Hello to all *****member me!
Hi all my old buddies...I am finally back in the land of the living after seven months of torture. I ended up having a total of four back surgeries to get the MRSA under control. In the meantime, many of you already know that my mom passed away in late April. After that, I sunk into a depression and didn't take care of myself and ended up back in the hospital with yet another infection the first week of June. Somehow I managed to stay in school even though I was in the hospital for a total of two months of the time. This Friday I am taking my last comprehensive exam and will officially have my master's degree as of Monday provided I pass the comp.
Physically, I got down to around 110 and since my height is now 5'8", it was too low but after much struggle I have managed to creep back up to 122. I had gotten down into a size 2 but am now in 4's and 6's again. I need to try and gain about 10 more pounds before the docs will let me be. I got my picc line out Thursday and will now have to take an oral antibiotic for the rest of my life. They have started me on 2000mg a day and will gradually taper it down to around 500mg and that's where I'll stay. I am lucky to be alive so I am not complaining one bit!
I still have quite a bit of pain from the surgeries but it is so nice to be normal...to be straight and not cry when I look in the mirror. I would go through all of this again if I had to with the exception of losing my precious mother. She was my best friend and I miss her so much every day but I know the Lord will get me through. I keep thinking of how hard it must be for my Daddy since they were married for 48 years.
Well, just wanted to shout out hi to all and let you know I am alive and finally have a new computer...a lady at church actually bought me a laptop, well, she gave me the money for one and I picked it out...Bye for now!
Physically, I got down to around 110 and since my height is now 5'8", it was too low but after much struggle I have managed to creep back up to 122. I had gotten down into a size 2 but am now in 4's and 6's again. I need to try and gain about 10 more pounds before the docs will let me be. I got my picc line out Thursday and will now have to take an oral antibiotic for the rest of my life. They have started me on 2000mg a day and will gradually taper it down to around 500mg and that's where I'll stay. I am lucky to be alive so I am not complaining one bit!
I still have quite a bit of pain from the surgeries but it is so nice to be normal...to be straight and not cry when I look in the mirror. I would go through all of this again if I had to with the exception of losing my precious mother. She was my best friend and I miss her so much every day but I know the Lord will get me through. I keep thinking of how hard it must be for my Daddy since they were married for 48 years.
Well, just wanted to shout out hi to all and let you know I am alive and finally have a new computer...a lady at church actually bought me a laptop, well, she gave me the money for one and I picked it out...Bye for now!
Post Date: 7/23/08 1:42 am
Oh Kym, I'm sorry about the loss of your mother! I've been through that ans understand how that feels.
It's really good to see your post, I was just thinking about you the other day! I'm glad that the Docs have gotten things under control. We'll keep praying you feel better and better each day! Who knows, maybe we'll see you once again at a Lunch Bunch function.
It blows my mind tat even though we've only met in person once, you are a big part of our lives. Hang in there and we'll keep praying!
Scott
Oh Kym, I'm sorry about the loss of your mother! I've been through that ans understand how that feels.
It's really good to see your post, I was just thinking about you the other day! I'm glad that the Docs have gotten things under control. We'll keep praying you feel better and better each day! Who knows, maybe we'll see you once again at a Lunch Bunch function.
It blows my mind tat even though we've only met in person once, you are a big part of our lives. Hang in there and we'll keep praying!
Scott
Kym you must have esp. I was just thinking about you on the way to work this morning and wondering how your doing. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know how hard that is, I lost my mother at a young age. I am glad you are recovering after such an ordeal. You have been threw a lot. I am happy to see you post and please know I have thought about you and have had you in my prayers. Love ya girl !!!
Well, hello there!
Like Mel said, we were just talking about you yesterday. We miss you and were wondering how you were doing.
You have been through so much. I am glad to see that your weight is coming up some. We all know that too skinny is just as unhealthy as too fat. I know that Dr. H will work with you to help you get to a point where you feel good. You're always gonna look good to us!
So, once you ace the comp - cause we know you are going to do well there - when will you walk? We want to be in the cheering section when you get your hood.
Like Mel said, we were just talking about you yesterday. We miss you and were wondering how you were doing.
You have been through so much. I am glad to see that your weight is coming up some. We all know that too skinny is just as unhealthy as too fat. I know that Dr. H will work with you to help you get to a point where you feel good. You're always gonna look good to us!
So, once you ace the comp - cause we know you are going to do well there - when will you walk? We want to be in the cheering section when you get your hood.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Hey Kym, great to see you posting again, we have missed them. Sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure that you have and will be there for your dad. Dang, you have been through so much. You keep hanging in there, keep your chin up and know that we are here for you. Keep us posted on your continued progress.
Cheryl
Cheryl
Kim,
OMG It was so nice to see you post again was asking Susan about ya the last lunchen I was at. So sorry to hear about your mom I lost mine a few years ago and still miss her but it does get easier. Girl you have been throw hell and back (Whoo) so glad your feeling better. Keep in touch now that you have a new puter K. Hope to see more of you now
Sue W
OMG It was so nice to see you post again was asking Susan about ya the last lunchen I was at. So sorry to hear about your mom I lost mine a few years ago and still miss her but it does get easier. Girl you have been throw hell and back (Whoo) so glad your feeling better. Keep in touch now that you have a new puter K. Hope to see more of you now
Sue W
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