3 Month Anniversary!

Hi everyone. I just wanted to share my joy and thankfulness. Today marks 3 months since I had my surgery, and I am cancer free! Thank you, dear Lord, for watching over and taking care of me. My first surgery, which was a modified RNY, was April 27, 2004. They removed 9/10 of my stomach because of cancer and my gallbladder. On August 12, 2005, they removed the rest of my stomach along with my spleen and part of my pancreas and made me a pouch for a stomach. It works great, and I am able to eat almost anything. I just follow the rules about not eating and drinking at the same time. I am so greatful to the Lord, my family, and all of my friends, and I just wanted to share my thankfulness with you since the OH Messageboard has been there throughout most of this with me. Thank you for your prayers. I am so glad that we can share the Lord with each other and pray for each other. I hope you continue to have a Jesus-filled day. Peg

Peg, I am so happy that you are doing so well. Can you really eat anything??? No dumping? If so, that is truly amazing. Do you think it is because this was your second surgery and your system has already adjusted? I am thrilled that you are doing so well. I will be praying for your continued health and that you will stay cancer free! Love, Jacinda

Hi Jacinda. I did do some dumping when I first started eating again after this surgery. I still have moments when I get a hot flash. I do experience some discomfort if I drink too soon after eating, but it is all a learning thing. You may be right about my body adjusting sooner this time although I experienced very little dumping after my first surgery. We each go through things differently. At times I ALMOST wish I did dump so that I wouldn't be so tempted to eat the wrong things. I have found that there are very few things that bother me. I do try to limit the amount of suger I eat, and the quantity of food is definitely smaller. It still amazes me that I have adjusted so well, especially since I have a pouch made out of my small intestines rather than a real stomach. I am still wondering how my body will absorb nutrients that I need. My PCP is doing lab work on me when I see him at the end of the month. I'm praying that I won't need B-12 shots, etc. We'll see. It really is in God's hands, isn't it. How are you feeling? Are you keeping foods down better? I'm still praying for you, Jacqueline. Do keep me posted. Okay? In Him, Peg

Oops! I called you Jacqueline, but in my heart, I know you are Jacinda. Sorry! Peg

Peg, I love that you love God so much. It is awesome. Brings tears to my eyes to read what you have endured and even more feeling comes to me when I see that God has brought you from it. Hugs, WendyAnne

Hi WendyAnne. Thanks for the hugs. God has truly been there for me. I really don't know how I could have walked this walk without Him. The fact of the matter is I couldn't. I know He carried me a lot of the time. Now I am standing again, and yet I feel His presence all around me. God is so good, even when we stumble and fall. In Him, Peg

Hi Peg! I am fairly new around here but I too am sharing your joy! It sounds as though you have been through a lot and you are a beautiful witness of God's enduring love. Thank you for sharing your victories! Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Hi Lynda. Thanks so much for your note and the Bible verse. I just finished reading it, and it is so true. We do need to fix our eyes on what is right and true, and we also need to see the best in others. God bless and keep you. In Him, Peg

Hi Lynda. I just read your profile, and it sounds like you are really doing great after your surgery. Way to go! You look wonderful! Peg

Praising God with you today Peg~ That is amazing!! You are such an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for continuing to praise God in the valleys and on the mountain tops!! Blessings~ Becky