Sherri S. back online

OK, First off I apologize for not updating sooner. Secondly....Thank You...Thank You...Thank You for all your prayers and support for a successful surgery. The staff at Barix clinics were awesome and my family was equaly impressed with the care I was given and their attention to detail. I have been home for a week and a half I can honestly say that I am feeling good right now. Last week was a little different story--more pain(more in my back than my incision). Getting the fluids down last week was much more difficult as well. I had to force myself to drink and drink and drink and it seemed that the container I was drinking from would never empty. It all seemed to turn around exactly after being home one week. I am sleeping more confortably (sp?), fluids are going down much better(I never go anywhere w/o my water bottle). Full liquid stage is much better than the clear liquids stage, I think the protein helped get my energy level back up. Up until yesterday I had not ventured to guess if I had lost any weight. Last night I tried on some clothes from the "too tight" drawer and low and behold some of them fit. Today am at Mom's and stepped on the scale... showing a 20 lb loss so far. INCREDIBLE!!!!!! 2 week check up set up for Dec 1. Will talk to Dr. about going back to work? Hubby is coming with as I do not have a release to drive yet so it gives us the oppurtunity to spend some good quality time together on the drive to and from. Well, I know this was a little lengthy but, just wanted to give you all an update....Will post again soon. Take Care All!!!!!

Hi Sherri,Good for you!!! I am glad you are doing so well!I hope to be joining you on the losing side very soon.Take care Lori A.,keep up the good work

Hey if you will be driving through Dubuque let me know maybe you could stop over for lunch or something......Glad to hear all went well.....It takes awhile, but everything comes together.....sounds like you are already doing great tho! Take Care Jesi

Welcome back & Welcome to the losing side Glad to hear you are doing ok. Sounds like you are doing the right things, keep up the good work & be sure to keep us updated on your progress. Carolyn

Sherri, Welcome home and welcome to a very exciting journey!! You got the first several steps under your belt already - the rest will be a breeze with your committment to healthy lifestyle changes! Glad to hear that the fluids are going down better and that protein seemed to boost your energy. Keep up the good work with both of those - sometimes it seems like a never-ending battle, but both are soooooooo necessary for your health. Enjoy time off of work and quality time with hubby! Again, welcome back and God bless, Andrea

Welcome Back Sherri!!! So glad to hear that all went well and that you are doing so good! Its a wild ride so buckle up and enjoy!!! Remember that we are all here for you and want to be kept up to date OK! Take care of you, Janet S

Hello welcome back home i'm glad things went ok, I wish you speedy recovery keep us updated Laurie

Sherri, So glad you are back and doing so good....the longer you are out the better you feel. and if you feel so good now just think how great you are going to feel later on.............. Lynda