8-7-11 Health Up-Date!

Wow.... here I am again! I haven't checked in for awhile. I've done SO good, continued to keep my weight stable, have maintained nicely!

I have had a bit of a health set-back though. On July 25, 2011.... I started having severe sharp pains in my upper stomach! The pains were in one specific spot, pretty high, then I started vomiting. So I really knew that there was a problem, a serious problem! So I went into Emergency. They were extremely thorough which is so good! I had a CT Scan. They found I had some scar tissue that was creating a "twist" or a "kink" in the lower intestine! I also had an ultra sound, to check my liver, kidney and galbladder. Those all looked really good. They admitted me, thinking the twist may take care of itself. By noon on Tuesday though.... the problem had NOT resolved itself so they did surgery! I do feel I was very lucky though, it was caught so early! It could have become a total blockage of sorts, but was not. I had fabulous care while there! Ha... it was very strange being the patient again, and not being there as a helper to others!

I ended up being in the hospital from that Monday night, until Thursday afternoon. My family has been excellent in helping me here around the house... shopping for me, running errands, etc! Neal took off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to take care of the kids while I was in!

Now... I just need to take time to recuperate. I am not to lift, push, or pull anything now. So my lawn mowing, vacuuming, etc are on hold now for a few weeks!

I am feeling pretty good now... just having a little trouble with headaches since the surgery. Dr thinks it may be due to the anesthesia, and as it wears out of my system... it will get better! The headaches are starting to dissipate so that is good! I was back in for a check up on August 3, and I had my stitches out, and all seems to be going along well. I go back again this next Wednesday, August 10. I am very thrilled that I have gotten fantastic care!

Well.... I hope all of you are doing ok! I am doing fine.... I really do consider myself lucky! It's just a matter of a few weeks and I'll be up and running again! This is just a speed bump in my road! It flattened me a bit here, but I am not discouraged at all! I've felt great, and I will again VERY soon!

Thank you everyone for your continued care and concern, and your love and support!!!
Love to all... Eydie :-)