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My thoughts and best wishes certainly go out to you. Ive been there and know how difficult it can be. While you are taking care of your husband dont forget about you..its not selfish its just very necessary!!Huggles

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Thanks so much Francisco - I appreciate your warm words and efforts.

Adrienne

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Adrienne:Best to you and your hubby and family. Wow, this puts my "insignificant" problems into perspective. But I know how you feel regarding the solid food. Knowing that your pipes are all connected is a relief.I'll light a candle for you and your hubby and family. I'm sending out positive thoughts and prayers for you all.Francisco0024www.aidsmarathon.com> Well, I got through eating "real food" for the first time. I was able to get down half an egg, a bit of non-fat cottage cheese and chicken broth with tofu in it (not at the same time!). All digested just fine and the experience has done a lot to alleviate my fears.> > But today doesn't promise to be the easiest day. It's my husband's birthday and we are going to spend it back in the chemotherapy chair. His lymphoma did not shrink enough for his doctor's satisfaction so we're going on a "booster dose" - every Monday for the next four weeks. That means I sit with him for eight hours while he receives his chemotherapy. It's going to be rough but we'll get through it. The hardest "physical" thing for me about the day will be the intense itching at the site of my scar and some discomfort where the waistband of my pants hits the scar. Kind of trivial, huh?> > But I just put on a good dinner for Sheldon and the boys in the crockpot and I'll join them with a scrambled egg.> > Think good thoughts for us today.> > Adrienne in Riverside> Open RNY: 2/25/05> Dr. Leo in San Diego> 311/274/264/120???

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Actually the day went pretty well. Sheldon got through chemo in good time without any side effects and we were all able to sit down and eat dinner together for the first time since my surgery. He had his nurse to "invite" me on the scale after him and I got great news - 256 lbs. down 18 lbs. since surgery 10 days ago. That made both of us really happy.

Adrienne in Riverside

Open RNY: 2/25/05

Dr. Leo in San Diego

274/256/120???

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Wow, what a fighter you have to be for the others in your life as well. Just remember to have a thought or two of something positive for just you. It can be difficult when caring for ill spouses. I have a friend at work doing the chemo/infusion bit with her husband and she got sick and was down a whole month. So take care and my thoughts are with you.Jeanne

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Hey - I really lived it up tonight. I scrambled up some tofu with the egg! I only ate about half but it was something different.

Adrienne

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That's great about the food going down easily. After my surgery, I didn't eat any "real" egg, I scrambled ½ portions of Egg Beaters for one of my first solid foods. (I had gotten very used to Egg Beaters for many years, since my cholesterol got high).I pray for a good outcome for your husband. He needs your support, as I'm sure he gave you support during your surgery.--Sandi H. (5 ft 1 inch tall)Dr. Leo – San Diego (Thru Kaiser)315 at orientation (May '03)252 at surgery (6/03/04)Last weighed at 184.5 (03/05/2005)Hopefully someday below 140(yeah, I hope before Oct. 2nd when my daughter gets married!)sandiantoytrain @ yahoo . com> Well, I got through eating "real food" for the first time. I was able to get down half an egg, a bit of non-fat cottage cheese and chicken broth with tofu in it (not at the same time!). All digested just fine and the experience has done a lot to alleviate my fears.> > But today doesn't promise to be the easiest day. It's my husband's birthday and we are going to spend it back in the chemotherapy chair. His lymphoma did not shrink enough for his doctor's satisfaction so we're going on a "booster dose" - every Monday for the next four weeks. That means I sit with him for eight hours while he receives his chemotherapy. It's going to be rough but we'll get through it. The hardest "physical" thing for me about the day will be the intense itching at the site of my scar and some discomfort where the waistband of my pants hits the scar. Kind of trivial, huh?> > But I just put on a good dinner for Sheldon and the boys in the crockpot and I'll join them with a scrambled egg.> > Think good thoughts for us today.> > Adrienne in Riverside> Open RNY: 2/25/05> Dr. Leo in San Diego> 311/274/264/120???

