One week down

Well my first full week back at work is in the books. Ugh, I am bushed every night after work. Embarrassingly, the last two nights I went to bed at 6:30....I know crazy right!  And my body is aching like heck with my lunch walks again....The first two days, I was like crushed that I wasnt even close to what I use to be able to do. But the last couple of days I have been able to kick it up a notch. So, I am pleased with that, my body tho, isnt. I am so stiff and sore at night when I get home. Lord, help me, but it sucks getting old.

But, it is wonderful to be back with my co-workers(friends). Most of them, well almost all now, are so funny and nice. Love it. I am glad to be back with my bosses also. They are the best.

It is suppose to rain today, so I think I will leave early. he he....(Nice to be a boss) Friday mornings are always light traffic, yet Friday afternoon traffic is hell.

New Start date

I read on a buddies blog (Allan) that he is using a new start date. I thought that was a great idea. So starting today, I have put a new start date. I would look at my old one and say " I have done well" but so just used that as an excuse. I need to keep going and lose the weight I have gained from being off and lose more. So, that is what I am doing. So now I look at it and it shows nada... but lets see what it will show next week. This morning I actually emailed my RD(Registered dietitian) to let her know I want to start next week to come back to classes again. She also weighs us and then the educational classes start. So the timing is perfect.

Wonderful weather

Well, about 2 weeks ago I went to Costco. I wanted to start getting some healthy food for work. So I bought the bag of spinach, egg whites, mushrooms, romaine, carrots, mushrooms, peppers. Yum! The I thought I should get a case of water. So I put the case in my cart. Wasnt nuthing since it was on a tall stack and just lifted it down. I check out and bring it to my car. I then screwed up. I lifted it up from the deep cart and put it in my trunk. Yep, really stupid. Ouch... First off, I am not suppose to lift anything. Well yes, I hurt myself. First I thought I sure hope I didnt get a hernia.

So, a few days later I decide maybe I should see my Doctor cause the pain didnt go away. Well she checked me for a hernia. Do you know how they check a woman for a hernia.

Folks it not fun. Fingers go every where. And yes, she does ask me to cough. No hernia thank God. Just a torn muscle. Rest and Ice.  Lordy I learned my lesson.

I am really excited to go back to work. I miss my coworkers and bosses. But, I dread the morning traffic and getting up at 5am.  But it will feel great to go for my lunch walks again.

2013 A new Year!

Well I must say I am glad 2012 is gone. A really rough year. But I see a glimmer of hope and joy in 2013(fingers crossed). Working this week, not officially though. I actually wont be back til Feb 1. But, its nice to be back and get caught up. The docs were really glad to see me. That is so neat. They are great bosses.

The weather has really been nice. Its should get in the 70's. Celebrated my son's 20th birthday on New Years. Next year he'll be 21. Yikes, it Las Vegas time again. He laughs that he is going for sure, but with his buddy not his mommy. LOL (Ya, he cant keep thinking that, this ole momma is definitely going) :)

Monday is time for the old mammogram-squish....Hate it, but it must be done.

I hope everyone is doing well and life is treating them well. I certainly thought of you all. But I needed time for myself to heal physically and mentally.

God Bless everyone.

I am so sorry it has been so long. I had the surgery on Nov 7, and it went well (according to the Doc). It was pre-cancerous, but no cancer was found. Thank you Lord!

I have to admit it was hell. The first few days were a nightmare of pain.
The first time I woke up and was actually conscious in the ICU of the hospital, I noticed my stomach, It was huge. In fact in a movie I saw years ago, I think it was Alien, this woman was pregnant and an alien ripped out of her stomach. Well that was me. When I sat down, my stomach stuck out further than my tata's. Let me tell you, that is BIG! It actually kinda scared me.

 But once I was released to go home. I finally could see the light.

I am surprised really how long it is taking to get back to a normal life again. This week I have started taking my dog Dakota for walks in the neighborhood. It feels great. I have lost most of my endurance that I use to have when walking. But, I know it will come back. My son has been a true blessing to me. In the beginning, I used a cane to walk around the house and yard. He would follow me everywhere to make sure I didnt trip or get hurt. He would put my socks on for me when my feet got cold.  I couldnt bend since my stomach was so bloated with gas.  For Thanksgiving, the husband smoked the Turkey and my son cooked all the other items. It was nice. Heck, his stuffing was even better than mine. : )

I am feeling much better. I am suppose to return to work, 2/1/12. But I am aiming for January.

I have missed all of you and hope you all are having a blessed holiday.

Happy Halloween

I just love Halloween and so do the kids. Since I no longer get many kid trick or treating at my house any more, my daughter took my cemetery items and now her house is all decked out as one. So much fun. Growing up, my parents lived in this big house on a very steep hill. Kids never wanted to trek up that long drive way so we never had kids come. So when I moved to a neighborhood it was awesome having the chance to celebrate with real trick and treaters. But, now the neighborhood has grown up and all the kids(mine included) have left and moved on. But I still love the day.

I have to admit the weather here has been amazing, I have been out by the pool sunning myself. But, I do worry about my friends in New York and back east.

Last week we went to Seaworld, it was a great day of being outdoors. Absolutely no body was there. No crowds what so ever. Just an amazing day.

Wow does time fly

Things are going well, hitting the gym as much as possible, min 5 days a week. My surgery is scheduled for November 7. When the scheduler first called with this date, I was like yikes. That is the day my mom passed away. So, I asked if there was another date, perhaps sooner. She said she might be able to get me in on Halloween. Yikes again. My family is bonkers over Halloween, they just love this holiday. I am not going to ruin their holiday, especially should God forbid something go wrong. So, Nov 7 it is.

Before the surgery I have to do the colonoscopy prep again(Wonderful eh?). The surgeon, who is very nice and has a very sarcastic sense of humor. I was laughing so much during my consult. We were gossiping about plastic surgeons.  The doctor said that after the surgery I will have issues with diarrhea for a few months. Great!  I will need to stock up on Scott TP for sure.

Well, I hope to return to work the beginning of the New year. My doctor has me out for longer. But, I would like to go back sooner.

The weather here is in the high 90's. Bummer. I am hoping to see some cooler weather. Last week, we had some actual rain. The kids and I went to a place called Bates Nut Farm. We had a great time.  I call them kids but they are 24 and 19. Haha, but they both went into the petting zoo to pet the baby animals. They had a pot bellied pig, a black one. Both of them said to me, hey mom Dakota is here. Dakota is my Black lab, she was a bit chubby and she and I have been doing some dieting and walking together so she has lost a lot of weight. But they still thought it was funny. :(