THE TEXAS "TURN UP" IS BACK!!!!

I am sorry about the delay in my posting..... I had some computer trouble when I got back and couldn't borrow one... Any way... I am doing well... I went through my e-mail and appreciate each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers. I felt very uplifted in prayer and considering the complications I had (spleen and a section of liver removal), low blood pressure, etc.... I did remarkably well. I had the surgery on Friday and I was still out of the hospital on Monday afternoon. I spent 5 more days in a hospitality house affiliated with the hospital. I slept, drank water and juice and went to the bathroom! I added a few solid foods. I have been resting a lot in the last week and have not done much except walk some, sleep and watch tv. I have thought about all of you! I will try to join the chat this evening if I'm up to it. Today I have been having quite a bit of pain for some reason. I go tomorrow to have my staples out and have a check up with my doctor. He was pleased about how well I did. I'm like Arlies now, trying to figure out how to get in all of my protein drinks and water. When I get them in I feel very little hunger for anything else. I'll be posting again soon! Thank you again for all of your prayers and concern! Lotsa Carolyn

WOOHOO!!! Our turnip has returned!!! Girl we have missed you trememdously!!! We are so glad you are back and doing good!!!! I know we adopted you, but I believe I will crown you and honorary Mississippi Girl!! I am so excited to hear from you! Smooch Arlies

Hi Carolyn, It is so good to have you back. We missed you. I am so happy you are now on the loosing side. Sure hope you get some relief today with the pain. So good to hear from you. Smiles, Jan

Hiya Carolyn! I 'm so glad to see you back, I was wondering about you!! Happy to hear that everything's going okay for you, sorry about the pain, hope you got some goodies you can take for it? Oh, if you can, walk it off, I know it sounds easier said than done but truly, walking helps tremendously. I know you guys are strugging with the protein, don't beat yourself up yet, you 're just supposed to be working your way up towards the goal of protein, every doctor knows its impossible to get the protein in the first few weeks. Ours made us take that disgusting stuff we had to DRINK , tasted like pure bile.. ugh... I reluctantly took it but was allowed to put it in the Gtube and then at three weeks begged to let me use protein shakes, which I was given the green-light to do so. < whew!> Just do your best, every day, a little more .... before you know it, you'll be doing your minimum requirements, don't worry!!! Get some rest and hope to see you tonight in chat! ~~Andie~~

Hey Carolyn, It's good to see you posting!!!!!!!!! glad to know your doing well ,feel better soon hun!!!!!!! Ya .....Sherry..........

Carolyn, So glad to see you back home! The Prayers worked! I'm an Ole Texas Boy transplanted To Mississippi by way of Georgia. I'm still a Texas Lurker...(shhh) Glad to have you back. It does get easier every week! Best Wishes- Dx

WOOOHOOO !!!! YOUR BACK !!!! I am so glad to see your back with us. I have missed your being around here. Well, was it as bad (or better than) as you thought it was going to be ? When you feel up to it, I want details !!! All of them. Tammy

Carolyn, I am so glad to have you back. Its great to hear your doing good. Becky