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Hey folks. I am feeling much better today.
You didn't know I wasn't well? I didn't mention it. When I was discharged from the hospital, they removed my JP drain, despite it continuing to fill up multiple times per day.
I came home, I walked, I did everything I was supposed to, but it hurt. I took my Tylenol. The swelling started going down a little, but I had this knot around my "liver" incision, with increased swelling as my activity increased daily.
By Monday, I called my contact nurse who told me that things sounded normal, especially since I wasn't running a fever. "How could I run a fever on Tylenol?" I wondered. So, I laid off the Tylenol on Tuesday, and up came my fever. I noticed a small soft spot to the side of my now-sealed incision. I sent a picture and texted the nurse my concern that I had an infection.
Yesterday morning, before she could respond, I gently pushed on the area and our of a very tiny hole it drained--in great amounts. This necessitated a trip to the surgeon. He opened it up, packed it with gauze and sent me home with an antibiotic.
I have to re-pack the wound a couple times a day, which hurts surprisingly less than you would think.
I've felt better today than I have since my surgery.
Still drinking my meals, but no complaints here!

Hey folks. I am feeling much better today.
You didn't know I wasn't well? I didn't mention it. When I was discharged from the hospital, they removed my JP drain, despite it continuing to fill up multiple times per day.
I came home, I walked, I did everything I was supposed to, but it hurt. I took my Tylenol. The swelling started going down a little, but I had this knot around my "liver" incision, with increased swelling as my activity increased daily.
By Monday, I called my contact nurse who told me that things sounded normal, especially since I wasn't running a fever. "How could I run a fever on Tylenol?" I wondered. So, I laid off the Tylenol on Tuesday, and up came my fever. I noticed a small soft spot to the side of my now-sealed incision. I sent a picture and texted the nurse my concern that I had an infection.
Yesterday morning, before she could respond, I gently pushed on the area and our of a very tiny hole it drained--in great amounts. This necessitated a trip to the surgeon. He opened it up, packed it with gauze and sent me home with an antibiotic.
I have to re-pack the wound a couple times a day, which hurts surprisingly less than you would think.
I've felt better today than I have since my surgery.
Still drinking my meals, but no complaints here!

On my way to the hospital now :-). Blessings to those who would like them.

Although I can't eat or drink anything until after my xray later today, I am feeling great! My surgeon wants to make sure there are no issues before prescribing Clear Liquids.< /p>

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey guys. I'm one week out on my RNY. I am on a full liquid diet for the entire month of November.
First and foremost, I'm off my diabetic meds completely, and the highest my blood sugar has been is 110, after a Protein Shake. If nothing else happens, it's worth it all just for this.
I too am swollen. I wore size 18 pants going to the hospital. I had to dig out stretchy 22s and sweatpants to be comfortable now.
I drink three Premiere Protein Shakes a day. One when I first get up, 'cause I know I haven't had anything to drink for thirty minutes; one after I walk my dog, and after I take a nap in the afternoon, each for the same reason. In between I'm drinking diluted Power Ade or Diet Cranberry juice, and a cup of some cream Soup. Last night I managed a cup of chamomile tea too. As long as I drink slowly and take "ladylike" sips, I can handle it with minimal issues. I haven't been charting my volume, but my output has remained light and I'm using the restroom six or eight times a day.
I can say this, I don't think about food. I've cooked for my husband and son, and done the grocery shopping without even caring. It's as though someone turned a switch off in my head.
Pain. Yep. I have it over my upper left incision, accompanied by swelling, but no redness or fever. The surgeon had my JP drain removed prior to leaving the hospital Wednesday, even when the nurses thought my output was far too high, but he felt my body would re-absorb what he was seeing and because I live three hours away. I'm attributing the pain to that. All the other incisions are pain free. I spoke with the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital on Friday, and she told me that pain, bruising and swelling at that incision was normal. I have a tendency to be too active too soon after any surgery, and I think I'm going to try to slow down just a little. It's hard for me to do, as my Lab pup, Woody, loves his walks and swimming. I may just have to throw him the ball more in the yard. My son is being quite helpful with the laundry, but I swear my house would quickly be buried under dishes and debris if I ever was afflicted with something that truly kept me on bedrest!
They sent me home with my Q-pump and Tylenol #3. They would have given me Norco had the dispensing legal requirement not been so problematic with a prescription crossing state lines. I did okay for a couple days, until the T#3 started causing Constipation. I had Norco at home from a previous surgery in August, so I've been taking that crushed and mixed with Water. It's nasty, but effective.
The surgeon also told me to forego my blood pressure meds, but I couldn't abide the 158/68 readings I was getting consistently, so started taking a minimal dose, bringing it back down to 121/68. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm going to have to lose some weight before I can go back off them completely.
As to losing, I haven't--maybe a pound or two, but with the swelling, I don't really expect to see any. My face already appears thinner, I think the fat is coming off, but the water retention in my belly is keeping it from showing up on the scale.
Anyway, that's how it's going here. I am reading everyone's posts and thinking of each of you...just not spending much time at a keyboard. Hang in there!

