*sigh... it looks like MORE balloon animals are in my future. The dilation that was just  done was only marginally successful. The doctor was only able to get it about a half of a millimeter bigger. He took out more staples and stretched it as much as he dared, but he said it was starting to tear too much (read bleeding) so he stopped. He is the best at what he does, so I trust him, but oh man I am just a bit disappointed. I have the next one scheduled for the Tues before Thanksgiving, which means I will be on a clear liquids diet for said holiday. Apple juice anyone? :)

Right now I feel a bit gassy.... Now I know what a baby feels like when new parents insist it is not a smile ~ just gas ~ which if you think about it would explain A LOT of my pictures...