Thanks! And Update.

Good morning! I was going to just pop on, read some and crawl back into bed but I read the post about keeping this board going so...I will do my part... First of all THANK YOU for all the support you have given me this past week. It has been a really hard week. Not only because of the pain but because of the realization that I have lost my second sister. I never really got along with her but she is so over the top bizarre now that I feel as though I am mourning a death...which, in a way, I guess I am. All your words of support and encouragement meant the WORLD to me! YOU guys are my REAL family! So thank you! And...to give you an update...I am feeling much better...still cannot breath in too deeply or, God forbid, sniff...that hurts still. But I am getting around a little better and am not dying of pain anymore...so these are all good things. Did I tell you guys that I gained 7 fricken lbs. in the hospital? I mean...before that, I was struggling (I confessed my crappy eating habits in my most recent journal update) but I was getting back on track. I had gone from 167 to 173 and then back to 170. Then I came home from the hospital and...WTF...177! Anyhoo...I KNEW it was fluid weight and swelling but it was still a bummer. Happy to say now, though...my scale showed 165 this morning! Whoo hoo! Five lbs. from goal. I just hope this isn't sickly temporary weight loss. I really have not been eating a lot...but I have not been eating 100% protein, either...so we'll see what the next week brings. But I am officially 5 lbs from goal and THAT is a groovy thing, right? So how are you all doing? Tell me, tell me...I miss you!! Okay...I MUST go slink back into bed now...I will check in later. Love you! Jersey

Hey Jersey - I have been traveling and away from the board, I am sorry to hear of your ailments. Its good to hear your update and that you are making progress.....I hope it continues quickly and you are soon up and about. The weight is fluids - they pump you full of that stuff to keep the patients hydrated. I'll be in NYC in late March and will send you the dates, its over a weekend so maybe there's an opportunity to meet? Hugs and all the best, Tiffany

Hi Jersey, So glad to see you posting. Hope you feel better soon, I'm sure the weight gain is from the IV fluids. Talk to you soon. Carly

So glad you are feeling better... When is the baby's surgery ? I was thinking about you last eve, I was on the plastic surgery board and Dr Lamonico posted about the problem that you had with the kink and he wanted anyone that has had this problem to respond to him, you might want to pop over there when you are feeling better and let him know what happened it may help his research. Sorry about your sister... Tori

So glad to hear you're doing better Sending healing hugs, Ronna

Hi Jersey, I'm glad to hear your doing so much better. The weight was from fluids as others have said. congratulations on being 5 lbs from goal!! that is groovy! I'll keep you and your son in my prayers. I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day! Hugs and Kisses Anna

Thanks for the update. We have all been worried. Glad you are better....And as stated the weight gain was jus****er but we never like to see the scale move up. Sendind hugs your way.... Love, Chris

Jersey Sorry to hear about your loss....... Take care of yourself..Looking forward to seeing you more on the board....HUGS HAPPY VALENTINES DAY SUZAN

Hey Jersey Girl, I am sending prayers by the dozens for your speedy recovery. I hope you can be comforted with the pain you are experiencing. Be kind to yourself, take the time you need to heal and let us know how you are doing from time to time. BTW, 5lbs from goal??? You're Awesome!!!! Good Luck!!! Kelli

I sympathize with your loss. It is never easy to loss someone. I am glad you are feeling somewhat better. It will take some time before you are 100% again, any my prayers continue coming your way. Just take care of yourself and let yourself heal. Hazel