IT'S ME . . . I haven't fallen off the face of the earth
Hey My January Family! 
Just wanted to post and let yall know I'm still around and 'kickin! So sorry I haven't posted in so long~~~
To fill in a little of what's been happening, didn't really get on Boards alot during Christmas with all the family activities, etc. Plus on Christmas night, we rec'd word that my Granny was dying and would probably leave us at any time or possibly live for 3 days. This was devastating to me, as we had no idea that she was so ill. (She had been in nursing home only 5 months with Alzhimers, just thought her memory was gone but not her body shutting down too) Needless to say, my preop was scheduled for the 29th and I didn't know if I should plan on going on with it or not, with all going on with her. Granny ended up passing away on the 26th, with her funeral on the 28th. My Mama convinced me that I should go ahead with my preop the next day as she said that's what Granny would've wanted me to do. It was so hard going on, but felt it was the right thing.
My preop went well, along with Psych Eval. (thought that would disqualify me for sure/ lol) So, surgery was done on scheduled date of Jan 3rd. After Dr. Freeman started the surgery, he saw that I had a cyst the size of a golfball on my pancreas. He stopped surgery to go talk to my husband to see how he wanted to proceed. Naturally, my DH said to take care of the cyst first before proceeding with the bypass. Dr. Freeman took biopsy to check out the cyst, which caused it to drain. The cyst turned out to be noncancerous, so he continued with my surgery. Of course, I wasn't aware of any of this until after surgery was over and I came out of recovery. It's so scary to think I had this growth and wasn't even aware of it. Plus all that could've happened had I not had surgery. With this happening, I know that it was definitely part of God's plan for me to have this done! I ended up staying in hospital 6 days due to a low grade fever, plus they wanted to keep watch over me since I had this happen. Before being discharged, they did CT scan to check the cyst and for any other possible ones. The cyst was 1/10th size from before. I will have to get another one done in 6 months to see if it has grown any more. Dr. Freeman thinks I probably had it all my life, and that it will be fine, just have to keep checked.
I had to stay in Anniston area till my drains were removed, so we stayed with my Mama (only 1 hr away). This was nice to be there and have all my family be able to visit. Plus got to have all share my B'day while there.
(haven't been able to do that in years) No cake, but hey maybe next year~~~lol
On the 9th, drains out. What an experience that was! Sure hope don't have to do that again. Didn't really hurt, just felt wierd! 
After drains out, we headed back to Dothan. Very long 5 hour trip, but so glad to be back home in own 
Nothing like being home!!!
I have been taking it really easy and sleeping waaaaaaaaay too much! Feel really bad about not posting here, just been kind of depressed with all that happened at Christmas and haven't felt like being on Boards. Hope yall understand! Everyone has been so wonderful and supportive to me and I have thought of you often. Still keeping everyone in thoughts and prayers. Hope yall are all doing alright and things aren't too tough with this 'new life'. It has definitely been a learning experience, but one I wouldn't trade for anything! Keep trying to get all the water and protein in~~most challenging! Just hope that will get easier ASAP! Plus being tired, really need to do the walking, but not feeling up to that much right now.
Sorry for all this rambling, just wanted yall to get an idea of what's happening. Love to hear from all my buds and see what's happening with yall! For all I haven't "met" yet, I wish you all the best in your WLS journey and look forward to getting to know you!
Take care & God Bless Everyone!
Lisa
Just wanted to post and let yall know I'm still around and 'kickin! So sorry I haven't posted in so long~~~
To fill in a little of what's been happening, didn't really get on Boards alot during Christmas with all the family activities, etc. Plus on Christmas night, we rec'd word that my Granny was dying and would probably leave us at any time or possibly live for 3 days. This was devastating to me, as we had no idea that she was so ill. (She had been in nursing home only 5 months with Alzhimers, just thought her memory was gone but not her body shutting down too) Needless to say, my preop was scheduled for the 29th and I didn't know if I should plan on going on with it or not, with all going on with her. Granny ended up passing away on the 26th, with her funeral on the 28th. My Mama convinced me that I should go ahead with my preop the next day as she said that's what Granny would've wanted me to do. It was so hard going on, but felt it was the right thing.
My preop went well, along with Psych Eval. (thought that would disqualify me for sure/ lol) So, surgery was done on scheduled date of Jan 3rd. After Dr. Freeman started the surgery, he saw that I had a cyst the size of a golfball on my pancreas. He stopped surgery to go talk to my husband to see how he wanted to proceed. Naturally, my DH said to take care of the cyst first before proceeding with the bypass. Dr. Freeman took biopsy to check out the cyst, which caused it to drain. The cyst turned out to be noncancerous, so he continued with my surgery. Of course, I wasn't aware of any of this until after surgery was over and I came out of recovery. It's so scary to think I had this growth and wasn't even aware of it. Plus all that could've happened had I not had surgery. With this happening, I know that it was definitely part of God's plan for me to have this done! I ended up staying in hospital 6 days due to a low grade fever, plus they wanted to keep watch over me since I had this happen. Before being discharged, they did CT scan to check the cyst and for any other possible ones. The cyst was 1/10th size from before. I will have to get another one done in 6 months to see if it has grown any more. Dr. Freeman thinks I probably had it all my life, and that it will be fine, just have to keep checked.
