Update

[Guest guest]

>

> Just a quick update for those who it might help. I have been on the

diet for 9 months now. At first, this diet was very difficult for

me but I was desperate because my health was so bad. That was my main

motivation for adhering to this diet. I have had amazing

improvements in my health. I am pain free for the first time in 20

years. My digestion has improved greatly. My brain fog has lifted.

I still have a long road ahead although I feel nearly normal. I have

skin issues that are better but need to be completely resolved and my

thrush is still there. I have taken the program very slow. I had

huge die off due to the coconut oil. I stopped the coconut oil until

about 1 month ago. I am now taking the CO and have very few die off

symptoms. My health has improved greatly since adding the CO back

in. I will be adding the anti-fungal soon.

> Something real interesting happened this week. I have had a spot on

> my nose for 15 years that was like a real hard bubble. One

> dermatologist tried to freeze it off several times without success.

> Another said it would require surgery to remove. It was

> pre-cancerous. Well, amazingly this week it fell off. I know it

was the good fat as so many skin issues have resolved because of the

diet. Hang in there and good luck.

>

==>Dear Gord. Thank you for your wonderful update. Your success is

due to your persistence and hard work. Very very well done my friend!

==>That is amazing how the bubble on your nose fell off! I've had

many brown moles get flakey, start to itch and finally with a last

scratch they have disappeared. I credit it to the good fats too

Gord. I've witnessed many miracles on this program. Dr. Weston A.

Price is totally correct when he writes that only nutrition can

improve health! Our bodies have marvelous healing capabilities when

we treat them right, eh? Onward and upward my friend!

Gord, may I please post your message in our Success Stories folder?

The best in health, Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Gord, may I please post your message in our Success Stories folder?

>

> The best in health, Bee

>

Bee,

Yes, but at this point, let me share the full story.

How I developed Candida problems

I had a diving accident in my teens that left me significantly

paralyzed. Standard medical protocol was to start a person on many

medications. I was taking 32 pills a day and had many doses of

antibiotics. My first real indication of digestive issues was in my

mid 20's when I developed an ulcer. From this point on my digestive

issues worsened. I began developing nerve pain which progressively

worse over the years. I was told that it was common for those with my

disability and I could expect it to worsen as I aged. I was given

many pain pills which I think only hastened. As the years passed my

symptoms included:

Brain fog

Thrush

seborrheic dermatitis on face, back, head & ears

Severe nerve pain

Severe abdominal pain

Digestive issues

Muscle pain after activity

Leathery skin

Fungal nails

Bloating

Constant cough from mucous

Cold all the time

Low blood pressure

Low heart rate (30's when resting)

Low energy

The last straw was I began having symptoms of a heart attack and was

passing out whenever I sat up late last year. I was hospitalized and

diagnosed with " Dumping Syndrome " , a condition where your stomach

empties to fast. I was prescribed drugs to increase my blood

pressure. I knew that there had to be a root cause and was fortunate

to stumble upon this support group.

I started the diet on Jan 15th and the first month was hell. I was

nauseas all the time and hated the foods I was eating. I came to find

out that the coconut oil was the cause of the nausea so I stopped

taking. I immediately felt better. My only change in protocol from

Bee's plan has been including Apple Cider Vinegar. I know some people

with Candida cannot tolerate it, but it has tremendous benefits for me.

Since starting the diet my dumping syndrome is gone, my brain fog has

lifted, my sebohreic dermatitis is 80% improved, blood pressure is

great, heart rate has never dropped below upper 50's, bloating is

nearly non-existent, fungal nails have improved 25%, never cold

anymore, skin is soft, my cough and mucous build-up is nearly gone,

energy has improved and thrush is improving. The best part though is

my chronic pain that I was to live with the rest of my life

disappeared 3 months into the diet. I have seen other improvements

including teeth not hurting, tonsoliths disappearing and a

pre-cancerous spot I have had for 15 years falling off. I rarely have

muscle pain now and have found that the tightness I had in my neck and

shoulders is gone.

I cannot even begin to explain how much my life has improved under

Bee's plan. My wife and young child are reaping the benefits too with

my improved health.

I had my first real cheat this last weekend. I had a sprouted wheat

bread sweetened with honey and I did very well. I am laying off the

grains though until I get this completely under control.

Thanks

Gord

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much Gord!

