Thanks for the encouragement...;-)

Dear New Friends, This is the first time I have accessed this site. I had my surgery on June 28, 2005. I have been unable to climb stairs ****il today!) in order to get on my computer, which is located in the basement. I have been reading the encouraging posts written by other members, and although they are not written for me, I can't help but think that perhaps they are, indirectly! I have been so discouraged because I have been so sick (information on profile). It is uplifting to read how kind and caring members are to one another. Just wanted to say thanks, and this is a site I will definately spend a lot of time with!

Hi Maureen, Welcome to the June board. You have certainly been through a lot, and I'm sorry that you had to go through it. You WILL feel better, but you need to give you body time to heal now. You've come the right place for encouragement and people who will listen. I am now putting you in my prayer book and will pray for your continued recouperation without complication. If you would like to write just email me below. God bless and again I extend a warm welcome to you. Love, Debra 239/193/125

Maureen, Welcome to the June site. I am so happy you are home and can get to your computer. What a terrible ordeal you have been through. It must have been awful. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist as well I worked with adults for most of the 20 years I practiced at a hospital but now I am working on the design of our electronic medical record. I am happy for you that you have lost so much weight and hope you are able to enjoy it, shop and feel good very soon. Jo

Dear Jo, Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I work in pediatrics, and so enjoy (and miss!) the children. I hope you are doing well after your surgery. Good luck with those electronic designs! Take care, Maureen

((((HUG)))))) for all you went thru. I am so sorry to learn of the complications you experienced. I am glad you made it to your computer and found us! ALL the best now and i hope to see many happy posts in the future! LISA 310/226/ONDERLAND

Dear Lisa, Thank you for the kind and caring words. I hope you are doing well after your surgery. This is a wonderful website of which I am sure to frequent! Take care, Maureen

Maureen, Welcome to the June board and to the losing side of life. You had a rough start there, hope the rest is smooth sailing for you. Lisa

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the response. I was reading your profile and it sounds like the hospital you were in wasen't too great. I am sorry they did not accommodate you better. I had some great nurses and some really bad ones as well. Hope all is well with you and thanks for the warm welcome! Take care, Maureen

I am so sorry to hear of the rough start you have had since surgery. I was blessed to feel good after mine and cant imagine having to deal with all that along with learning to eat a totally different way. Can you have any food yet? I am sure you will be feeling better in no time at all. Take care, Carla.

Maureen, I am so happy you are feeling better. Hope you continue to do so. I am really sorry to hear how sick you have been. Welcome to the losing side and am glad you joined us. Deloris 309/288/235/135