Long Overdue Update

Sorry I've been gone so long. I've just been enjoying my family and kids too much to be on this computer very much. I'm doing pretty good lately. I'm taking very high dose pain killers right now to be able to eat. The doctors have come to the conclusion that I've developed a very rare chronic pain disorder that has stemmed from all of these surgeries I've had to my very fickle pouch. I had so many compications that they had never seen before that I'm kind of writing a new chapter in WLS for them I think.........so to speak. I know right now, we're in a holding pattern with my treatment because of the holidays. My surgeon wanted to give me a break (and probably give himself a break ) and just give me my pain killers throughout the holidays so I can actually spend some time at home before he puts me back into the hospital or long term care facility to see what they can do about my pain and weaning me from these pain meds, if that's possible. He wants to see if he can get me to a lower dose of medication to control this pain, he just doesn't think it's going to be possible. It may be something that involves a PICC line and IV nutrition but I just don't know at this point. So anyway, I'm hoping that after the new year, we'll get back to that...........which will mean going back into the hospital for a long time, but as long as I can make it through the holidays with my family, I'm a happy camper. I've been having such a great time with my family that I can hardly stand myself!!!! I missed them so bad when I was gone and now that I'm home, I don't take one minute for granted. I've been trying to do anything and everything I can with them. We're going to spend time with our family over Christmas time and that is going to be GREAT!! We're going all the way to the big Tennessee. Fun stuff!! I hope there will be lots of snow, but hope that it's not falling as we're coming in or leaving!! LOL I'm stuck in a vicious stall right now. Was hoping to be down 150 by Christmas and I'm sitting at like 140-141 down right now. UGH! All this food that I've been able to eat!! he he Well, I hope everyone is having a blessed holiday season and have a Merry Christmas!!

Allie, It is so nice to hear from you. We have all missed you. I am so glad you are enjoying your family. Just have a good time.and who knows, maybe things will miraculously resolve themselves. Please continue to keep us posted. Shar

Well I think that sounds like you and your family will have a great christmas...and I am happy that you get a break and you are home.....

Bless your heart...writing a new chapter in the WLS text book. It's not easy being the object of medical mysteries (hey - if they fix it maybe they can put you on the Discovery Channel!). I'm happy to hear that you are having such a wonderful time at home. We'll pray that either they figure out what to do, or perhaps that another Christmas miracle will happen. At any rate, enjoy Christmas and here's hoping you (literally) have a Blessed New Year! Marcia

Allie, so glad that you are able to spend some time with your family. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers, enjoy your time and don't even think about going back into the hospital right now. Take Care Roz

Hi Allie! It's so good to hear from you and even though you are in a holding pattern, your post sounds joyous and wonderful! I wish you and your family a happy holiday season and that it is safe and warm and loving. The new year will bring new things and new opportunities, and you are really s special person that deserves all good things! big hugs and love, Inky

Alli it's so good to hear from you! I think of you often and you're always in my prayers. I'm glad to hear they found a temporary solution so you can be home with your family for the holidays. Sounds like you are all having a wonderful time together...that's great!!! I do hope that in the new year the doctors will be able to help you once and for all with a permanent solution and get you to the point of functioning without pain. But for now, enjoy your family and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year!!!!!! God bless you!

Hi Allie, I've been thinking of you and it's so great to read your post! I'm so glad you are home with your family. That must be such a huge mood-lifter! That's just terrible about your chronic pain. I am praying that it gets resolved quickly. Take care!