Re: More thanks and update on Sue

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Fliss,

I must have missed the initial posts on Sue's surgery. I do remember seeing you

saying she had surgery, but I didn't know what kind of surgery she had. Do you

mind me asking for more info? I had a roux-en-y gastric bypass for weight loss

in Dec 2001. I had my first 'documented' attack of acute panc in Jan 00, nearly

two years prior to the gastric bypass. I don't think the gastric bypass has

anything to do with my attacks of pancreatitis since I'd already had several

attacks before having the gastric bypass. However, I have had increasing

problems with constipation and horrendous abdominal bloating and fluid

retention. It's not unusual for me to gain or lose as much as 8 lbs in a 24

hour period. My stomach will just all of a sudden 'blow up' and it looks like I

am 7 months pregnant. It is absolutely miserable. When this happens, I cannot

stand for anything to touch my stomach, not even my panties.

When I read your post about Sue's surgery, it made me wonder if perhaps

adhesions or problems from the gastric bypass might be causing my latest

symptoms. If you and Sue wouldn't mind sharing her story with me, I would

really appreciate it. If she doesn't want you to share the story, I certainly

understand. You can e-mail me privately, if you would like at

karenw@....

thanks,

W

alabama