The best always, Bee

>

>

> >

> > Gord, may I please post your message in our Success Stories

folder? The best in health, Bee

> >

>

>

> Bee,

>

> Yes, but at this point, let me share the full story.

>

> How I developed Candida problems

>

> I had a diving accident in my teens that left me significantly

> paralyzed. Standard medical protocol was to start a person on many

> medications. I was taking 32 pills a day and had many doses of

> antibiotics. My first real indication of digestive issues was in my

> mid 20's when I developed an ulcer. From this point on my digestive

> issues worsened. I began developing nerve pain which progressively

> worse over the years. I was told that it was common for those with

my

> disability and I could expect it to worsen as I aged. I was given

> many pain pills which I think only hastened. As the years passed my

> symptoms included:

>

> Brain fog

> Thrush

> seborrheic dermatitis on face, back, head & ears

> Severe nerve pain

> Severe abdominal pain

> Digestive issues

> Muscle pain after activity

> Leathery skin

> Fungal nails

> Bloating

> Constant cough from mucous

> Cold all the time

> Low blood pressure

> Low heart rate (30's when resting)

> Low energy

>

> The last straw was I began having symptoms of a heart attack and was

> passing out whenever I sat up late last year. I was hospitalized

and

> diagnosed with " Dumping Syndrome " , a condition where your stomach

> empties to fast. I was prescribed drugs to increase my blood

> pressure. I knew that there had to be a root cause and was

fortunate

> to stumble upon this support group.

>

> I started the diet on Jan 15th and the first month was hell. I was

> nauseas all the time and hated the foods I was eating. I came to

find

> out that the coconut oil was the cause of the nausea so I stopped

> taking. I immediately felt better. My only change in protocol from

> Bee's plan has been including Apple Cider Vinegar. I know some

people

> with Candida cannot tolerate it, but it has tremendous benefits for

me.

>

> Since starting the diet my dumping syndrome is gone, my brain fog

has

> lifted, my sebohreic dermatitis is 80% improved, blood pressure is

> great, heart rate has never dropped below upper 50's, bloating is

> nearly non-existent, fungal nails have improved 25%, never cold

> anymore, skin is soft, my cough and mucous build-up is nearly gone,

> energy has improved and thrush is improving. The best part though is

> my chronic pain that I was to live with the rest of my life

> disappeared 3 months into the diet. I have seen other improvements

> including teeth not hurting, tonsoliths disappearing and a

> pre-cancerous spot I have had for 15 years falling off. I rarely

have

> muscle pain now and have found that the tightness I had in my neck

and

> shoulders is gone.

>

> I cannot even begin to explain how much my life has improved under

> Bee's plan. My wife and young child are reaping the benefits too

with

> my improved health.

>

> I had my first real cheat this last weekend. I had a sprouted wheat

> bread sweetened with honey and I did very well. I am laying off the

> grains though until I get this completely under control.

>

> Thanks

> Gord

>

[Guest guest]

Good luck with all this, Joanne. You've overcome a lot -- this stuff is small

potatoes, in comparison. But not small, nevertheless.

Take good care of yourself.

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Good luck to you jj - I have no reason to complain when I see what you're going

through. God Bless.

" jjcathcart@... " <JJCATHCART@...> wrote: Well.am not

having any luck with my computer even after changing servers.so I think it is my

computer.too old.gee whiz.4 years and is oo old! Anyway.I want to say a huge

thank you to Harper for filling in for me all this time.Harper.yiou are a

trooper.thank you from the bottom of my heart! Makes it easier for Joan too.....

Hoping to get things fixed soon so I can be back and doing my thing...I miss you

all so much and hope you are all doing well. I went back for my 9 month CTscan

of the right lung......still no rep;ly as to what is going on so I think when I

once again go back to Layhe next month and see Dr. Riker my lung doc he will set

me up to do a bronchoscopy. I will also be seeing their ENT doc regarding my

throat and ears.they are going to check for Barrett's esophagus and also see

what is up with my ears.... then back to the gastro for a progress

report....SIGH......... Get so sick of going to the

doctors.and this Monday I have an 4 hour dental appointment. He is redoing my

entire mouth..Sjogren's has done a number on my teeth.so lots of rooth canals

and crowns. But my sister from OK is coming for a week.so I am excited! Take

care and I shall pop back when I can. Blessings, Joanne

[Guest guest]

Joanne, Just sit back and take it easy. We will still be here when you get

back, but I miss your posts too!

