Thanks Loretta... I do feel much better... I am all back to normal... Pretty sure it was just a horrible virus and I hope I never get it again... OMG!!!! Hugs, Shawn M.

Thanks Kim... I Have a feeling it was just a virus, since I am fine now and back to normal and eating and drinking just fine... I guess that is just how I react to a virus... it is the first time I have been sick since my surgery, so I didn't know that.... Ohhhh what pain though, I hope I don't get sick like that again.... It was worst than labor...... IF you can believe that.... LOL... Hope you are doing well... How is the gaining of weight going???? Haven't heard much from you lately and I miss your posts keeping us updated..... I think about you everyday.. Hope to hear from you soon... HUGS, Shawn M.

I think that would keep me from ever wanting another surgery... OMG!!! How horrifying... I can't even imagine what I would have done.... At least you couldn't feel what they were doing.. that would not have been good.... Thank goodness it is all over.... HUgs, Shawn M.

Glad to hear you are home and doing well... Hope your pain is better today. I am so sorry you have to go through this again... what a pain in the butt.... Take care of yourself... you are a strong woman and will make it through this with flying colors.... Good Luck... HUGS, Shawn M.

Merry Christmas Everyone I hope all of you have a BLESSED Holiday. Enjoy this time with your family and friends. Family & Friends first - Food second. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, any little ones in your life - enjoy the wonder of it all through their eyes - its precious!!! If you are hosting this Holiday - I wish you a stress free - perfectly flowing day / night. If you are a guest at someones home - help out your host or hostess Your hostess will LOVE you for it!!! This time last year we were all NEWBIES - look how far we have come. Congratulations to each and everyone of you. YOU ARE INSPIRING!!!! Remember the reason for the season! I am finally back at the gym - yippeeeeeeeee. I feel better, not totally better with my cold, but better mentally now that I am back at the gym. I have been having a hard time. I am just not eating 'right' and can FEEL the difference. I know when I put good fuel = food into my body I feel better, When I put cheapo fuel... I feel less energetic. Really thinking about it I think that may have contributed to this cold lingering for so long. Anyway, I am back at the gym and cannot wait for the FOOD / TEMPTATIONS part of the Holiday season to pass. I guess this will be a struggle for me always - Still I remain determined to stay *at goal* 5 pound challenge people - how did you do? Here we go here are my stats ... Starting weight 250.5 Last week = 140 This week = 140 Loss this week = 0 Total loss = 110.5 Current BMI = 22.6 Be Determined! You can do this - keep your eye on the prize! Quote - The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis hugs , Britt