related to your back. Look up sciatica.

I just don't answer the door if I don't know the person outside. I've got a peep hole. Also I may have found out why I've had the runs since surgery. Lactose intolerance. I did not have dairy last Friday and felt great all day and Saturday. I had milk on Sunday and was back on the pot all day. I decided to not have dairy since Monday again to try it and I have been regular since no dairy. I figured it out and I feel great now and not worried to go anywhere for fear of not being in the immediate proximity to a bathroom! I have missed five family vacations since surgery because of my fear of not knowing what the bathroom situation would be like...

I had surgery on 4/8 and I'm also only down 38 lbs. I was a revision from the lap band and heard I might lose slower but at this point I feel like it won't ever come off.

I'm 25. I started at 260 and three months later I'm at 222. I have always had tight skin. I am 5'8. I don't think I will end up with a lot of loose skin, but I am looking jiggley. I was not always overweight though. I gained 115 lbs in college. My friend went on her own diet last year and she started at 250. She got down to 175. She has been overweight all her life. She had a lot of loose skin. She is 5'4 and is 24 years old. I think it's all about the elasticity of your skin. She broke the diet and is now the same weight as me.

I have had the runny nose while eating a few times but not often. I do get a runny nose when I go #2 though. Every time too.. I have no idea how that works.

If you do the bob, you can donate your hair to locks of love.

Yeah. I have been kind of the star of my family as well as the black sheep. My family is the southern meat and potatoes type. Hunti g and fishing. I used to hunt, but then was a vegetarian for four years. I couldn't keep my protein up and had to begin eating meat again. I am the only person in my family to ever graduate college. Now with the tattoos I'm definitely the odd one out as no one in my family even has one tattoo. I'm the ONLY one.

I told her if my body is a temple my tattoos are the stained glass windows. She did not like that. She said I was scarring my body. I called her on that though because she has hee ears pierced and she had a breast reduction. You can't pick and choose what scars are ok and what's not. She didn't like that either. Most of mine are on my right leg because I'm doing a leg sleeve. She will not allow me to come to her house if my tattoos are visible. Once I'm at goal weight I want to get my left arm done. They can't expect me to wear a jacket in Texas. My husband doesn't want me to so it because he thinks my parents will disown me, but I think that is their loss. My husband has a lot more tattoos than me ans they don't care to see his because he is a boy. My dad doesn't even know how many I have because my mom will not let me show him. Same with grandparents etc. My mom hates my tattoos.

Weight loss does not cure depression. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. I am on an antidepressant and I don't think I should be off of it no matter my weightloss.

Its funny your mom said you're ruining your temple. My mom gave me that speech about my tattoos, but did not seem to think wls was ruining my temple...

I think you are right in feeling hurt.

I know. I would have my friend put my sucks on for me and tie my walking shoes when we were gonna work out while my hubby was at work. I'm glad that is over.

I will not miss stinky shoes. I would not wear socks because I didn't want my hubby to see me struggle to put them on. I can put on socks now no problem!

I just wanted to let you know your not alone....

Would an ulcer feel like heartburn.?

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I will definitely have to try this!!