My Update

Hi everybody, I thought I'd give you all a general update on my condition and how I'm doing. Many of you know I was in the hospital for 14 days and while in the hospital a blot clot was discovered on my lower right lung. I was on oxygen for several weeks. I am now on Coumadin (a blood-thinner) which needs to be monitored weekly to make sure my blood isn't too thin or too thick. I also have an opening from the surgery in my belly that became infected while in the hospital. Fortunately, I have had a home nurse that comes 3 times a week to change the dressing and do vitals etc. I have been on a "wound Vac" since the Friday before Christmas. I have a 6 ft tube that is inserted in my wound and it sucks out the infection and so it in turn heals quicker than just waiting around. I have to carry around the machine that the tubes are attached to everywhere I go..except for when I shower. I can't wait till that thing get unattached. I know that I sound like I'm a whiner...but I'm ready to start feeling better...but the good news is......I have lost 40 pounds in just 6 weeks! Yes!! I just had to let you guys know my little news...so glad to be on the mend..so glad the surgery is working for me....now it's my turn to work the tool...soon as I get the go-ahead from my doctors. Hugs to all! Virginia aka Ginger

WOW!! Hope you get a quick recovery so that you can enjoy the rest of your life. Enjoy the "new" you.

Ginger.... Im glad to hear your doing better! I bet you cant wait to get that awful tube out!!! 40lbs is awesome!!!! I hope you keep recovering and are 100% soon. Darlene Hubby RNY 09/28/05: 520/423/200 Me: Initial consult w/ surgeon 01/16/06

aka Ginger, hope you mend fast and can enjoy your new tool.. Connie Jones

Ginger, Sounds like you are headed in the right direction on the healing path. Wishing you continued progress. And 40 pounds is great. Melissa