Debby

[ ] Update

Well.am not having any luck with my computer even after changing servers.so I

think it is my computer.too old.gee whiz.4 years and is oo old! Anyway.I want to

say a huge thank you to Harper for filling in for me all this time.Harper.yiou

are a trooper.thank you from the bottom of my heart! Makes it easier for Joan

too..... Hoping to get things fixed soon so I can be back and doing my thing...I

miss you all so much and hope you are all doing well. I went back for my 9 month

CTscan of the right lung......still no rep;ly as to what is going on so I think

when I once again go back to Layhe next month and see Dr. Riker my lung doc he

will set me up to do a bronchoscopy. I will also be seeing their ENT doc

regarding my throat and ears.they are going to check for Barrett's esophagus and

also see what is up with my ears.... then back to the gastro for a progress

report....SIGH......... Get so sick of going to the doctors.and this Monday I

have an 4 hour dental appointment. He is redoing my entire mouth..Sjogren's has

done a number on my teeth.so lots of rooth canals and crowns. But my sister from

OK is coming for a week.so I am excited! Take care and I shall pop back when I

can. Blessings, Joanne

[Guest guest]

> From: jjcathcart@...

>

> Well.am not having any luck with my computer even after changing

servers.so I think it is my computer.too old.gee whiz.4 years and is

oo old! Anyway.I want to say a huge thank you to Harper for filling in

for me all this time.Harper.yiou are a trooper.thank you from the

bottom of my heart! Makes it easier for Joan too..... Hoping to get

things fixed soon so I can be back and doing my thing...I miss you all

so much and hope you are all doing well. I went back for my 9 month

CTscan of the right lung......still no rep;ly as to what is going on

so I think when I once again go back to Layhe next month and see Dr.

Riker my lung doc he will set me up to do a bronchoscopy. I will also

be seeing their ENT doc regarding my throat and ears.they are going to

check for Barrett's esophagus and also see what is up with my ears....

then back to the gastro for a progress report....SIGH......... Get so

sick of going to the doctors.and this Monday I have an 4 hour dental

appointment. He is redoing my entire mouth..Sjogren's has done a

number on my teeth.so lots of root canals and crowns. But my sister

from OK is coming for a week.so I am excited! Take care and I shall

pop back when I can. Blessings, Joanne

Joanne,

Harper does a good job! But I am glad you are progressing and will be

joining the discussions again. In the meantime take it easy, and get

better. All that doctor stuff is not only annoying , it is quite

stressful. Good luck with the dental stuff.

Hey, everyone, How many of us involved with NAFLD? Non-Alcoholic

Fatty Liver Disease? Is there no hope for us beyond " loose weight and

eat vegetables " ?? It has helped me greatly to change my diet to almost

vegetarian life style, but I wish there was some way I could loose

some weight. I suppose I should be grateful I am alive, and I am.

Clara from OR dx '99

[Guest guest]

Jaana, this is wonderful news!

Your mixed feelings about your situation are quite understandable -- unease

about suddenly being told you need not concern yourself so much about your

liver, and that odd feeling, much like guilt, caused by knowing you've had a

narrow escape that many people don't get.

Best wishes.

Harper

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Wow....you have given great words of encouragement! Thanks for sharing

Debby

[ ] Update

Hello,

thought I'd give an update on my visit to the doctor's on

Wednesday. I was pretty anxious going there, as my ALAT had been

slightly elevated in the autumn, and on top of that I had a major

tooth infection, had been on painkillers and antibiotics at the

time of the tests. There's also the diet, which was suspected to

be the cause of the elevated levels a couple of months ago.

So, imagine my surprise when the doc's first words (well, almost)

were: " Well, as far your liver's considered, I think you can do

pretty much anything " ! She went on to explain that all my liver

values were normal and in fact better than good, and that since

my liver had been able to take the diet, the painkillers, the

infections and the antibiotics, it seems to be able to take most

things. She also said it was amazing how my labs have never shown

even the slightest sign of the azathioprine. Apparently, it

usually always shows. She told me to " try and concentrate on

living and forget about the liver, at least for the time being " .

Well, I don't think I'll be able do that in a hurry, if ever.

