[Janet]

Back from the Dr.!!! First off, it wasn't hurting when I when in, wouldn't ya know? Even when he pressed on it, it didn't hurt. But it hurt for a while on the way home....go figure!!

I asked him about the hernia (?) and he said it sounded very much like it, by what I decribed. I am to start taking the aciphex (for the GERD) again, because it will help with the hernia, if that is what it is. I am to try it for a week and see how I feel, and then check back with him when the meds are gone. If it doesn't help, we will start doing some tests.

I also sat and cried about my weight. He knows how many "diets" I've been on, saw me lose, saw me gain. Then we both realized it had been 2 years since my thyroid has been checked. My drier skin, tiredness, and inability to lose weight can all stem from my thyroid. I will know late tomorrow afternoon what the results are. I sure hope something can happen to help me!!

Thanks Rebecca for the well wishes. You are one on here that I know will always be on my side and wishing me well!!! I luv ya girlfriend!!!