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thinpixie 18 years, 11 months ago

Hello, Ladies and Gents! I am at home and recovering nicely. Surgery went well, the only complication I had was some oozing from 2 of the lap sites. They put in a couple of stitches to close each, and no more leaking! Esophogram/leak test was fine, and Wednesday they had me on protein drinks. I would have paid serious money for a glass of water! Thursday they let me have water too, and today (Friday) they sent me home.

thinpixie 18 years, 11 months ago

Hello, Ladies and Gents! I am at home and recovering nicely. Surgery went well, the only complication I had was some oozing from 2 of the lap sites. They put in a couple of stitches to close each, and no more leaking! Esophogram/leak test was fine, and Wednesday they had me on protein drinks. I would have paid serious money for a glass of water! Thursday they let me have water too, and today (Friday) they sent me home.

thinpixie 18 years, 11 months ago

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. "The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers." Have a great holiday weekend everyone Thank you all for your well wishes and unconditional support. I look forward to seeing all of you on the losing side! Shari

Ready4 AChange 18 years, 11 months ago

Good Luck Shari !

MISSYP 18 years, 11 months ago

Hello Shari, Best of luck to you on Tuesday! Memorial Day is on Monday and now this coming Tuesday will be a memorable day for you! Remember that God is with you always and wants only His best for you. Please keep us all posted as to how you are doing. There are many of us here thinking of and praying for you. Blessings, Pam

Sue M. 18 years, 11 months ago

Shari,sending out prayers for a successful surgery and simple recovery. You are on your way to a new life and I know you'll make the most of it. God bless~~sue m

Cajun Angel 18 years, 11 months ago

Shari Best wishes and prayers for your surgery. May you be well rewarded for your decision to take charge of your life.

frenchieaz 18 years, 11 months ago

Congrats on the upcoming surgery. God has you in his hands and everyting will be ok. We will see you on the losing side!!! Hugs Frenchie

Barb McGraw 18 years, 11 months ago

Have a great surgery and recovery. We are all rooting for you!! Barb in CA

joanpearl 18 years, 11 months ago

Shari, good luck on your up comming surgery. You have made the big decision, it will be a rough road for a while, but oh, the results are sweet. My thoughts are with you, and you have alot of people pulling for you. Hang in there. Joan