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Okay, so I am just checking to see if this is normal. About 2 weeks ago I had raging diarrhea while golfing, had to take some imodium ad to get it under control. Then didn't poop for about 4-5 days. Was trying Metamucil, MOM, and Miralax for 2-3 days and finally broke through. My pain felt more localized in my lower left abdomen, and didn't really feel that typical plugged constipation pain. The pain has subsided significantly, and I am having small bms now each day, but I still have this pain in my lower left abdomen. Almost feels like I ripped the heck out of my abs in that one spot. I'm just wondering about that pain and if it's normal for it to still be sore 3-4 days after breaking through.

Just curious if I'm alone here. I started taking citalopram for anxiety a few years ago. I knew a potential side effect was weight gain. I'm guessing some gain weight because it mellows you out and takes away some of that energy that may keep one from exercising. Sure enough, I gained weight. . . Because of the citalopram or because I turned 40, not sure the cause. Anyway, I am 10 weeks post op and down from 280 to 215, and feeling great! I kind of assumed that my anxiety would go away with the extra weight, but I am finding that my stress and anxiety are still present and I am thinking about going back on citalopram because it really helped me with anxiety. But I don't want to slow down my weight loss as I am a consistent 3-4 pounds a week and don't want to slow down until I hit my 185 target. Any and all thoughts, experiences, and opinions, are welcome. Thanks!

Awesome and very helpful info, thanks for taking the time to respond!

Thanks Daisee, good idea to look at a different med. Congrats right back atcha on your progress too!

Just an update, I forced a lot of fluid and MOM and eventually the pain subsided. In hindsight, I think it was a combination of constipation and probably some infection, but it ran it's course and now I take my fiber gummies every morning!

No fever, no blood, I may go see my family doc on Monday

I have a buddy golf trip planned in 6 weeks, wondering if any of you have any experience playing golf 6 weeks post-op. I was sleeved 10/1/15, starting weight 280, sleeved at 268, and 257 one week post-op. Thanks for any of your feedback and experience!

Yeah, this makes sense. I was thinking the same thing on heavy lifting. I was planning on using the time before to maybe just chip and putt, no full swings until 6 weeks. . . Probably best for the golf game AND my recovery!

Awesome, thanks Cape! Good luck with that ankle Dub!