Re: any one From Bama.. Need all the support

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Hi Lesia!

I'm from Lineville in east central AL. We're in a rural area of Clay County

about 30 minutes from GA.

Had my surgery Jan. 19. My little girl was 16 months old that day. I was

terrified that something would happen to me (her only parent) or that I

wouldn't be able to care for her upon returning home (my doctor had assured

me that I would be able to do so within 3 days of surgery). Doc was right.

My mom helped for a couple of days but by the end of the first week, I was

lifting her by myself and even returned to work on Friday after surgery on

Monday.

Six months later, I've lost 104 pounds and have thoroughly enjoyed being a

more active mama this summer during my break from teaching. I can get in

the floor or on the ground outside and play with my baby without fearing

that I can't get up by myself. I can run enough to catch her when she

decides to be a stinker. I feel so wonderful in so many different ways.

It's definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Sharon

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I guess there are more of us from Bama on here than we realise.....

[Guest guest]

Hi Lesia!

Not from alabama, but I am also a single mom. My son was 2 1/2 when

I had my surgery. He stayed with my brother's family while I was in

the hospital, then I stayed there for the first week when I came home

(was in the hospital from tuesday to friday). I was back to taking

care of him all by myself 10 days after surgery. I probably would

have been able to sooner, but it was nice to have the break as I am

sure you can imagine!!!

How old is your little one? I think it's important to rest after

surgery but also, your doc will probably want you to start walking

alot and getting in some gentle excersizing. I say what better way

than to be chasing around a toddler!!!

best of luck to you! You are on your way!

in Chicago

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[Guest guest]

Hey Lesia,

You've got several of us from Alabama on here. Let us know what we

can do for you...plus where you are located. You can email me also

at iamllu@... if you'd like. Looking forward to hearing from

you. By the way, I am in Anniston.

> Hi anyone from bama around ? Haven't had the surgery yet. Trying

to

> wait just a few months till my son gets a little older where

someone

> else can handle him. But stil need all the support and

encouragement.

> Anyone just give a holler. Email or messenger. Lesia