*****Update on Patty Butler*****

As most of you know, Patty Butler had a complete knee replacement this morning. The actual surgery took longer than expected. I went to the hospital around 3:30 this afternoon and she had just been taken to her room. She's in a lot of pain, of course. If you would like to offer a word of encouragement to her, please respond to this post and I'll print it out and take it to her tomorrow. I'll be printing it around 1 pm so please post before then. All prayers and good thoughts are welcome. The pain is really bad, even with the good drugs. Thanks, Connie

Hi, Thanks for updating us on Patty. Tell her that we are all thinking of her and wishing her a speedy recovery. Let her know that: Prayers are going up..........Blessings coming down. Dancin D 7/7/04 rny/lap -170lbs.

Patty, I'm praying for you and a speedy recovery. Wishing you the best. Please feel better soon. Love, Elle

Hi Patty! Bless your heart, recovering from ortho surgery is a more than full-time job. Remember there's always a post-op time when you think OMG WHAT DID I DO???? And use your pain meds liberally - it seems that usually once you "get on top" of the pain and can get moving a bit - and coughing a deep-breathing and all those things good patients do - and I KNOW you're a good patient - things go better and you can cut back on the meds. Just a couple thoughts from an old nurse - YMMV. I'll be sending good, healing thoughts to Texas! Your WLS pal, Bette

Patty sending you gentle {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}} I hope your pain lessens soon and that your up dancing around the halls Kristy

Hi Patty, You are in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery. You've done this before so you know how to do it. Just concentrate on how great you are going to feel when the recovery is behind you. I've admired how strong you have been as you exercised through the pain. I'd probably have sat down and done nothing. { { { { { HUGS } } } } } Pat Bell

Patty, I am praying for a speedy recovery and complete pain relief. hang in there. We are thinking about you!!!!!! Delores

patty...you are always in my heart and continue to be in my prayers....take care of yourself and you will soon be home...better than ever!!!!!!

Margo-Is that a new picture? You look wonderful!

yes lynda thanx! i only wish that i had been smiling!!! was taken end of sept at my garndson's after christening party...i was probly muttering just take the **** thing!