Surgery one week ago.

Hi AMOS brother and sisters, first of all I like to thank each and everyone again for all the prayers and encouraging words. It is so amazing how much support we are receiving from fellow WLS buddies and future WLS buddies. I am so grateful for all of you. It has been exactly 1 week ago, since I had the surgery. I feel so much better. Unfortunately I had quite a bit of pain, because due to surgery my other conditions like to flare up, but it's all worth it. Yesterday I even took my boys to church for the first time. Went early, needed to catch up on some things and stayed a total of 4 hours. For being out for the first time, I felt it was wonderful. The pain is almost gone. Praise God. Everyday I feel better. I even slept well in my bed last night. Made myself sleep in bed a few times at least for a few hours, but seems like last night I got a good rest. And even woke up in the morning with hardly any pain. My angel Lori Persick is having surgery next Monday 09/08/03. She is so ready for it. Please keep her in your prayers. Wednesday i am going in for my first post-op appointment. Staples should come out and the JP-Drain. Yeah! So I will only have the G-Tube left for about another month. I'm actually getting used to it. My son had a G-tube for the first 5 years of his life, who am I to complain about a month, plus it really helps relief some of the pressure in the old stomach. Hope I did not bore you all too much. Really excited i can sit on the computer and write comfortably again. Have been reading a lot on the site the last few days, but not posted much. I better get with the program as Lori is nearing her surgery date. LOL LOVE You All! Marion

BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. PRAYERS TO LORI ALSO.