Back to Work

Thank you all for the prayers, calls, cards, visits, well wishes and comments.
Wow, I have some loving friends!

Today started with a check up with the surgeon. My wounds are healing well. I still have a constant dull, ache in my tummy so he prescribed Nexium. My pharmacy had an issue with filling it so I just got Prevacid instead. I also have thrush. How pleasant. While in the hospital I was on mega antibiotics to protect me from sepsis from the stomach leaks. The antibiotics kill the bad stuff and the good flora as well. I've been drinking a Dan Active pro-biotic every day to build my immune system. They are tasty. Give 'em a try. Probably too much sugar but they are so small and serve a greater good.

I went to work for a half day today. It was so great seeing my co-workers. They were very welcoming. Can your believe the people of the Forest Service and other agencies donated 200 hours of leave to me? There are no words to describe my amazement and gratitude for how well I have been cared for during my recovery. My cube mate is in Portland this week so that is a bummer. I am planning on a trip to Portland in mid October for training. I think I'll be ready to travel. How cool will it be to fit in the airplane seat? Yea!

So the big question is... how much have I lost?    37 pounds. 
I got out clothes from weights past and they fit nice. I think I have enough clothes to last for another 30 pounds. I will need shoes, though. My feet are smaller already. Weird, huh?
Truth is I have lost so much in my face it is weird putting on make-up. I almost don't recogize myself.

Food is going well. I've had eggs, chicken noodle soup and tonight I made crab legs. Today the nurse told me she wants me to drink 32 oz of milk a day. Yikes! I'll add a few vanilla lattes to the daily mix.
Hot milk, instant decaf coffee, splenda and a few drops of vanilla extract. Yummy!