Itäs not easy after years of having to always take the liver into

account, not being able to take even painkillers. They are very

strict about that here, and don't recommend any extra medication

at all unless it's literally life saving - anything extra is an

added strain on the liver, even if it improves one's quality of

life. I don't fully agree with that, but I guess it's worked for

me...

Still, after listening to the doctors' lectures about the subject

for years, it's a bit confusing to be told all of a sudden that I

can take anything a person with a normal liver could take.

While I'm of course happy about the good results, I don't quite

know how to take it. I have this nagging feeling that if I let my

guard down, disaster will strike again. By no means do I imagine

I've been cured, I know full well there isn't a cure for AIH. The

doctor also told me that it's highly unlikely they would ever try

to get me off the azathioprine. Apparently it is usually tried in

normal cases, but with the aggressive cases like mine it's not

worth the risk of having the critical situation repeat itself.

She also said that only 1/4 of those who stop taking azathioprine

can stay off it for good.

Anyway, to those with a new diagnosis, worrying about the future,

I think this is an encouraging example of how there really is

life after the diagnosis. The outbreak of my illness was very

severe: within weeks of the diagnosis I was already practically

on my way to liver transplant surgery, 50% of my liver was

necrotic and there was no measurable liver function left. And

look at me now! :-)

I have to say that I also feel a bit guilty about my good

situation when I know there are so many people here for whom

things are not going so well at all...

All the best and take care,

Jaana

[Guest guest]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU !!!!

What a wonderful example for us all to see and it really does happen.

Oh I'm so happy for you - - congratulations. The anxiety of WHAT IF'S will pass

and you will start living a normal life with the gratitude of being a miracle

and grateful for the experience and being able to share with all of us your

wonderful health. I just can't think of anything better to get for Christmas

than that. I'm so so so happy for you Janna. Keep in touch though - it doesn't

mean your story can't touch countless people in here forgetting miracles DO

happen and to BELIEVE and have faith.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Hugs.

Dee

[ ] Update

Hello,

thought I'd give an update on my visit to the doctor's on

Wednesday. I was pretty anxious going there, as my ALAT had been

slightly elevated in the autumn, and on top of that I had a major

tooth infection, had been on painkillers and antibiotics at the

time of the tests. There's also the diet, which was suspected to

be the cause of the elevated levels a couple of months ago.

So, imagine my surprise when the doc's first words (well, almost)

were: " Well, as far your liver's considered, I think you can do

pretty much anything " ! She went on to explain that all my liver

values were normal and in fact better than good, and that since

my liver had been able to take the diet, the painkillers, the

infections and the antibiotics, it seems to be able to take most

things. She also said it was amazing how my labs have never shown

even the slightest sign of the azathioprine. Apparently, it

usually always shows. She told me to " try and concentrate on

living and forget about the liver, at least for the time being " .

Well, I don't think I'll be able do that in a hurry, if ever.

Itäs not easy after years of having to always take the liver into

account, not being able to take even painkillers. They are very

strict about that here, and don't recommend any extra medication

at all unless it's literally life saving - anything extra is an

added strain on the liver, even if it improves one's quality of

life. I don't fully agree with that, but I guess it's worked for

me...

Still, after listening to the doctors' lectures about the subject

for years, it's a bit confusing to be told all of a sudden that I

can take anything a person with a normal liver could take.

While I'm of course happy about the good results, I don't quite

know how to take it. I have this nagging feeling that if I let my

guard down, disaster will strike again. By no means do I imagine

I've been cured, I know full well there isn't a cure for AIH. The

doctor also told me that it's highly unlikely they would ever try

to get me off the azathioprine. Apparently it is usually tried in

normal cases, but with the aggressive cases like mine it's not

worth the risk of having the critical situation repeat itself.

She also said that only 1/4 of those who stop taking azathioprine

can stay off it for good.

Anyway, to those with a new diagnosis, worrying about the future,

I think this is an encouraging example of how there really is

life after the diagnosis. The outbreak of my illness was very

severe: within weeks of the diagnosis I was already practically

on my way to liver transplant surgery, 50% of my liver was

necrotic and there was no measurable liver function left. And

look at me now! :-)

I have to say that I also feel a bit guilty about my good

situation when I know there are so many people here for whom

things are not going so well at all...

All the best and take care,

Jaana

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[Guest guest]

Thanks! :-) I'm not going anywhere - I still have AIH and always

will, and who knows when I have a relapse? Hopefully never, but I

certainly know the risk is there. I'll also be taking the azamun

probably for the rest of my life, so that at least is a constant

reminder for me.