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

That is definitely not normal. I'm 13 weeks out and I'm still under 1000 calories. I would be stuffed to the rafters if I even attempted a Lean Cuisine.
I'm just curious as why you tried a Lean Cuisine this early out, as I was still on liquids at this stage. Are you experiencing extreme hunger as well?
I'm very curious to hear more of your experience as it develops. I hope your situation improves and best of luck!

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hey y'all. I'm home and doing okay. Sore and gassy, but alive and well. I'm happy.
I'm off my diabetic meds and my blood pressure meds. If everything stays as it is now, I'll stay off of them. Going back for my follow up on Nov. 9th.

Hi my surgery is tomorrow morning October 23 2015. Roux y so excited. Wish luck

@@aranushka My surgery is the 26th. I understand what you mean about owing it to your kids. I'm 55 and have a 12-year-old. I lost 70 pounds the old-fashioned way when he was 2, but haven't been able to continue nor keep it all off, so I'm having RNYGP.
I'm not thinking about it more than I must. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.
Good luck to you!

One would think, wouldn't one?
When a pro responds in a way that isn't helpful, nothing wrong with saying, "That doesn't help. What I need to know is...." Nothing wrong with boxing gloves, either.

Cancer-Free!!!!! It is official, and what I have been waiting for, for over 5 months. My husband Dave, is now cancer-free, out of the mouth of the surgeon, himself. The pathology came back with minimal lymphatic cancer cells, which means there will always be the possibility of return, but the surgeon is very optimistic about Dave beating this forever.
From stage 4 colon cancer, intense chemotherapy, HIPEC surgery, and now surgical recovery, 6 more chemo treatments, onto a future bright with hope. HOPE. NEVER give up, people. NEVER!!!! Pray until you can't anymore, let the Lord hear your plight, your love, your hope, and BELIEVE! Miracles DO happen, and even though Dave has a long, hard road of recovery ahead of him, those 2 words "Cancer-Free" has given him what he (WE) needs to get through this.
His epidural comes out today, and the real pain will begin. NO PROBLEM......we CAN deal with it! We WILL. The 6 remaining chemo treatments will be horrible, but we WILL sail through them. On God's wings, my friends.
HOPE. FAITH. TRUST.
I read in my little devotional a description of the word HOPE: "Hope is Faith, holding it's hand out in the dark." And we have lived that way, since hearing those horrible words (colon cancer, stage 4) over 5 months ago. Our hands, held out, to grasp the Lord's hand, with our eyes shut tight. He not only grabbed on, but yanked us out of that pit, hoisted us onto His shoulders, and gave us the PEACE of knowing we are fully enrobed in His Almighty, All-Powerful, and Most Merciful love.
He has a plan for us, and I know one thing: Dave, now healed, can once again go back to doing what he loves, saving others, because of God's unyielding GRACE.
So, once again, I (OUTLOUD, for the WHOLE world to hear) THANK YOU, MOST MERCIFUL AND HEAVENLY FATHER, FOR THIS BLESSED GIFT OF LIFE. FOR MY HUSBAND, FOR MYSELF, FOR ALL WHO WILL BE SAVED BECAUSE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU. Amen.
And I thank all of my BP friends, who have SO LOVINGLY given of your hearts and prayers for Dave's healing. I am humbled by you.
Love,
Jenifer

So the other day, I called my bariatric counselor to ask if I could have egg whites, poached for Breakfast. I told her "I usually have one egg and three egg whites poached for my breakfast." I have normal cholesterol levels
I'm a diabetic that has worked tremendously hard to keep my A1C at normal levels. I had to gain 15 pounds to meet my insurance company's requirements for RNY, which was a killer after a year of fighting to lose and keep off sixty pounds. I need to lose more, and haven't been able to do so. My main purpose for this surgery is in the hope of resolving my diabetes (strong, strong family history, even with normal weight relatives). I have been heavy all my life, despite numerous diets though.
Her answer: "If what you always did worked, you wouldn't need gastric bypass."
I said nothing as she holds my surgical future in her hands, but I honestly think she could have just said "No" and that would have been kinder. Am I just sensitive?
Oh well. It's a new week, and this time next week I'll be on Clear liquids, and at a Josh Groban concert (hubby bought us tickets).