Re: Re: How's Claire Doing

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In a message dated 5/15/00 7:07:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

metrishal@... writes:

<< Claire, How are you doing? I always see you posts but i have not seen how

you are feeling, Please share. Its coming fast for some of us.

>>

Trisha,

It's amazing how the time is going to fly for you and the others scheduled

before Dr. R. leaves town! I'm so excited for all of you!! I remember the

thrill of finding out I was approved, getting a date and finding out who my

Littermates were! What fun!!!!

I'm doing much better than I was for the past two weeks. The stomach bug has

finally left me...THANK GOD!!!!! I started feeling better on Friday, which

was a good thing because I had a Music Ministry workshop to go to over the

weekend. I went and did just fine.

still needs prayers. He didn't spike a fever today...again...THANK

GOD!!, but he's still coughing like mad. I tried a different cough syrup on

him tonight and it seemed to do better. We'll see how he does tomorrow. he

doesn't have school, so he can rest up some more.

Overall I'm feeling great. I had more energy today than I've had in 2 weeks!

I managed to accomplish some things at home for a change and didn't really

need a nap.

I've lost 22 lbs and 15.25 inches, so I'm a happy camper. I'm trying

whatever looks appealing to me. Some days it works, others it doesn't. Even

for the same foods, go figure. I find I'm being selective about what I do

eat because I know that whatever I eat will fill me up so I want to make it

count. Sugar is a problem for me as is too much fat. Then again, they were

problems for me pre-op. Back then I just ignored it and got sick if it came

to that. Now, for some reason it's different. I guess I'm just taking

better care of my tummy than I used to.

Good things...my tummy no longer rubs on the steering wheel. In fact there

are several inches of space! My clothes are so much looser, and I'm almost

into a size 24 from a tight 28! That feels REALLY good! I saw pictures from

Easter Sunday (2 weeks after my surgery) and I could actually see a

difference, especially in my face.

Bottom line...I thank God for my PCP who suggested I look into WLS, I thank

Him for guiding me to Dr. R. and to this list. I thank Him for my loving,

supportive husband who has been with me every step of the way, even when it

meant him jumping through hoops at work to make it happen. Life is looking

brighter every day!

Can't wait to hear from you as a post op!!!!

{{HUGS}}

Claire

Redhead in FL

MGB 4/10/00

Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net)

" He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the

day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6

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Claire, You are sweet and IM so happy for you that things are looking up!

Poor I will pray for him, My sweet is sniffling and my

13 year old is being inducted in to the honor society and some other awards

tomarrow so my house is crazy. Im sorry its late and im very tired. Take

care of yourself!!!

My prayers are with you!

Trisha Lanman

praying Dr. R. will help me to the other side soon!!!

Las Vegas NV