Almost 5 weeks

Well.....what a road we travel! Mine has had some bumps in it I truly didn't expect! Last Tuesday I ended up having to have my opening to my "new stomach" or "pouch" stretched. It was reportedly only a fourth of what it should be! Oh, boy, I was beginning to think that the remainder of my life would be spent hearing everything that I ate or drank gurgling! Oh yes, like it was bubbling back up to visit! I spent quit a lot of the week and a half prior to the procedure in pain and discomfort. Everything I ate, except Jello or Popsicles, caused pain or came back up! Not so much fun!
You know though, I have come to see side of my own emotions and behavior I wasn't aware of in myself. I realized I had been on a liquid diet for 5 weeks, that beats the 21 days we fast in January we all fuss a bit about. I am so grateful God showed me that side of myself. I enjoy food, but know that He has the time and season for me.
I am very grateful that God sent my surgeon into my life! He has stood by me through the entire process. Calling me every day or so to see if "I am being a good girl or not"! I am honored to even know him but to know he's my doc is great! Appreciate all the TLC! Knowing he cares for each of his patients like he has myself, what a blessing!
This weekend we celebrated 18 years of marriage....what an amazing thing! We have been looking forward to this weekend for quite a while...at least I was able to eat...something! Did have Broccoli Cheddar soup at IHOP after seeing RED! It was fun! (had to sneak an applesauce into the movies, no popcorn just yet!) We also went to St. Johns Seafood for lunch on our anniversary...ATE ME SOME FISH! It was our unified goal, doc, Sterling and mine. Praise God it came true! Love the Lord!
We are down to 227.

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