What a Difference a Year Makes

I ran across this photo from last year.  I am amazed at the difference a year makes.  Dear Hubby has lost over 70lbs and I've lost 125lbs.  I am so proud of him and honestly I can't remember him looking like this photo.  I'm happy that he's lost the weight to better his health.  Unfortunately getting old isn't easy and recently he had severe abdominal pains and took himself to Urgent Care.  At first we thought that it might be his Gall Bladder.  But after a CT scan, a 4 hour x-ray series & a nuclear scan he was informed that he had an abscess on his small intestine.

Many people suggested to him that it was caused by changing his way of eating and loosing a lot of weight.  It's funny how no one says anything while you are eating a hamburger, french fries and a chocolate milk shake,  but take off the bun and drink a glass of water and you're killing yourself!  

Dear Hubby has been diagnosed with  Meckel's diverticulum.  It's an out-pouching or bulge in the lower part of the small intestine. The bulge is congenital (present at birth) and is a leftover of the umbilical cord not completely detaching from the small intestine. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital defect of the gastrointestinal tract. It occurs in about 2% to 3% of the general population.  His Doctor re-assured him that this had NOTHING to do with loosing weight and that he's at a healthy weight and in good overall health.  

We found a great Surgeon who also suggest the removal of his appendix since Dear Hubby had an infection in his intestine more than likely his appendix had been compromised also.

March 2019

March 2020

Dear Hubby had his surgery the beginning of March.  He has recovered and is now back to work.  He said he feels better than he has in a while.  I wonder if you feel bad for so long that is just becomes the "new" normal.  Since he is considered an "essential" employee he is still working and we are thankful that he is.  We are also grateful that both Sons are also still working during this time.

Girl M. turned 18 and is distance learning from home.  She has applied at the local Nursing/Rehab center but she hasn't heard back from them yet.  Her State CNA exam has been postponed.  She's more upset about that than her High School Graduation possibly being postponed.  She said she would be happy if they just mail her diploma.

I've been trying to keep my regular schedule but this past month has been a little crazy.  We are all healthy and I pray we stay that way. 

Until next time..............

Bonnie