I'm HOME!!!!!

I came home today! The ride was kinda rough because it is such a long ride, about an hour. Each day is getting better. I do, however, have a hard time getting out of my bed at home. But I know that will get better too. Will post again soon! Thanks for all your prayers and support!

congrats on being a LOSER!!!!! So glad things are going so well for you Jen

Hey Jen, I've had computer problems...again... I am so thankful for how well I am doing. I can't believe how good I feel just one week out. I was just looking in the mirror the other night and I just thought, I can't believe this has really happened. I'm so excited about seeing the new me develop. Thanks for the encouragement!!!

glad you're home and doing good..... I was in the hospital when you were but no one would tell me what room you were in so I didn't get to see you..... anyway keep on sipping and sipping *hugs* Stephie

Hey Stephie, Sorry I didn't respond til now...computer problems!!! I wish I had known you were there. When did you have your surgery? I thought there was only 3 of us that week. Each day has gotten so much better. I can't believe I feel this good only a week out. I feel 90% better today than I did this time last week. Dianne Smith told me to start stage 3 yesterday so I tried some mashed potatoes and I hurt for about 2 hours. They may have been too thick or I may have eaten too many, don't know. I'll try again. Do you have an appointment with Norma tomorrow? I really want to meet you. I'm sure we'll see each other at the support meetings. Talk to you later, Donna

Me again, I just realized who you are. I met you and your husbund at McAlister's the other week and you were having trouble getting in your protein then. You had to go back to the hospital when I was there didn't you. I remember Debra telling me now. Are you doing better? I sure hope so. I told my daughter when we left the restaurant that night that you looked so weak. I was worried about you. I hope to see you at the next meeting. Donna

Whoo hoooo Donna. I am glad all went well. I just got home yesterday so I know where you are at. I am trying out all my protein and seeing which ones I can handle. Hope you are haveing good luck with yours. God bless... Pam

Hey Pam, I hope you're doing well. I can't believe how much better I feel just one week out. I feel 90% better than I did this time last week. I too tried several protein drinks but Debra Spencer told my daughter about one called Extreme Smoothie, Chocolate Dream and boy is it good. It's already made up in an 11oz can. Amanda got it from the Vitamin Shoppe on Woodruff Rd. When you buy it by the case it's a little cheaper...12 cans for $20 and a little change. She went to GNC and found that they were higher than the Vitamin Shoppe. Some of the other stuff I tried was just plain nasty. I really like the Wildberry Passion drink mix from SmartForme.com. That's what I had in the hospital and it tastes like fruit punch. You get 7 packs for $13 or $14. I won't use them everyday. It seems expensive but when you think about that it's replacing some of your food right now, I guess it's not too bad. Well, I'll talk to you later. Thanking God everyday for what He is doing in my life! Donna

You're posting too!! Well you ladies are really putting me to SHAME!! I am so glad to hear everything went well. Congratulations on your new life! It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Kathy

Hey Kathy, I can't believe how good I feel today. I feel 90% better than I did this time last week. Dianne told me to go to stage 3 yesterday so I tried some mashed potatoes. I don't know if they were too thick or I ate too much but I hurt for 2 hours. I'm gonna thin them down and try again today. I already feel better, like, my legs don't feel as heavy as they were. I'm already off all of my medicine. That's a praise report right there!!! Well, I'll be seeing you at the support meetings! Donna