Hello, well I am back. Physically, and emotionally that is. I had a pouch leak that was discovered the day after surgery, so I had two surgeries in as many days. No gorey details, but after 12 days in the hospital I was able to come home. It has not been easy. However, my God is a Mighty God who heals and saves. In my case He did both. I am walking each day and will return to work on Sept 4. I can see the weight melting away, it is pretty cool to watch it go. Sorry it took me so long to update, but I really was not able for several weeks physically, and then it took me awhile to start connecting the dots mentally and emotionally. Glad to be here. Cheryl