I'm feeling VERY good right now. I had my port removal surgery last Friday (due to infection), and the weekend was tough emotionally. I'll admit it. I was able to get my wound vac yesterday and am very grateful for all of my blessings today. I'm grateful to live in a time where the LapBand is even an option. I'm grateful to live in a country where it's available. I'm grateful to have such a great insurance company (Cigna sucked for us, but United Healthcare has been wonderful) that will allow me to have these much needed surgeries and pay 100% for all of the nurses I've had coming into my home taking care of my 'wound' infection. I'm grateful to live in a Country where I'm not going to DIE from complications of untreated Diabetes, or lack of antibiotics, or clean, sterile supplies to treat my infection b/c things like that are just not available! I'm SOOOO grateful that all of my Daycare parents (I run a daycare out of my home and currently have 6 little ones enrolled) are as wonderful as they are. Nobody has questioned my husband stepping in and helping me out, rather they have all asked if there's anything they can do to help me. I don't know, I'm just feeling blessed today, as wierd as that may sound considering my luck the last 5 weeks! I'm VERY grateful, even if it took a surgery, to be off my 3 week plateau. I've lost 6 more lbs since Friday. 2 more lbs and I will be down 25 lbs from before my band! Thank you guys for all of the support you have been, too. I really feel hopeful that this wound vac will help me heal up quickly, and I can get another port installed ASAP. My Dr. said he hopes to have me all healed up and happy (with a new port) by Christmas. Anyway, enough rambling, but sometimes it's pretty easy to vent, but not necessarily to take time and be grateful. Gosh I hope this is the beginning of good things for me! Erin

Great attitude.. Thanks for reminding us that even when things look bleak and we are down in the dumps there are things to be grateful for!

So happy to hear you are having such a good day

I am so glad you took the time to share with us your feelings. This is a very supportive group, as you well know, and everyone is more than willing to be there when things go haywire, it's nice to hear something that is so positive. I echo your words of gratitude and share in your feelings of being blessed.

Thank you again for sharing with us and I hope these feelings continue as you heal(quickly). There's nothing better for morale than good news!

Cindy

That really is wonderful news. I am so happy you are feeling better-physically and emotionally. The band truly is a wonderul tool and should never be taken for granted. You sound like you are well on your way towards recovery !

Congrats and goodluck

You can never spread too much joy.

Thanks, Erin. Glad you're feeling better about stuff.

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I think it is so great that you have such a good outlook on things even in times of trouble. Thank you for reminding me of all the things I so often take for granted...including my band. I wish you all the luck in the world and continued success!!

Gratitude lists really can change ones outlook on life! Excellent!

You are awesome!! I am so glad you feel well. The attitude is what it is all about.

Elda

I have to say that you have a great attitude. With all that has happened with you, I'd be a wreck. You are handeling things amazingly. You have reminded me that I should count my blessings more often. Best of luck to you! On a lighter note... Dec. is not too far away.

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!!!

Wow!

Its nice to see someone who is so positive and focused. I am sending you some good karma via the web!!! You are doing great despite all the rough start!!!

Babs in TX

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Thank god for your sunshine. That is the best attitude and I could learn a lot from your positive thinking. Good luck with all you have going on and keep us posted.

You are doing awesome. Keeping such a great attitude and putting things in perspective reminds all of us to be thankful too. Thanks for posting and keep us updated. Good luck with your weight loss. Celeste

What a wonderful and positive outlook you have! Isn't it amazing what focusing on the things we have to be grateful for will do for us?!?! It's something that has brought my spirits up many times myself.

Keep up the great work and positive attitude and I'm sure you'll have your new port in no time!

Good Attitude. Everything will work out for you.

Very well said !!

I'm happy for you