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wrote:

, I remember them asking me how much weight I had lost

also. My weight loss was over 30lbs. in 6 months. You may be

right the weight loss may have alot to do with it.

and ,

Yes, malabsorption with weight loss was defintely one of my

disability complaints. Chronic reoccuring calicifying pancreatitis

with reoccuring pseudocysts was another. Osteopenia due to

the malabsorption was another. Plus brittle diabetes mellitus

with ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia.

I went from 135 down to 98 pounds in less than four months,

and then only gained back to 110 six months later, still under the

limit. Finally got up to 116 by six months, but am now back down

to 110. I'm 5'8 " . The weight loss was documented on each

doctor's office visit report. They never said a word about my

weight. I checked and found out that they never called any one of

my seven doctors.

See why it's confusing? (Sigh)

, yes, I'd love to see the questionaire. Let me know what

time you'd like to send it so I can give you the number and turn

on the fax.

Thanks for both of you for your help.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.