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See, that's why I came here first. I never would have thought kidney stone since I haven't been having any kidney issues. But it could be, I guess. I'll see what the Doc says. Thanks everyone.

I just called the Dr. They will call me back. Rootman, I will be a medical miracle if it is a gall stone , I haven't had a gallbladder since 1992.

I know. I'm gonna call the doctor. I'm just one of those people that will wait until I absolutely have to. I hate going to the doctor. I was just hoping someone knew something that I didn't know about, that I had possibly overlooked.

The pain is right above my belly button. About 3-4" above the belly button.

Tomorrow is my 6th month surgiversary. Haven't been on here much. Busy, busy, busy. Everything has been WONDERFUL! So happy with my sleeve and the results. BUT......Since Saturday I have been in major pain. If I move or sit up, it feels like I have literally been kicked in the stomach, the pain is so bad it almost takes my breath away. I have ruled out the normal things. I do not have an appendix, gall bladder, ovaries, or uterus. No fever. So none of those things can be the issue. I went to the bathroom with no problems. The only thing I did differently was had a 6" Subway sandwich on Friday. I took me about 4 hours to eat 3/4 of the sandwich. I felt fine afterwards. I spent most of the weekend in bed. I felt tender but not in much pain this morning, but the pain is back in full force now. I don't feel sick, just pain. Anybody have any clue what this could be? Thanks

Guess they didn't attach.

Just thought I'd share some before & after pics. Surgery was on March 7th, 2011.

I had surgery in Mexico. Just saw my family doctor. He had no issues seeing me at all. Was very happy with my success.

I'm 12 days out, I could not drink water, still can't drink much of it, never have really been able too. Have you tried warm liquids? I got my liquids through warm tea, (lemon, orange spice, chamomile, all caffeine free) and warm broths.

I went back to work yesterday, exactly one week after surgery. Feel great, had no issues.

Had my surgery on the 7th in Tijuana with Dr. Kelly. The hotel provided bottled water. The restaurant provided bottled water also. Went to have the leak test and vomited afterward. I went to the restroom to wash my face and rinse my mouth, Trish told me do NOT rinse my mouth with the water from the sink. At the Oasis hospital, they brought me ice chips after my surgery and I sipped the water after it melted with no problems.

I am 7 days post -op and feeling awesome!!!! Only one glitch today. I am having no issues at all. Except I forget to eat, never thought I'd hear myself say that. No hunger at all. Clothes are getting looser. This is everything I hoped it would be. I went back to work today. Energy level is high. Felt great. Didn't get much done though, lol. Everyone had to stop by and see how I was doing and wanted to hear all the details. No one could believe how good I felt. People are already noticing the weight loss in my face. I have some awesome co-workers. Except for one Cranky Old Bat!!! One of our overweight girls came in to talk to me, she really wants to do this and we talked for almost an hour, my heart broke for her every time she teared up when talking about her struggle with her weight. She was waiting for me to get back so she could see how I was doing and how the process of going to Mexico worked. She is one of the sweetest people in our office. Anyway Cranky Old Bat had to come by and see how I was doing. (I don't care for this woman at all, when anyone brings treats for the office and puts them in the break room, she puts weight watcher magazines next to the snacks). As the girl was leaving my office she looked at her and said "It's your turn to go get this done". I was so shocked that she could be that heartless. I knew she was a B(#@H, but that was completely uncalled for. I was speechless. I couldn't say a word. That's not me at all, I'm known around the office for my mouth. I call it like I see it, and not afraid to say it. But that shocked me so badly I couldn't even respond. That was my one glitch. My wish is that everyone has as smooth of a 1st week as I have had.

Awesome! We have the same date. Who did you choose? Sorry, I can't help you with what to tell work.

I guess I am an oddball. I actually look forward to losing some of my hair. My hair is sooo thick, I never get a good style. The stylists always mess it up. I have anxiety attacks when it is time to get a hair cut because I know how bad it is going to be. They don't want to cut it without thinning it first. Thinning it makes it grow back even thicker.

What a wonderful Valentine's gift to yourself.

It really kind of makes sense, doesn't it? Amazing how it kinda sticks in your head after only reading it one time. You really don't need the book. I bought the book for my husband. I read it and found that I preferred the website more. The book didn't really add that much. It wasn't a thick book LOL. I hope it helps you too. The more you read it. the more it sticks with you. It is a powerful thing.

Glad you're home and everything is ok.

I've started using fitday.com. I used it years ago. I'll check out the ones you are using too.

Maybe my story can help someone else too.

Justdance, I'm not here to get on anyone's bad side and my statement wasn't meant to upset anyone. It does disturb me when I have read those types of topics. I feel for the people that don't have support or have negativity in their life. I breaks my heart for them. I want everyone to have support and have a positive experience. Maybe I should have clarified that.

Thank you. I feel like with a combination of the sleeve and various other tools I will make it.

Excited for you. Can't wait for an update. I am scheduled with Dr Kelly in March.

Go back and read my post. I gave an honest account of my experience and the disadvantages in a "what if" scenario. Let me put this in a different perspective. You can look at this how you want. I don't go running up and down the streets announcing that I am having surgery. To answer your question. If someone I was speaking with told me they were having symptoms/problems with gallbladder, female issues, or otherwise I would have no problem discussing with them what I had done surgically. Maybe it will put their mind at ease or I can answer a question if they have it. Here's an example. Let's say you lose 100 pounds and you are asked how you lost the weight. What do you say? If you don't tell them you had surgery and they find out you did. How do you look to that person? I would rather people know than assume I was on drugs or was ill. Having gall bladder surgery, tubal, etc doesn't show on the outside. Losing 100 pounds does, and it is bound to raise questions. Answer this for me please. You stated it isn't about shame, it's about self respect. Because I have told people, I have no self respect? No, I don't think so. We just have different ways of handling things. I never said you should be ashamed. I said I wasn't ashamed. I haven't been big all my life either. I could care less what people say behind my back. I hope they say something about me having plastic surgery. In a heartbeat I will tell them 'yes and my boobies will look better than your boobies" LOL!