I had to stay in Anniston area till my drains were removed, so we stayed with my Mama (only 1 hr away). This was nice to be there and have all my family be able to visit. Plus got to have all share my B'day while there.
(haven't been able to do that in years) No cake, but hey maybe next year~~~lol
On the 9th, drains out. What an experience that was! Sure hope don't have to do that again. Didn't really hurt, just felt wierd! After drains out, we headed back to Dothan. Very long 5 hour trip, but so glad to be back home in own Nothing like being home!!!
I have been taking it really easy and sleeping waaaaaaaaay too much! Feel really bad about not posting here, just been kind of depressed with all that happened at Christmas and haven't felt like being on Boards. Hope yall understand! Everyone has been so wonderful and supportive to me and I have thought of you often. Still keeping everyone in thoughts and prayers. Hope yall are all doing alright and things aren't too tough with this 'new life'. It has definitely been a learning experience, but one I wouldn't trade for anything! Keep trying to get all the water and protein in~~most challenging! Just hope that will get easier ASAP! Plus being tired, really need to do the walking, but not feeling up to that much right now.
Sorry for all this rambling, just wanted yall to get an idea of what's happening. Love to hear from all my buds and see what's happening with yall! For all I haven't "met" yet, I wish you all the best in your WLS journey and look forward to getting to know you!
Take care & God Bless Everyone!
Lisa 
Ronna 
Lisa,
So glad to hear from you, I've been thinking about you. So sorry to hear about your granny. 
You're right though things happen for a reason. I'm glad you are feeling good, sounds like a busy couple of months for you.
I'm doing good, hard to get all my protein & water in. At least I have the vitamins to help.
Take care honey & let me know if you want to chat sometime. Each day gets better.
Carly
So glad to hear from you, I've been thinking about you. So sorry to hear about your granny. You're right though things happen for a reason. I'm glad you are feeling good, sounds like a busy couple of months for you.
I'm doing good, hard to get all my protein & water in. At least I have the vitamins to help.
Take care honey & let me know if you want to chat sometime. Each day gets better.
Carly
Hey Sweet Carly,
Just logging on and saw replies. Thank you so much for your warm 'welcome back'. I appreciate your concern and support.
Glad to hear you're doing so well. Know what ya mean about getting in all the protein and water. Sure didn't think it'd be so tough! Good that you're making sure to take your vitamins.
Don't worry, I'm taking it easy. Hope you are too. Will be doing my best to keep up w/yall more.
Love,
Lisa
Lisa 
Wow Lisa its so good to hear from you! I have been missing your fun posts. I am so sorry to hear about your grandma! With not having parents my grandma was my biggest supporter of the WLS. Happy Belated birthday! I agree its so nice to be home and in my own bed. You have been thru alot in the past month! Please know that we are here for you if you need us. Thanks for keeping us updated. I wish you all the best with your health! That must have been very scary for your DH and then for you when you learned of the cyst. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or if you just need to vent. I am sure you have been told this, but maybe the walking will help you deal with everything going on right now and it definately helps you to heal faster. I wish you all the best and may God be with you in this time of need. Your in my thoughts and prayers!!! Take care!!!
-Sue
5 days post op!
-Sue
5 days post op! Hey Sue,
Just logging on and finding yall's replies. Thanks so much for the warm 'welcome back'. You're so sweet, I appreicate your concern and support so much. It means so much to have friends here to share with who understand. Thanks for being here for me, when I feel like I'm letting everyone down by not being here for you guys. I know you're right about getting the walking in, but for some reason, I'm still so drained that I just don't have the energy. This is depressing, because I was going to Curves before surgery and now I know that I'll have to start from "scratch" with that again too. Just sure wish the energy would pick up. Thanks again for all your wonderful support and especiall the prayers!
Hope you're taking care too!!!
Please let me know what's going on with you and your 'journey'~~~here you are just 5 days out! Hoping that all is well and you're not having any difficulties. (I've got soooooo much catching up to do on all yall!)
Love,
Lisa
Lisa 
Hey My Sis,
You're such a sweetheart~~~I appreciate your kind words!
Thanks for your support and concern.
And what about you young lady? I'm so bad, I haven't checked in on ya since YOUR surgery and here you are only 1 week out! Hope that you're doing alright with everything. Be looking to see what's going on with you.
Love,
Lisa
Lisa 
Hi Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!
So GLAD to have you back!! I posted a couple of times looking for you. I tried searching for your email (I misplaced it) and couldn't find it.
I am sorry you had such a rough time. I am happy it all worked out in the end.
I too have been laying low. Just REALLY tired. I had pretty bad pain for several days, but yesterday it lessened. I am feeling much better (knock on wood). I get tired really quickly. Unloading the dishwasher and refilling it does me in!
So happy to have my Sunshine back! HUGS
Christina
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