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dschob 22 years, 8 months ago

Well tomorrow is five weeks out and I have lost 33 lbs. I am starting on soft foods now and it is a trial and error thing for me. Some things that I thought would be good don't stay down. Some things I think will make me sick stay down great. It is so great though to not really feel hungry and just eat a small portion. Even though the family is eating things I love (used to love) it doesn't bother me at all. The hardest thing is trying to get all the protein in. I am using ISOPURE and it doesn't taste bad. But it takes me over 4 hours to drink the 12-16 ounces I have to drink in order to get 75 grams of protein. Oh well, it's a small price to pay I guess. To all the post ops-how are you doing. To you pre-ops, get your testing done and get ready for the ride of your life.

dschob 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi all. I am doing great. I have lost 21 pounds from pre-surgical weight plus the 20 pounds I gained in hospital from IV fluids. It is unreal. I can't even keep up with myself anymore. My blood pressure is 105/56 and I am on no meds. This is a miracle. I can't thank Dr. Case enough for dedicating his practice to helping us. He, Lisa and Eileen are the greatest and there are no words or thanks suitable to tell them how I feel. Please don't forget that Tuesday, August 19 is our next support group meeting. These meetings are so important for us--everyone's experience is different yet we can offer support and advice. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Church (same as last month). Please call Lisa or Eileen and let them know you are coming. I look forward to seeing all of you there. Debbie

Gingers63 22 years, 9 months ago

Deborah, I'm glad to see you are home and doing well. Keep up the great attitude and enjoy every day of your new life. It will be full of wonderful suprises; I promise!!! Hugs,

dschob 22 years, 9 months ago

I AM HOME EVERYONE. VERY TIRED AND JUST A LITTLE SORE. It's not easy to sit in front of computer but I wanted to thank you all for your prayers and kind workds. It definitely made a difference. Will post more tomorrow. Debbie

Joe N. 22 years, 9 months ago

Deborah: Just read the posting from your daughter. I thought you were already home. I got to wave at you in ICU, but when I got up for my first walk they had moved you to a regular room. I stayed in ICU 2 nights got moved to a regular room yesterday morning and was released this morning at 11 AM. I hope your recovery is moving along for you. Joe in Clearwater.

dschob 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi everybody it is still Debbie's daughter Lauren! My mom is doing great she got up to and walked around the floor of the hospital 3 times and then did more during the day. She is still very tired and but she is not in much pain. She has been eating ice chips and drinking de-carbonated diet sierra mist! Once again thank you everyone for your prayers! We are hoping that she will be able to come home on Friday! Thank You! Lauren Schob

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 9 months ago

I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all

Marcia M. 22 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations, Deb!! You made it this far, now just walk walk walk...and push that little button as needed!! Hope your recovery and losing process is fast fast fast!!

dschob 22 years, 9 months ago

Well my mom got through the surgery just fine and she is in intensive care for the evening. Dr. Case had a little bit of trouble with her gall bladder which delayed the surgery but the bypass went great! In all total it took her 5 and half hours. She is really alert and is very thankful for everyones prayers! They hope that she will be out of intensive care by tomorrow. Once again my mom thanks everyone and so does the family! Thank you! Lauren (Debbie's daughter)

peanutpatty 22 years, 9 months ago

Deborah, Best of luck to you as you get ready to begin your new life. Jane Farmer.