Happy 2005 everyone!

I'm just finally getting downstairs to check the boards and my email. Every day gets a little better, and one of the nurses at Barix, Judy M., gave me the book Before and After by Susan Leach to read. It's really helped me get through the tough spots, like when nothing appeals to me bu****er, and I'm trying to walk, breathe, sip, and wondering if I'll ever eat food again. Then 5 minutes later, I know I'll be healthy for the rest of my life, and not getting more comorbidities every year. Thanks to everyone here for helping me through, especially Brooke and Jeff. Hope everyone has the greatest year ever! Terry

Hi Terry i was wondering about you.I'm glad to see your doing better.How was your ride home?Mine was a killer.I had a 1hr 45 min drive It seems that it made me shake which bild up gas(pain).1 more day till full liquids.i havn't been hungry but protien drinks with fresh fruit sounds good.Hope your doing well.Happy new year to you and your family.Jeff

Hi Jeff, I'm so glad you are doing so well. It helps to see that you, Terry and Brooke are doing so great considering I am going to be having my surgery at Barix on the 18th. I have a really long drive home too after surgery...3 1/2 hours...any suggestions on making the ride more comfortable? Happy New Year to you and your family. Enjoy your new life!! ~hugs~ Konni

Konni, Keep your little green Barix pillow close to your incision and it helps with the bumps in the road. Terry

Jeff, My ride wasn't bad, except for the railroad tracks, but we only live about 10 minutes away from Barix. I started on my protein today, and it was so nice to have something with a little substance to it. Terry

Happy New Year Terry! I hope this year brings you lots of great and wonderful things in your new journey! Keep up the great work and just remember to take it one day at a time! Hugz, Cathy

Thanks, Cathy. It sounds like your 2005 is turning into a good year already. When is your next date? Terry

Hey Terry! How are ya feelin so far? Yep, this is a great year so far I've seen PC three times in the past week. But that's got to make up for the nearly 3 weeks I won't be seeing him because he's got to chaperone school stuff out of town next weekend and then I've got classes and and and lol... I'm so glad to see you here! Hugz!

Hi Terry, I'm so happy to hear you are doing well. Happy New Year and new LIFE to you!! I have Susan's book too. She has some great recipes in there. I read the whole book a while back and plan on reading it again to refresh my mind. Good luck in 2005 and enjoy the new you!! ~hugs~ Konni

Thanks, Konni, and just think, in 2 weeks, you'll be making the journey, too! Terry