Josh-Home/Stage 2 Thanks Angel!!!

Hi everyone, First I want to express my thanks to my angel, Andrea. She came by and visited with me and my family and was GREAT! She works long and hard and still made time for us. What a great lady and always offering to help. Even calling us last night to ensure we made it home and offering us great tips. Then we had the treat of meeting Arlies! Wow---she is the Queen. Her support, concern and humerous personality can light up any room. My surgeon (Dr.Jenkins) was GREAT! and even gave my parents color photos of my liver and other organs. They act like it's a graduation photo, showing it off to everyone! Currently I'm on stage 2. My diet mostly consist of Sugar Free Carnation Istant breakfast and lots of fluids. Any suggestions for other protiens would be appreciated? I'm very sore, but determined to walk. Thanks for everyones support. Will write soon. Later, josh

Yeah, Josh!!! I am so glad you are home safe and sound. HOw was the ride back? I hope not too miserable! I really am thrilled I got to meet you and your parents. Yep, I heard from them too about the liver and new pouch pictures!!! You keep us posted on your progress and holler if we can help! Love Smooches, Arlies

Josh, Glad to hear your home and doing well. I live in Philadelphia and if there is ANYTHING that I can ever do for u feel free to let me know. I am back and forth to Meridian all the time. Joyce

< blushing > Hey Josh! I'm so glad you made it through with flying colors, I'm so PROUD of you for going through this and I can't wait to see how you're doing in a few weeks/months!! I know these first weeks aren't fun, but you will feel better every single day, I promise. If you're looking for protein, check out unjury.com. I love their unflavored kind, mix it into anything and it won't change the flavor at all ( as in : my daily- sugar -free -suisse- moccha on the way to work or raspberry ice crystal light ). I also use the vanilla unjury and mix it with skim milk and a banana + a few ice cubes + a blender = awesome vanilla/banana shake. I hate things with nasty aftertaste and the unjury I find very pleasant and it doesn't have any aftertaste at all I find. I also use Matrix 5.0 chocolate or vanilla, if you're into flavored things, it satisfies my chocolate cravings . So all this being said, I'm looking forward to you posting here and letting me know how you are, again, if you have any questions, you have my cell number, don't hesitate to call me, I may not be able to answer but I will call you back. Take Care now and say HI to your Mom and Dad for me! ~~ Andie ~~

Josh, So glad to see that you're home. Have you tried the Low-Carb Slim Fast? The Chocolate is not so bad and it has a lot of protein. Take it easy this first couple of weeks and get in all of Your water. Just walk as much as you can little by little. It makes the gas pains go away and you'll feel better A little bit more each day. Keep us posted! Best Wishes- Dx