I was a bit apprehensive about writing the update, as I was

afraid it would seem like I was bragging about my excellent

situation while others have so many problems. Eventually I

decided the good things should be told, too, just to remind us

that there is always hope. :-)

All the best,

Jaana

Helsinki, Finland

15.12.2007 20:59, Dee Smoluk kirjoitti:

>

>

> HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU !!!!

> What a wonderful example for us all to see and it really does happen.

> Oh I'm so happy for you - - congratulations. The anxiety of WHAT IF'S

> will pass and you will start living a normal life with the gratitude of

> being a miracle and grateful for the experience and being able to share

> with all of us your wonderful health. I just can't think of anything

> better to get for Christmas than that. I'm so so so happy for you Janna.

> Keep in touch though - it doesn't mean your story can't touch countless

> people in here forgetting miracles DO happen and to BELIEVE and have faith.

> Thank you so much for sharing.

> Hugs.

> Dee

[Guest guest]

Dear Harper,

that's exactly how I feel, even though I don't quite seem to able

to think I've had an escape, at least not yet. Maybe in time that

will come, but right now I'm thinking more about everything that

can go wrong. I guess that's normal, too. At the same time I feel

oddly quilty, so it's a rather weird, mixed situation...

All the best,

Jaana

Helsinki, Finland

15.12.2007 17:21, flatcat9@... kirjoitti:

>

>

> Jaana, this is wonderful news!

>

> Your mixed feelings about your situation are quite understandable -- unease

> about suddenly being told you need not concern yourself so much about your

> liver, and that odd feeling, much like guilt, caused by knowing you've

> had a

> narrow escape that many people don't get.

>

> Best wishes.

> Harper

[Guest guest]

There is no bending or twisting until your one year is up which will be May 3 for me! You can lift up to 25 pounds once you pass the 6 month mark.

Peggy

[ ] Update

Hi Gross, & Peggy Greene, and everyone!I haven't posted for a while but have kept up thru the website. I'm now 6 months post-op for flatback and am doing great. No pain and also had total (L) knee replacement 7 weeks ago, with Dr. Hey's permission of course. After walking for over 2 years with the knees bent the cartilidge was gone in the (L) knee. After my spinal surgery I was walking normally again and the (L) knee would not bend because of the spurs from degernaation. Got along fine and plan to go back to work tomorrow. I'm walking again and plan to ask Dr. Hey for permission to work in my flower garden. Don't know how long I have to wait, still not bending to the floor, lifting >20 old, or twisting. Thanks for all your support when I was wating for my surgery. It really helped as most people I know have no idea what flatback is. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Guest guest]

Hi Hazel,

I am glad to hear you are doing so well after your knee surgery and

feeling like you can get back to work next week. Terrific.

Of course you should follow whatever instructions your doctor(s) give

you...but I would not plan on too much gardening this season unless you

are talking about pots that someone can lift up on a bench for you to

fill. I only had to take a one year " pass " and sit in my chair and

direct my husbands planting....and I didn't do as much dead heading as

usual....but I was only about 4 months post op the first spring after

revision. I just couldn't do the amount of forward leaning it would

require to dig in the earth. The next season (15 months post) op I was

back at it. But heck, if at 6 months post op and after a knee

replacement, if you can get up and down from the ground and your doctor

says okay...ignore me! Anyway, if its not in the cards this year, make

it one of those " planning years " .

Happy growing,

Cam

[Guest guest]

That's great to hear - I've been wondering how you've been doing. I bet you feel like a brand new woman!

G

[ ] Update

Hi Gross, & Peggy Greene, and everyone!I haven't posted for a while but have kept up thru the website. I'm now 6 months post-op for flatback and am doing great. No pain and also had total (L) knee replacement 7 weeks ago, with Dr. Hey's permission of course. After walking for over 2 years with the knees bent the cartilidge was gone in the (L) knee. After my spinal surgery I was walking normally again and the (L) knee would not bend because of the spurs from degernaation. Got along fine and plan to go back to work tomorrow. I'm walking again and plan to ask Dr. Hey for permission to work in my flower garden. Don't know how long I have to wait, still not bending to the floor, lifting >20 old, or twisting. Thanks for all your support when I was wating for my surgery. It really helped as most people I know have no idea what flatback is. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Guest guest]

Every doctor has different rules, but when I reached 6 months Dr. Rand told me I could get down on my knees and work with one hand on the ground for support -- not bending, but leaning. So maybe if you ask specifically, Dr. Hey will agree. If so, I highly recommend one of those kneeling benches with the handles that help you get down and up again. I'm still using mine at 18 months -- a super investment, and helpful for such fun activities as scrubbing the toilet, etc., too!

