KMCCRARY Checking In and Giving Thanks

Kim, I am so happy you are doing better. Thanks for posting an update.  We have all been worried about you.

Was your abcess on your tiny tummy?  I couldn't figure out where the abcess was.

The abcess was located behind my diaphram and I don't know exactly where the leak was in my stomach.  I think it was a small leak but it was enough of one to cause me all of my fun.  I'm still waiting on Dr. B. to come by and see me.  He has been a busy guy today.  So I'm just hanging around here watching movies with my husband who drove down to be here for my surgery.  I hope to find out how long I'll have to hang around.  I will probably come to support group tomorrow if I'm still in town (which I'm sure I will be).  It is going to be a royal pain to get all of my supplies for the TPN and for the central line flushes.  Who knows I might be here the weekend.  I am just hoping the insurance will pick some of this up not being in network.  But that is another story.....  I have managed to do 2 1/2 laps the 3rd time I walked today so at least I can walk again without all of the shoulder pain.

Hi, Kim.
I'm sure sorry for all that you've been through. I think you've turned a corner, though, and you're going to just keep getting better and better.
Easy for me to say, I know, but I believe that God will provide all your needs. Take care.
Blessings,
Mary

Kim it is so good to hear from you!!  I have been praying for you and checking in for updates often.   I'm so sorry your surgery turned out to be such a challenge.  I know right now you probably wonder why you did this.  But, I read a story that was almost like yours in fact maybe even a little worse if you can beleive that on the main VSG board.  The lady said it took a few months to say she loved her sleeve but once the challenges were in her rear view mirror she could honestly say it was the best thing that ever happened to her even with all the issues.  So hang in there and just know that eventually you will be very happy you did it and all this will be behind you.  I am praying for you.  -Amy

I appreciate all of the prayers.  They are working because things are starting to look up now.  You know the weird thing is I have never had any regrets about having the surgery but I have definitely had a lot of concerns about how much it might end up costing me.  I have had a similar problem with another major surgery that I had in 2006.  So I'm not new to having big problems with things, but I had hoped that this one would be easier. 

But eventually this will be behind me and I can find a new better job and then I can worry about paying for whatever I end up owing.  God has brought me through cancer, complications from cancer treatments including a colostomy and I know he will get me through this too.  I've always believed that he allowed me to survive a very sensitive type of cancer so I could help other women overcome their fears once they hear where I've come from and that anyone can survive. 

This is just a bump in the road -albiet a big bump but one that I'm almost across!!

Hey girl ! I'm glad things are begining to look up fpr you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I will se you in the morning. Hugs, Rita

I wondered where you've been  I will be here waiting to breathe in and slowly breathe out.  It definitely hurts when I use that machine, but it is getting better each time I use it.  I have an upper GI tomorrow to see if I still have a leak and then I don't know what will be next.  I guess I will know more tomorrow.

Can't wait to see you!

THANK GOD!!!  You have been in my thoughts and prayers!  My heart goes out to you and your family.  I am so glad that you have such strong faith and I pray that you keep that positive attitude through all of this and what lay ahead.  I pray for a quick recovery and that you will find the perfect job when you are well.