It has been a long time since I have posted. In my last update I was home from the hospital and doing great. A couple of days later, I had really painful abdominal cramping and vomiting. After about 12 hours of this my surgeon sent me to the ER and I ended up having a second surgery. I had developed a bowel obstruction and pancreatitis. A very dangerous and (from what my doctor said) rare complication.
I was in ICU for 9 days and in the hospital for 2 weeks. I am happy to announce that I am starting to get back to a normal life now and have lost 43 pounds in six weeks. I love reading all of your posts, it has helped me through a tough time, so thanks!