Surgery -David Parker

Well, I went in on Friday (Dec 23, 2005) for my WLS at MUSC. All went well and I am home today (Dec 26, 2005) with my family. Thanks for all the notes, well wishes and prayers. I will keep everyone updated on how I'm doing Post-Op.

Congratulations David. I want to welcome you to the beginning of a new life that will improve many aspects of your life. I started to notice improvements as soon as I got home...no more swelling in my legs, and the thoughts of a healthier life were just mind bogling. You take it easy and follow your doctor's care and you will reap the benefits. Again congratulations to the new you. Merlon

I SOOOOO AGREE, MS MERLON ... EVERY AREA OF MY LIFE HAS IMPROVED & IN VERY SHORT TIME ... STARTING AT 3 & 4 WEEKS POST-OP! MY HANDS, LEGS & FEET DON'T SWELL ANY MORE EITHER ... I DIDN'T THINK OF THAT ... &, I'VE BEEN OFF DIURETICS FOR 5 WEEKS. I CAN SPIN MY RINGS ON MY FINGERS INSTEAD OF THEM DIGGING INTO MY SKIN. MY SHOES ARE LOOSE. I SLEEP BETTER & WAKE UP MORE REFRESHED ... ASK NICK ... IT WOULD TAKE ME 2 HOURS TO "WAKE UP" IN THE MORNING PRE-OP. MY CHOLESTEROL IS NORMAL, NORMAL, NORMAL EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN OFF MEDS FOR 5 WEEKS; IT HASN'T BEEN NORMAL IN DECADES ... MY EKG LOOKED GOOD ... MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS NORMAL EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN OFF THOSE MEDS FOR 5 WEEKS AS WELL. I NO LONGER HAVE DAILY LIFE-LIMITING DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS, LOWER INTESTINE PAIN, CRAMPS OR DIAREAHA. MY HORRIBLE REFLUX/GERD IS COMPLETELY UNDER CONTROL (I'M JUST NERVOUS ABOUT NOT TAKING THESE MEDS EVEN THOUGH DOC SAYS HE DOESN'T THINK I NEED THEM. AFTER THIS BOTTLE, I'M GOING TO QUIT TAKING THEM & SEE WHAT HAPPENS). MY JOINT PAIN HAS DEMINISHED 98% & INSTEAD OF 8-10 DOSES OF PAIN MEDS A DAY, I MAY HAVE TO TAKE 1 DOSE EVERY 5-7 DAYS AT MOST. NOW THAT MY HEART RATE MED DOSAGE IS BETTER REGULATED, MY ENERGY & STAMINA ARE FINALLY IMPROVING SLOWLY BUT SURELY & I'M DOING CHORES & ACTIVITIES THAT I HAD TO GIVE UP BEFORE. I NEVER THOUGHT I'D GET EXCITED BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO DO MORE HOUSEWORK!!!! &, THE BEST THING ... I'M NEVER HUNGRY ... I'M NEVER FULL or OVER-FULL. FOOD DOESN'T RULE MY LIFE ... I ACTUALLY HAVE TO REMIND MYSELF TO EAT. WITH ALL THE EXTRA TIME I NOW HAVE BECAUSE I'M NOT DEALING WITH FOOD ISSUES 24 HOURS A DAY, I'M NOW BEGINNING TO DO OTHER ACTIVITIES I'D GIVEN UP ON. SO, WHAT HAS IMPROVED IN Y'ALLS LIVES SINCE WLS? HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE DAWN & NICK

Welcome to the losing side David. Glad to hear all went well - aren't they wonderful at MUSC! When you are up and going I hope you can join us at our Thursday night get together. We have anywhere from 1 to 5 men who join us (though only 1 of them has had surgery). Susann

Congratulations! How are you feeling? I know you're happy that its over! I'm in tomorrow! Please tell me what all went on in the hospital, if you feel like it. Thanks, Crystal

Congrats and welcome to the losing side. I am glad to hear that all went well. Britt

WE ARE SO VERY PLEASED TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL, MR DAVID. NOW COMES THE BLESSINGS FOR YOUR PERSISTENCE! WE CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WE START READING OF YOUR MANY SUCCESSES TO COME! PATIENCE & TAKE IT EASY ... THIS JOURNEY IS LIFE-LONG SO NO NEED TO TRY TO OVERDO IT WHILE YOUR BODY IS RECOUPERATING FROM MAJOR SURGERY. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF! WHAT A BLESSED 2006 YOU WILL HAVE! GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK