Need some good thoughts

[photomike]

Healing thoughts & prayers for a full recovery.

[WindChime]

  I got discharged Wednesday May 12Th at around 6pm.  I am in a little pain but no where near what I thought it would be like. Sad to say that I was in more pain when they took out my gallbladder 2 years ago compared to about 90% of my stomach this time.  I am not having any problems with eating what I am allowed to, But I think if I could get away with it I would take a bite of pizza but I know the down side to eating that kind of food and it is not worth the pain and suffering.   
    The good thing is I have found several cookbooks that show the fat and sugar contents of the recipes so I will be able to eat the food I want and not suffer in taste or pain wise. I just wish the funny walking I have to do right now wouldn't hurt my back so much. I just keep reminding myself that all the aches and pain will be worth it so I will be able to get my spine fixed, maybe not 100% but enough to stop hurting so severely.
    Thanks for all of your well wishes.

[WindChime]

I went to the Dr. for my 2 week post opt and I have lost 18 more pounds for a grand total of 31 pounds in 1 month. My dr is very happy for me and said I am doing very well so soon after surgery.  I am finally on a soft blended diet and am thrill that I get to eat food after a month of liquids only.

[auntiegiggles]

Congrats WindChime!  That is wonderful news!

[lordwriothsley]

Huzzah! That is such wonderful news WindChime. I'm so happy to hear that my dear.

[WindChime]

I haven't updated in awhile so here is what has happened to me lately.  I was put in the hospital on July 21 after not being able to eat for 3 weeks. They let me out July 23 when my potassium level got back to where it should be and they fixed my sever dehydration. As of July 9th when I saw my Dr. last I have lost a total of 72 pounds which is good but the Dr. said I lost the weight way too fast. I lost 6 months of weight in just 2 months due to being so sick.

[WindChime]

As of August 19 I no longer have a job. My employer let me go because I have been off for a year do to my back problem and they said if I couldn't come back to work then they would have to let me go.

[lordwriothsley]

I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss WindChime. This couldn't have happened at a worse time. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you my dear.

[lady serena]

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[WindChime]

AS of 11/08/10 I have lost 95 pounds in just 6 short months. I have made my Dr.s appointment for my spine and hope this will make him willing to do the surgery so I can start to feel better.

[auntiegiggles]

Great Job!  Good luck at your Dr.'s appt!   

[WindChime]

As of 12-3-10 I have lost 101 pounds in almost 7 months. I went to the new spine Dr. on 11-23-10 and he is glad for the weight loss but wants me to lose 50 more pounds which made me sad but I completely understand since as he put it you only get one chance to do the surgery right and heal properly or I can have to get it redone due to the extra pounds and possibly not heal right and be messed up even more then I am now.

[WindChime]

I thought I would update everyone.
On February 9Th I had to have surgery on my left heel to have my screw removed since it was backing out and causing me a lot of pain when walking. I am healing well and asked the Dr. for my screw so I can make a necklace for myself.
I am now up to 105 pounds lost with about 75 - 85 pounds to lose before my spine Dr. will work on me.
I finally have a court date for my Social Security Disability claim. I go June 7Th. Hopefully everything will work in my favor since neither of my Dr's will let me work or drive since June of 2009.

[lordwriothsley]

Prayers and good thoughts continue to come your way Windchime. Please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing my dear.

[amy]

We are all still pulling for you.  You have done great with the weight loss... Already that is amazing.   Stay on track and you will be a new woman!