I have this week off, but

I've been spending it at a drs appt and at the hospital for a procedure.  Since my last bowel obstruction 6 weeks ago, I've had a lot of nausea, when I can eat, I fill up fast and then have bloating and pain, and I'm losing weight.  Now that's totally bizarre for me.  I've only lost weight twice in my life.....once with Jenny Craig and once with Atkins.  I usually maintain and often gain.  So when the pounds kept coming off, I started getting worried.  I saw a dr who ordered blood work and CT scan which was normal.  Yesterday, I saw an gastroenterologist.  What a great doc! I've never had such a comprehensive history taken.  He even asked me if I still had my cat!  He wanted to do an EGD....let's see if I can spell that.....esophogastroduodenoscopy.....or something like up.  All it is is an scope down the throat.  I insisted that they make sure I don't wake up.....I've done that before and while interesting in that I was able to see my innards on a screen, I didn't want to do it again.  It was perfect.  All I know at this point is that the doc did several biopsies from every area.  Since I know my liver and pancreas are OK, it only leaves my esophagus, stomach and upper intestine to worry about.  I will call him next week for the results. My jeans are all falling off me.....just 6 weeks ago, I couldn't get into them.  It's amazing what 8-10# can make in a 5'2" person.....at least 2 pants sizes. 

Gotta toss in a picture....don't know what one yet.  We'll just see what comes up!

This is me in Maui....on a beach loaded with shells.  There is a cruise ship in the background and I'm holding the sock I designed for my friend, Kim.  It's been over a year.  You think I'd get it published by now.  I'm just too much of a procrastinator to finish.  What can I say? Oh yeah.....I weighed about 10# more in that picture than I do now.