Update

Well this past week didnt go as planned.

I was supposed to be onbaord the Disney Magic.  Cruising the Caribbean - Galveston, 2 days at sea, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, day at sea, back to Galveston today and fly home. 

Instead, I am sitting at home, recouperating from appendix surgery.  We were supposed to fly out on 02NOV.  On the 30OCT I started to have pains in my lower right abdomen - felt like it was a muscle that needed to be stretched out.  Hardly slept that night as I started to feel flu like symptoms - chills, hot, throwing up, tummy troubles, along with the dull ache.  31OCT I went to the office and my manager drove me to ER as I was almost doubled over. 

Spent 6 hours in ER on Wed and they still werent 100% sure what was going on.  Appendix, then not.  Muscle, then not.  Ovary then not.  Had bloodwork, tests, ultrasound, more bloodwork.  Fun times.  They sent me home to come in at 7am on Thurs for a followup.  We kept the IV in just incase.   Bitch to drive a standard car with that in  lol

Met with my sister and the Littles at the office when I got back to give them their Halloween stuff.  Kbear was "tangled"  (Rupunzel from tangled).  N was the Lion.  They were both so cute. 

Made it home from work and went to bed early as I was so tired from hardly any sleep. 

01NOV I headed back to ER for the followup with the Dr.  They did more bloodwork and then sent me for a CT scan.  Freaky how your entire body goes warm and tingley when they inject the dye into your system for the xrays.  Had to wait a couple of hours for the results.  They found a slight irritation in the appendix.  They were just waiting for the surgeon to decide if antibiotics or surgery were the answer.  OMG.

The surgeon came in and asked some questions.  Felt the sore area and decided surgery was best - and yes, I would have to cancel my cruise  :(   I asked if it would be done in a week or so....he said "No, we are waiting for a bed, once it opens up we will get you in.  Today or tomorrow"  OMG  OMG OMG  I had so much to finish at the office, calls to make, texts to send.  It was crazy.  The most important one I had to send was to Laura telling her I wasnt able to go....it worked out ok.  She still decided to fly down and stay with her sister for the week to visit.  That way she wouldnt lose her Aeroplan points (like I will, booo AC and Aeroplan!)

Wendy called my parents, who dropped everything and drove to Lethbridge.  They arrived just as I was getting out of surgery.  I was taken down about 430pm and in about 445pm.  I was back in my room from recovery by 630pm.  Surgery was about an hour once they got me in.  Nurses in every hour checking vitals and the staples.  Crazy.  But I had a decent sleep between wakeup calls.

Friday 02NOV, instead of flying to Houston with Laura, I was sent home shortly after lunch.  Off to bed to sleep and rest.  Saturday was more of the same - more sleep and rest.  Sunday I was able to shower....ahhhh blissful shower.  We also went to the craft show 1st thing (not as busy) so I could walk around....walking is good.  The afternoon I spent in bed with a 5 hour nap.  Monday, mom and I went for some groceries - Dad drove us around since my car is a standard and i couldnt get into the truck.   I also stopped by the office for a few min to say thanks and drop off a veggie tray for everyone.  Tuesday, dad took me to City Hall to appeal my 2 parking tickets I got while in ER.  Oops  lol but they gave me the forms to fill out and I had the Dr note and stuff.  The girl read it over and said it was pretty straight forward  and shouldnt be an issue - they would let me know. 

Mom and dad went home on Wednesday and I have been in bed resting since.  I will miss my daily naps and relaxation  lol   I called my manager and said I would come in on Monday for a few hours to help as one other agent left for Australia, leaving only one agent.  They will come to pick me up as I cant drive.  Should be interesting - I cant sit for long, cant lift anything...good times.  As I type, my staples are telling me time to lay back down. 

Thats about it.

Oh, I didnt reach my goal - not for not trying.  I added in extra walks, added in extra veggies, cut out more carbs.  Argh.  There is a new program in town that I might try.  Just need to find $300 to pay for it.  We will see.  She is a nutritionist and apparently has been having a lot of success with people who havent on other programs.  Thats me!