I am home and

...My stay at Jenn's was wonderful. I had the best time with the kids and Jenn...and Yes, even DH he and I are polar opposite but we still  managed to get along pretty well, I think. The trip to the beach with the kids while Mom was in the hospital was awesome!! DH and all the kids went to the Aquarium, it was wonderful. I just wish my knee would have let me stay a little longer...there is always another time.
When I left Jenn I had a Dr appointment and with this appointment came good news and bad news....The Good new first, I will be getting my Tummy Tuck after I lose the rest of my weight and it is stable. This will be a medical necessity because... The Urologist will need a flat smooth spot to put a port for the ostomy(sp). In other words, my bladder is so scared and shrunk so badly that I will be losing it sometime this year from the looks of it. I cried all the way to the car. This has been such a battle for the last 5 years. My only other possible option will be to take a dangerous immune suppressant drug to see it that might help.But it will not cure the disease but slow it down and maybe give me another year or two...For what? more frequent trips to the toilet, getting up every hour to pee at night, constant use of pain meds. No thank you! It is time to get it out of there or at least by pass the problem.

HUGS
JOY

Hi Joy,
I am so glad you enjoyed your trip.  As far as the good news......that's awesome.  And the bad news.....That sucks!  But I will pray for you.  Keep us all updated.  Take care

Linda

Joy,

You are such an angel and I know Jenn so enjoyed having you there.  I am happy for your upcoming tummy tuck and we're going to keep on praying for that bad news to turn the corner.

Hugs and prayers,
Barb

Hi Joy,
Just got off the phone with Jenn. She says that you were such a big help with the kids and everything else. I'm sure glad that you were able to help her out. Getting a tummy tuck is great news. Sorry to hear of the bad, but hopefully things will get better for ya. Bad things shoudn't happen to good people like you!

Big Hugs,
~ Marcy ~

I am so sorry about your "bad" news, but I am with you on this, get things fixed now.  Why wait till later, and congrats on the TT!!!  Bad way to go about it, but it will be done and you will be feeling better when everything is done.

Hugs to you, you are an angel on earth.

Diane

I'm sorry Joy. I know that is the last thing you wanted to hear. But you are right to take care of it now. I am here if you need anything!

Love you!

Well...that sucks, and hooray! all at the same time. lol

Call me if you need me!

****hugs****


Shells

OH Joy . . . yea for the good and dang it to the bad!  I'm sorry . . . but I agree . . . why  put off the inevitable . . .

Hugs
Chris

Oh Ma, I am so sorry to hear about your bladder problem. I know when we talked we knew that it may be an option, and although it sucks to have to possibly loose it, how much better will your life be not having to run every 10-20 minutes to use the bathroom.. You never know, you may love the freedom more than the fact you have to have a bag.. It may be a blessing in disguise..  I hope it all works out for you and I will definitely keep you in my prayers..

As for your Tummy Tuck..  WOOOO HOOOO!!  That is GREAT...   You are going to feel so much better I am sure of it..  Here is to a new sexy flat tummy..  *cheers*

I am glad you had a good time at the Aquarium with the DH and the kids...   They are missing you already..  They are having Nana with drawls.. LOL    I did get up and make them scrambled eggs and bacon, but they said they missed your breakfasts..  *wink*

I am always here if you need me, give  me a call anytime..

Hugs and Love,
Jenn

Thanks everyone for your support. I still have to finish losing 40 more pounds or right around there. Before I can have any of the surgeries. So I think it will be done by the end of the year.

HUGS
JOY