1 Week Checkup!

Hey good looking people of MS and turnips from other states! I lost 10.5 lbs since surgery!!!! That brings my total up to 40.7 lbs. (note I will always include my fractions!!!) When Dr. Jenkins came in the room, he asked how I had done and I said, "I gained 15 lbs." He went GRAY!! He swallowed real hard and said, "um, er, well, sometimes that does happen." I started giggling so he knew I was lying. He was quite please as it was a little over a lb a day. I am still pretty swollen in the feet and legs, so I am hoping that I'll hurry and get that fluid out for more weight loss next time (in 3 weeks). And I am not nearly as sore!!! PROGRESS: I was able to put my left sock and left shoe on by myself for the first time since surgery!!! That's how much better the soreness has gotten!!! Smoochies to all Arlies PS. I am cleared for pureed foods!!! Yummy baby food - had chicken & gravy and squash baby food for supper. Chicken was okay alot like vienna sausage mushed up, but the squash needed butter and black pepper!!!!

Hey Queenie, I just KNEW you would do well. You have to be careful tricking those doctors - NOT! Keep up the good work and remember how jealous I am. james.

Congratulations Arlies! I am glad you are recovering so well. Welcome to the losing side. It is a great feeling. Enjoy those baby foods!! Melissa Taylor

It's great to hear you doing so well. I remember the best thing to me on the pureed stage was Refried Beans. You are right, the trick to puree is seasoning it up right. It sure isn't the texture! Elesha LapRNY 2/26/02 288/165

Hiya Arlies! Wohoo!! 10 ½ lbs! That's awesome! See, I told you , you'll do MUCH better than I did. I can relate to the retaining fluids thing. I remember my doc took me of the HCT for surgery and it was killing me, it got so bad, I couldnt walk without being totally uncomfortable because even my TOES swelled up! OMG! So I asked him if I can go back on them and he ok'd it,once I was getting all my water in. I'll probably have to be on them forever, I notice swelling the second I forget them darn pills. Oh well, I don't think I need to sweat over that little bitty pill. Pureed foods? Ah yeah, I remember that. My best friend was refried beans w/ low fat cheese and a shot of taco bell FIRE I know I wasn't supposed to have that, spice and all, but it tasted soooooooooooo good. Anyways, I'm happy you're doing ok, and stop harassing Doc Jenkins, he'll end up requesting to be removed from your list Take care !! ~Andie~

That is such GREAT news !!!! You Go Girl !!! Tammy

Wooohooo... Way to go on your 10.5 pound weight loss. That is wonderful. Your poor doctors. I hope they know what they are in store for with you! I never ate the baby food. Just couldnt do it... haha... You are doing great! Thats wonderful! I am glad you arent as sore anymore. It gets better every day.

Arlies! Congratulations! I also agree that the refried beans were gret. But- Get you some of those Bean-O drops and put one drop on the first little bite You eat. Without the Bean-o, sometimes I'd "Blow-up" like A Macy's Day Parade Balloon! Next week is easier, I promise! Keep on doing Great. Best Wishes- Dx

Yeah!!! What a great loss. I won't even recognize you by the time I get to see you!!! You are such a LOSER!!!!!!!!!!

Arlies, I am so proud of you and happy for you. You are doing great and I can't wait till I am on the losing side with you. I know my day will come. Love ya, Joyce