The Big 5-0

Well I have officially lost 50 pounds. Amazing for me and I am extremely proud of this accomplishment.

Unfortunately, I am still in pain on my left side. I spent the whole day on Friday at the Cleveland Clinic with my surgeon because he thought I had a hernia, I was rushed downstairs for an emergency CT scan of my abdomen and stomach, the scan was negative (thank god, because the thought of another surgery - NO WAY). He did find that the abdominal wall is extremely inflamed and irritated from the surgery and the instruments that they used. I was able to get a prescription for a new medicine and also a pain patch for my stomach. They are not taking the pain away but they are helping. I just thought that after 4 weeks I would feel better and I don't. Thank you so much for my friend Denene, she took me to my 11:15 appointment and we did not leave the hospital till 6:00pm. She is an angel.

I return to work tomorrow, I am only going to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I think going back to work will help me get back into my routine. My lunch is packed and I am ready to go.

I went shopping on Saturday with Stacey and Isabella and purchased some work tops and a new pair of black pants. It was fun to shop in a new size. I will take a picture of me in my new outfit tomorrow and post it on the website.

I can not stress enough how wonderful my friends and family have been over the past 4 weeks. The phone calls, visits and cards have helped me so much. Thank you so much for everything!!