The Visit

It was good, I felt like the doctor was a little rushed, but no biggie I'm sure had important stuff to do. I found out: 1. I don't have to wear my binder anymore!! WOO HOO 2. I don't have to sleep with this oxygen tank anymore.... double woo hoo!! 3. Most important they said I can start Puree food today!!! (so take that date steeler hehehehe) My inscision looks really good and I've officially lost 17 lbs not counting the fluid weight I gained in the hospital!! All in all it was a great visit.

Sounds like you're doing GREAT Brooke! That's fantastic! Remember that if you start getting a little too sore walking around, you might want to throw that binder back on occaisionally - I know that I was SO glad to get rid of it, but a couple weeks later I looked forward to putting it on mid-afternoon for a couple hours. Here's a toast to your pureed foods!

yeah I think I'll still wear it when I go out walking and shopping, but around home and sleeping I don't think I'll wear it. I never thought I'd be so excited about puree food lol!

OMG, this is terrific! I was thinking I'd be wearing that damn binder to my grandkid's graduation, and eating pablum forever. So, how did it feel to drive yourself there? Terry

How are you doing Terry haven't heard from you in a bit? Try the Very Berry Shake... it's definately not bad! Are you coming to the next support group meeting on the 10th? Brooke

What time is the support group meeting on the 10th? I have my pre-op stuff to do on the 11th and I'm pretty sure we are going to be up there on the 10th to do the family thing before. If the time fits I might be able to go to that one Brooke did you get my last e-mail?

They are usually from 7 to 9! It would be great if you could come!!

We're gonna try and make it to that meeting

Brooke, I'll definitely be at the meeting. I was at the super walmart in Belvidere last night, looking for protein and frozen fruit, but I think I'll end up at Woodmans. I seem to have better luck there. Which protein do you like the best? Terry

Now now don't discount yourself! If he had other things to do, they should've not come into play in his appt with you! But we all know how docs can be! Woooo hooooooooooooo on the binder and no more 02 tank! Mmmm puree ... Way to go on the 17 pounds girlfriend!!!!!!!!! I'm so very proud of you! Hugz, Cathy