Hi from Peg

Hi everybody. I just read a couple of your posts, and I thought I'd take a moment to pop by and say hi. It's been over a month since I updated my profile. That must mean that I am feeling better and am spending more time away from the computer. My shoulders and arms are getting better, and I am much more comfortable sleeping in bed. In fact, my DH and I have shared the same bed 5 nights in a row! That's a first since I had my second surgery last August 12th. I think I have turned the corner in my recovery from stomach cancer. I noticed a few of you had written that you are experiencing some malabsorption problems. I go see my pcp on Monday for a check-up. He is also going to take some labs to see how I'm doing. I've been taking calcium, B-12, iron, and my other vitamins, so we'll see if they are doing the trick. I'm also going to ask him if I can go back to Curves again. I have had to be very careful with my arms and shoulders, so my exercise of choice has been walking. We'll see if he lets me try to modify the Curves routine. I am coming up on my 2-year anniversary on April 27th since my first surgery. I am scheduled to see my gastroenterologist on April 10th or 11th, and then I have an upper endoscopy on the 17th. I also need to have a CT scan sometime this spring. I am praying that all my tests come out all right. If so, I can relax for awhile. Life is good. I am so glad that I can spend it with my family. I wish you all well in your continued journey. Do keep posting from time to time. I like knowing what you're all doing. Peg

Thanks for the update Peg - it is nice to see how everyone is doing and it is so glad to hear that your doing better. Toni

Thanks Toni. This is quite a journey we are all taking. Life is good. Peg

Hi Peg, thanks for updating us on your progress. Sounds like you are turning the corner and are doing very well....I will keep you in my thoughts as you head to your next round of tests. RAE

Hi RAE. Thanks for the kind thoughts and words. I just finished my CAT scans on Thursday. I will see my gastroenterologist on April 11 and have the upper endoscopy on the 18th. Then I hope to be done with tests for awhile. I'm anxiously awaiting the results. Peg

Good luck with your tests!

Hi DTM. As I wrote to RAE, thanks for the kind thoughts and words. I just finished my CAT scans on Thursday. I will see my gastroenterologist on April 11 and have the upper endoscopy on the 18th. Then I hope to be done with tests for awhile. I'm anxiously awaiting the results. Peg

Hi lady!!! Nice to read you're doing well. I'm praying that your tests come out Great! *hug* ~Lara

Hi Lara. Thanks for your prayers. As I wrote to RAE and DTM, I just finished my CAT scans on Thursday. I will see my gastroenterologist on April 11 and have the upper endoscopy on the 18th. Then I hope to be done with tests for awhile. I'm anxiously awaiting the results. I hope all is going well for you. I pray that your back gets better and better. Peg