Sharon

[ ] Update

Hi Gross, & Peggy Greene, and everyone!I haven't posted for a while but have kept up thru the website. I'm now 6 months post-op for flatback and am doing great. No pain and also had total (L) knee replacement 7 weeks ago, with Dr. Hey's permission of course. After walking for over 2 years with the knees bent the cartilidge was gone in the (L) knee. After my spinal surgery I was walking normally again and the (L) knee would not bend because of the spurs from degernaation. Got along fine and plan to go back to work tomorrow. I'm walking again and plan to ask Dr. Hey for permission to work in my flower garden. Don't know how long I have to wait, still not bending to the floor, lifting >20 old, or twisting. Thanks for all your support when I was wating for my surgery. It really helped as most people I know have no idea what flatback is. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Guest guest]

at my one year check up, Dr Bridwell told my husband that he needs to

do the gardening for me.

I supervised my son pulling up weeds this past weekend. I would much

rather do it myself.

>

> Every doctor has different rules, but when I reached 6 months Dr.

Rand told me I could get down on my knees and work with one hand on

the ground for support -- not bending, but leaning. So maybe if you

ask specifically, Dr. Hey will agree. If so, I highly recommend one

of those kneeling benches with the handles that help you get down and

up again. I'm still using mine at 18 months -- a super investment,

and helpful for such fun activities as scrubbing the toilet, etc.,

too!

>

> Sharon

>

> [ ] Update

>

>

> Hi Gross, & Peggy Greene, and everyone!

> I haven't posted for a while but have kept up thru the website.

I'm

> now 6 months post-op for flatback and am doing great. No pain

and

> also had total (L) knee replacement 7 weeks ago, with Dr. Hey's

> permission of course. After walking for over 2 years with the

knees

> bent the cartilidge was gone in the (L) knee. After my spinal

surgery

> I was walking normally again and the (L) knee would not bend

because

> of the spurs from degernaation. Got along fine and plan to go

back to

> work tomorrow. I'm walking again and plan to ask Dr. Hey for

> permission to work in my flower garden. Don't know how long I

have to

> wait, still not bending to the floor, lifting >20 old, or

twisting.

> Thanks for all your support when I was wating for my surgery.

It

> really helped as most people I know have no idea what flatback

is.

> Looking forward to hearing from you.

>

[Guest guest]

Holding good thoughts! blessings to you during this trying time~ It is always

something!

jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote: I am still recovering from

emergence eye surgery.Not allowed off the sofa yet, but just had to let you all

know why I have not been posting last two weeks nor answering any e-mail. Will

remain couch potato for at least another week and half. Will see how next

check-up goes. So far eye is healing nicely. Had start of retinal detachment

with.three tears on my retina.Instead of using laser as I had hoped she had to

use freezing method..which required seventeen needles to freeze all around the

tears. Not a very comfortable thing but she saved my eyesight! Blessings to all,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

Joanne, you probably won't get to this, but in case -- I want you to know

that we're thinking of you, and that we look forward to more news of your

recovery.

Best wishes.

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Joanne, I hope your time on the couch passes quickly and that you'll

be feeling better real soon.

Cheers,

Sue

>

> I am still recovering from emergence eye surgery.Not allowed off

the sofa yet, but just had to let you all know why I have not been

posting last two weeks nor answering any e-mail. Will remain couch

potato for at least another week and half. Will see how next check-

up goes. So far eye is healing nicely. Had start of retinal

detachment with.three tears on my retina.Instead of using laser as I

had hoped she had to use freezing method..which required seventeen

needles to freeze all around the tears. Not a very comfortable thing

but she saved my eyesight! Blessings to all, Joanne

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joanne, Not so sure you will be checking your email for awhile, but just want to

add my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Do your best to enjoy your

restful/healing time. Positive thoughts are with you. Ellie

jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote: I am still recovering from

emergence eye surgery.Not allowed off the sofa yet, but just had to let you all

know why I have not been posting last two weeks nor answering any e-mail. Will

remain couch potato for at least another week and half. Will see how next

check-up goes. So far eye is healing nicely. Had start of retinal detachment

with.three tears on my retina.Instead of using laser as I had hoped she had to

use freezing method..which required seventeen needles to freeze all around the

tears. Not a very comfortable thing but she saved my eyesight! Blessings to all,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

