Appreciation

I just want to thank everyone who has sent me expressions of concerns, promises of prayers, positive thoughts and best wishes for my recovery. I wish I could say that I'm exercising today, but I just finished my last 12 hr. shift at the hospital until I'm back from my recovery. I can't begin to express what a feeling that washes over you when you feel like you've hit bottom, and then I read these wonderful messages and I have actually felt this wave of energy, of encouragement, surge through me, which lifted my spirits. I have gone from being frightened to numb, but mostly I've felt fairly stable and I owe it all to my wonderful wls family. I thank you all for your offers of help, I'm not sure what my needs will be yet, but I will ask if I find myself needing assistance. I'm sticking to our goals of protein/fluids/vitamins. The exercise has slipped a bit, but I'm viewing that as very temporary. I wish everyone the best as we travel along on our journeys toward better health.
Chris

Chris -I thnk that you plan sounds great. The protein / fluds will help you to heal more quickly and keep you on track while you can't exercise. I am sure that you'll be back to "live as normal" before too long. Thoughts and prayers to continue!

Liz

Anything you need - no matter when you figure out what you need.

We'll all be thinking of you on Tuesday.

Pam

Chris,

You must be overwhelmed with everything!  I can only imagine how you're feeling!!  You've been in my thoughts and prayers!  You're going to come through this with flying colors!!!!  When you do figure out your needs---groceries, laundry, dog walking (or someone to join you on a walk), whatever you may need or whenever you need it, Paul and I are just a few blocks away (3 blocks from P-ville Hospital.)  I'll pm you my contact info.  Please don't hesitate to use it for whatever.

Julia

Good LUck Chris, I wish you well & I will pray for you & a speedy recovery
Susan

Chris, you're in my thoughts, prayers and heart.  Good luck with your surgery we are here.