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Hey everyone, hope this finds everyone having a wonderful week thus far....well I am finally starting to feel better....I usually bounce back from surgeries quick and this has had me down a little that it is taking so long....but...am doing better, feeling better and moving better so that is all good......at 3 1/2 weeks post op I am down 41 lbs...I have ankles and veins in my feet again......I am walking as much as my knees will allow me to do...I am sure that will get better with time...I am eatting well...knock on wood haven't had anything disagree with me....I have to up my fluid intake some...I am close to what my surgeon wants me to get in just have to drink more...all staples, stitches, and drains are gone...WOOOHOOOO...so I am definitly on the final road to recovery....thanks again to everyone for all the well wishes and prayers, they are definitely what I have been living on...will update again soon...take care everyone and have a wonderful weekend coming up April

Congrats on your progress! I had trouble walking newly post-op, so I started going to a local indoor pool. I just walked at first, but eventually I was running in the water!!! It really took the pressure off of my knees. Keep sipping tha****er and have a great weekend... Hugs, Erika L

Erika, A few weeks ago I went to an outpt. physical therapy/ rehab facility with a Rx. from two of my doctors for aquasize. I had been to this facility and did PT/aquasize there 1 year ago with no problems with my mobility, safety or the staff. This time the same therapist that assigned me to aquasize a year ago refused to allow me to participate in it because he was afraid I would present a safety hazard if I fell etc. and his staff wouldn't be able to get me out of the pool. I couldn't believe it! I said come on I am a big woman I could float til the cows come home and you could call 911. He stood his ground and I left terribly angry and humiliated! Anyone else ever have an experience like that? Kat

April! So glad to see you posting and feeling better!!! Praise God!!! I'm 3 weeks today, and have lost 22 lbs. I had a complication with drainage from my old stomach and had a 2nd surgery, just got home this past Friday. Glad it's all behind me, but I do still have a drain from that stomach, and hope to get that out on Monday! I'm eating pretty well too, on pureed foods. Trying to hang in there and stay positive!!! I'm so glad you are ok!!! Keep in touch! Carol V.

I am so happy to see your face..And to know that You are doing much better..I hope that you have a real speedy recovery.. Keep us posted..Cyndee

It is good to hear you are progressing so well. Wow...41 lbs already! Betti

April, Glad you are doing so well!! Terri

Hi April, It is good to see you on here posting again. Have missed you. Glad you are doing better. Congrats on the 41 lbs. ~hugs~ Vickie

Hi April....glad to see your post and know you are doing well thus far. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. luvitsunnyv

April, Glad to hear that you are progressing and getting stronger. Hope you continue to do well and the worst is now over for you! Kat