I am a self pay and we were going to borrow against some CD's we have to get my loan for surgery. Unfortunately our credit isn't that great (husband is self employed and has taken a hit financialy) and in order to get the loan it will tie up ALL of our equity. Having 5 kids the thought of doing that makes me sick. We never know what predicament is going to pop up and I can't see putting ourself in a dire financial situation to pay for the surgery. Currently I'm looking for a job (with NO luck).

I really just want to cry. I've even gone as far as signing surgery consents and am just waiting to get my date. We had no idea the situation was this bad. I guess we could cash in the CD's and pay for the surgery, but there goes our safety net if I do.

I'm just needing to vent..and if you are still reading this thanks for listening

Hmm pretty sure I promised you that you would find a way to make it happen! You aligned your faith and desire and look, it may just payoff! Beyond excited for you!!!

Thank you JG407! How are you doing?? I hope your recovery is going well. Please update us!

Hmm pretty sure I promised you that you would find a way to make it happen! You aligned your faith and desire and look, it may just payoff! Beyond excited for you!!!

doing MUCH better today (post op day 4). Was able to come home from the hospital yesterday (was in 2 days instead of 1) and finally slept almost completely through the night last night. I'm doing well today, every hour i'm doing the following:

1. Using the incentive spirometer

2. sipping as much liquid as possible (did 2 Protein shakes with Vitamins that each took about 3 hours to finish and were 8 oz east) TRYING for 60oz per day.

3. walking 5 minutes

4. doing my seated ankle exercises

Hopefully, i can hit 60oz of Fluid today and tomorrow and start puree by Wednesday (fingers crossed). I'm still learning the limits of how much i can drink/sip at once without getting pressure and only had 1 minor episode with the "stuck" feeling today.

Overall i'm happy with my progress and just wanting to get back on track with the stages of the diet that were slightly delayed due to my complications (with taking liquids) in the hospital.

I'll definitely keep you updated! Thanks everyone for your support!

JG