Hi . It's so great to hear that you are doing well and that

you have left the hospital. Sounds like you're on your way. I hope

that the pain isn't too bad, but if it becomes uncomfortable, they

say that's what the pills are for. I found that even in the

beginning, doing little bits of movement/therapy was helpful.

Here's to your continued good recovery.

>

> Hi Everyone...This will be my first attempt at an email since the

> surgery...hope it makes sense!

>

> Dr. Bridwell examined me yesterday promptly at 6:30 am, as always

and

> thought I was doing really well. I got some PT to show me how to

go

> up and down stairs, and then I got to go home to my daughter and

son-

> in-law's house. I will talk with Bernie(Dr. B's nurse) tomorrow

and

> I hope to get to go to my real Springfield on Friday.

>

> I can't tell you how thankful I am to be on the other side of this

> surgery...I also can't begin to tell you how much this website has

> helped me....I now re-read some of the things that were written

and I

> think..... " Boy, they sure weren't kidding! " ) Dan has been a

> wonderful help...he left yesterday afternoon, and is being

> fantastic. She keeps a very sharp eye on anything I do!!

>

> I am still having quite a bit of pain, but then...why shouldn't

> I...my surgery was a week ago today!! He sent me home with a

> schedule with all my pills and they certainly help a lot. There

has

> been nothing that I can't deal with.

>

> All for today....Thanks so much for everything!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh Joanne....please DO stay on the couch! Thank goodness they caught the little

critte tears early! Debby

Re: [ ] Update

Joanne, Not so sure you will be checking your email for awhile, but just want

to add my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Do your best to enjoy your

restful/healing time. Positive thoughts are with you. Ellie

jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote: I am still recovering from

emergence eye surgery.Not allowed off the sofa yet, but just had to let you all

know why I have not been posting last two weeks nor answering any e-mail. Will

remain couch potato for at least another week and half. Will see how next

check-up goes. So far eye is healing nicely. Had start of retinal detachment

with.three tears on my retina.Instead of using laser as I had hoped she had to

use freezing method..which required seventeen needles to freeze all around the

tears. Not a very comfortable thing but she saved my eyesight! Blessings to all,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

,

How wonderful you are doing so well. thank God. Take care of

yourself.

>

> Hi Everyone...This will be my first attempt at an email since the

> surgery...hope it makes sense!

>

> Dr. Bridwell examined me yesterday promptly at 6:30 am, as always

and

> thought I was doing really well. I got some PT to show me how to

go

> up and down stairs, and then I got to go home to my daughter and

son-

> in-law's house. I will talk with Bernie(Dr. B's nurse) tomorrow

and

> I hope to get to go to my real Springfield on Friday.

>

> I can't tell you how thankful I am to be on the other side of this

> surgery...I also can't begin to tell you how much this website has

> helped me....I now re-read some of the things that were written and

I

> think..... " Boy, they sure weren't kidding! " ) Dan has been a

> wonderful help...he left yesterday afternoon, and is being

> fantastic. She keeps a very sharp eye on anything I do!!

>

> I am still having quite a bit of pain, but then...why shouldn't

> I...my surgery was a week ago today!! He sent me home with a

> schedule with all my pills and they certainly help a lot. There

has

> been nothing that I can't deal with.

>

> All for today....Thanks so much for everything!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Whats the good word ? Is your eye sight now what you had hoped for ? Lots of

support out here for you..... Jeannie dx pbc 06 #2

jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote: I am still recovering from

emergence eye surgery.Not allowed off the sofa yet, but just had to let you all

know why I have not been posting last two weeks nor answering any e-mail. Will

remain couch potato for at least another week and half. Will see how next

check-up goes. So far eye is healing nicely. Had start of retinal detachment

with.three tears on my retina.Instead of using laser as I had hoped she had to

use freezing method..which required seventeen needles to freeze all around the

tears. Not a very comfortable thing but she saved my eyesight! Blessings to all,

Joanne