Real quick up-date ~

I was at the hospital most of the day....we spent several hours with my sister as they prepared her...held her hand as she headed off for surgery. I came home for a couple of hours and had lunch and a little nap in case we had an all-nighter.

The nurse came out and told us that they had to remove all the lymph nodes on the right side because of cancer....doctor came out later and said he did a radical masectomy .....gall stones removed....

She came to her room and was wide awake which surprised me. She is doing well considering. Sore chest of course, trouble breathing but all in all as good as she could be. We had 7 in her room and my nephew and close friend (aunt) were in the hall waiting so I came on home and brought my bil's mom with me.

Thank you for your prayers ~ She will meet with the doctor on Wed. ~ hopefully will be coming home tomorrow.

THANKS, KAREN ~ I appreciate that ... actually, I was never interested in WLS -- this was his idea and I never asked him for a referral; he just did that on his own. I just don't feel that it is a good thing FOR ME; but I know for others, it has helped them immensely, and I'm glad for them.

Just from my initial research already, I just can't see myself only having shakes before and after for 6 months ... I would have a hard time doing that now for a few weeks or even days; you'd have to lock me up away from food totally. I don't eat huge amounts of food now; but after this surgery, my stomach would only be about the size of a large egg for quite a while, but might stretch later on.

My doc said that after a while (6+ months), I would be able to eat small amounts of chicken or fish only. He said that this is necessary if they want to PROLONG MY LIFE ... I feel that I am being SCARED or TERRORIZED into something I don't believe in.

Someone else told me that her doctor told her the same thing and she told him -- ADIOS AMIGO; but we only have a few doctors in our town and aren't allowed to change them. This is a big downer about the Canadian system.

So, now I have a new doctor that doesn't believe that anything can help people lose weight successfully and permanently except surgery ... becuz he says that WLS is more successful %-wise. Oh boy ... here we go: the debate rages on ...

I want to try and beat this thing on my own, with GOD's help ... so yah, I would really appreciate those prayers ... and thanks!


GARY ~ prayers continuing for ANNIE and all her family ...

HI GALS

I will try and catch up here a bit.

My sister was released a little over an hour ago. She had a rough night with a lot of pain, she is really swollen, nurses and the doctor that checked on her said it isn't normal...but he wasn't too concerned about it. He said he thinks her surgeon will take a look and drain it. I am not going to see her today, let her rest, but will go over to her house tomorrow.

I am working but more miss than hit right now...this is fine with me, gives me time to be with my sis and get some rest/miles in and chores around here done.

I am making dinner tonight....spaghetti and meatballs with a salad and garlic bread

I told Angie a few minutes ago I was going to make a couple of lasagnas to take to my sister's house tomorrow...asked if she wanted me to make us one...she says..."spinach?"...I say...meat...she says...nope...then if you want one OK...but I really want you to make your spinach lasagna...guess I know what a chore next week will be if I am off

ROSEBUD ~ Prayers for weight loss I can't say much about it as I don't know much but I do know it is a struggle for many making that decision. Glad your tests went well. Great thing for your sister!

KAREN ~ You should have a nice time in that pool next summer Great progress pictures.

PRINCESS CLE ~ thank you for your kind words. I truly am hoping some of what I share goes in and stays there. She really prayed a lot before her surgery, if it was successful and the Lord gives her much more life I pray to see her back in church

SCOOTER ~ I hope counting down all those kids was easier than you thought!

Well, again thank all of you for your prayers and thoughts!

Rosebud, my son has lost 250 pounds by diet and exercise, he has kept it off and did not have any kind of WLS. Tell your Doctor it CAN be done.

Hi all, just a quick fly in. Work has been crazy (14 hour days) but it was necessary to get everything done before we leave in the morning.

Prayers are continuing for all.

Gary - prayers ascending for Annie

Rosebud - you absolutely CAN do this without surgery. You have the most powerful healer, friend, encourager, comforter, sustainer, and miracle worker on your side

I will check in if we have Internet access - regardless - I will be praying for you and yours!

Laurie

Time for a new thread - C'mon over!