Update on me (long as usual)
Time for a bit of an update. After my myleogram last month, as true to course, I got the ol spinal headache. The test was Monday, I spent the day in ER on Wednesday, back to the hospital on Thursday for a blood patch. Whoever came up with the procedure for the blood patch is my hero. I have never in my life experienced a headache such as that. And I have been a migraine sufferer for years! After spending that week in bed I begin noticing that my leg was starting to wake up. I've only worn my brace twice since then and not at all in the past month. It's not perfect but oh so much better. AND *drum roll* I can wear heels again 
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I had a checkup with Dr. Peters a couple of weeks ago. All is going well. We talked about my ulcer and I explained to him that I know it's better for some signs of it or no longer there, but I also knew it was alive and well for let me forget to take my prevacid just once! Then by end of the work day pain would be there. He scheduled me for another endoscopy. I had that procedure done today. Unfortunately Dr. Peters had a schedule conflict so I didn't get to see him, but another surgeon from their office took care of me. He was great as well.
The results? There are no more ulcers though my pouch is still a bit swollen. Great! No more ulcers! But wait, then why still the pain? The surgeon who performed the test told me that I would need to call and schedule another appt with Dr. Peters so they can determine where that pain is coming from. Said I would probably be sent for a CAT Scan.
This pain, it's not so bad that I would ever think I need to run to the ER with it. It is not constant, nor daily. So am I worried? Not really, but I guess we need to figure out what it is.
As for weightloss. I am now down 122 lbs. Wearing (depending on the style clothing) a size 14. I had always said I would be happy to weigh 180. I'm now at 174 so I guess I have surpassed my goal. I am happy with this size 14 as well. I'm was never looking to be "thin". I was wanting my knees to love me again... they do. I wanted to be able to stand for long periods of time (while performing in a concert, for example) without pain. I can now. I wanted to go up steps and not be winded. I can now. And good grief! I wanted to be able to sneeze without peeing all over myself! And I can now!
So much has changed in 9 months. It has gone quicker than I ever anticipated. I feel good. I feel good about the decision to have this surgery. I physically feel good. I mentally feel good.
Life is good.
Gigee
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I had a checkup with Dr. Peters a couple of weeks ago. All is going well. We talked about my ulcer and I explained to him that I know it's better for some signs of it or no longer there, but I also knew it was alive and well for let me forget to take my prevacid just once! Then by end of the work day pain would be there. He scheduled me for another endoscopy. I had that procedure done today. Unfortunately Dr. Peters had a schedule conflict so I didn't get to see him, but another surgeon from their office took care of me. He was great as well.
The results? There are no more ulcers though my pouch is still a bit swollen. Great! No more ulcers! But wait, then why still the pain? The surgeon who performed the test told me that I would need to call and schedule another appt with Dr. Peters so they can determine where that pain is coming from. Said I would probably be sent for a CAT Scan.
This pain, it's not so bad that I would ever think I need to run to the ER with it. It is not constant, nor daily. So am I worried? Not really, but I guess we need to figure out what it is.
As for weightloss. I am now down 122 lbs. Wearing (depending on the style clothing) a size 14. I had always said I would be happy to weigh 180. I'm now at 174 so I guess I have surpassed my goal. I am happy with this size 14 as well. I'm was never looking to be "thin". I was wanting my knees to love me again... they do. I wanted to be able to stand for long periods of time (while performing in a concert, for example) without pain. I can now. I wanted to go up steps and not be winded. I can now. And good grief! I wanted to be able to sneeze without peeing all over myself! And I can now!
So much has changed in 9 months. It has gone quicker than I ever anticipated. I feel good. I feel good about the decision to have this surgery. I physically feel good. I mentally feel good.
Life is good.
Gigee 
Gigee, I really enjoy reading your updates.You are such an inspiration. Keep up the great job. I'm still an 18/20. I started a jazzercise class yesterday. It was a lot of fun. I have a lot to learn. I am going to check into joining the Y for I can take my grandkids there. No excuse not to exercise then. See you lighter. Joanne
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