prayer request and some updates!!

I'm having surgery on monday morning. i decided to have my tubes tied and that's the date i finally got. it's not a big deal but i always like to request prayers when i'm going to be under anesthesia. so thanks in advance for that! i am going to try the slim fast diet next week since i won't be able to work out. it's the 2 shakes a day plus one sensible meal and 2 healthy snacks. sounds pretty easy and since i won't be working out i can afford to eat less calories and try to drop these 10 pounds that are being stubborn!! and i know some of you were following the story of my friend who's 3 year old son has cancer. we had a benefit for him the other day and it was a dud. hardly anyone showed and they didn't raise much money for their huge medical bills. the good news though is that aidan is finally in remission!! it's been a long trying road for them and i want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for aidan and the drew family. there is a medical fund set up in his name if anyone would like to help. just throwing that out for you all. my liver enzyme levels are still dropping so that's very good news!! i've been very busy working my part time at home job and it's coming in very handy with the holidays and i'll actually be able to get caught up on all my bills finally!! hubby just got hired on at the place he's been temping at for 3 months. woo hoo....insurance for him coming soon!! FINALLY!! that's about all for me...i hope you all are doing well also!! Steph 350/155 (5'8")

Steph, I will say a prayer for you and hope you have a speedy recovery. I am sorry your friend was not able to raise alot of money for her son but am glad he is in remisson. Congrat to your husband for getting hired. Keep us up to date!!! Have an enjoyable holiday if I don't hear from you. Natalie

Steph, I'll definitely keep you in my prayers. It's great news to hear Aidin is in remission. Hugs, Dana

Lots of happy, healthy and healing thoughts to ya, Steph! Great going on the liver enzymes. Mine went back up a tad but I realized my milk thistle was a much lower doses with the latest bottle. I upped it again and I'm hoping for the best. Best wishes, Kathy

Sending prayers and good thoughts you way Steph. Good to hear Aidan is in remission. As for the Slimfast, just wanted to let you know the LoCarb is excellent and provides ample protein. You didn't post which you are going to do and many don't know this one exists. The LoCarb is the one I used before and after surgery and still do at least one a day with extra protein mixed in giving me 40 grams a drink.

Good luck to you Monday! Prayers will include you and the little boy battling cancer. I want to have my tubes tied - let us know how it goes!! Good luck!

You're in my prayers Steph!!! That's great news about Aidan!!!!! What a great Christmas present!!!!! Glad to hear your job is going well and that dh got hired on full time!!!!! Hugs, Tracy B

all the best to ya girl, you know that ... will be thinking about and sending good vibes your way!! Love, Karyn