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I am so happy for you about your weight loss as well

as your husband status. Keep pressing your way and

you both are going to be just fine. Take care!

Pam Marsh - KP Richmond/Judith Park

249.5 orientation (Nov 16 2004)

222 surgery (Feb 8 2005)

208 today (41.5 pounds gone but not forgotten)

One Month Post Op

--- Adrienne Swedlove ScrapStudio@...> wrote:

> Actually the day went pretty well. Sheldon got

> through chemo in good time without any side effects

> and we were all able to sit down and eat dinner

> together for the first time since my surgery. He

> had his nurse to " invite " me on the scale after him

> and I got great news - 256 lbs. down 18 lbs. since

> surgery 10 days ago. That made both of us really

> happy.

>

> Adrienne in Riverside

> Open RNY: 2/25/05

> Dr. Leo in San Diego

> 274/256/120???

>

> Re: Conflicting Feelings

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>

>

> Wow, what a fighter you have to be for the others

> in your life as

> well. Just remember to have a thought or two of

> something positive

> for just you. It can be difficult when caring for

> ill spouses. I

> have a friend at work doing the chemo/infusion bit

> with her husband

> and she got sick and was down a whole month. So

> take care and my

> thoughts are with you.

>

> Jeanne

>

>

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Thanks so much Pam!

Adrienne

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I am so happy for you about your weight loss as wellas your husband status. Keep pressing your way andyou both are going to be just fine. Take care!Pam Marsh - KP Richmond/Judith Park249.5 orientation (Nov 16 2004)222 surgery (Feb 8 2005)208 today (41.5 pounds gone but not forgotten)One Month Post Op

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Adrienne glad to hear things are going good for you both. Keep up the good work and give your husband a hug from me for him to continue with is successful treatments.

Thoughts are with you both and hugs to both of you

RoseAdrienne Swedlove wrote:

Actually the day went pretty well. Sheldon got through chemo in good time without any side effects and we were all able to sit down and eat dinner together for the first time since my surgery. He had his nurse to "invite" me on the scale after him and I got great news - 256 lbs. down 18 lbs. since surgery 10 days ago. That made both of us really happy.

Adrienne in Riverside

Open RNY: 2/25/05

Dr. Leo in San Diego

274/256/120???

Re: Conflicting Feelings

Wow, what a fighter you have to be for the others in your life as well. Just remember to have a thought or two of something positive for just you. It can be difficult when caring for ill spouses. I have a friend at work doing the chemo/infusion bit with her husband and she got sick and was down a whole month. So take care and my thoughts are with you.Jeanne

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I'm so sorry Adrienne...that can't be an easy thing to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane Duenas wrote:

My thoughts and best wishes certainly go out to you. Ive been there and know how difficult it can be. While you are taking care of your husband dont forget about you..its not selfish its just very necessary!!Huggles> Well, I got through eating "real food" for the first time. I was able to get down half an egg, a bit of non-fat cottage cheese and chicken broth with tofu in it (not at the same time!). All digested just fine and the experience has done a lot to alleviate my fears.> > But today doesn't promise to be the easiest day. It's my husband's birthday and we are going to spend it back in the chemotherapy chair. His lymphoma did not shrink enough

for his doctor's satisfaction so we're going on a "booster dose" - every Monday for the next four weeks. That means I sit with him for eight hours while he receives his chemotherapy. It's going to be rough but we'll get through it. The hardest "physical" thing for me about the day will be the intense itching at the site of my scar and some discomfort where the waistband of my pants hits the scar. Kind of trivial, huh?> > But I just put on a good dinner for Sheldon and the boys in the crockpot and I'll join them with a scrambled egg.> > Think good thoughts for us today.> > Adrienne in Riverside> Open RNY: 2/25/05> Dr. Leo in San Diego> 311/274/264/120???

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Thank you so much!

Adrienne

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I'm so sorry Adrienne...that can't be an easy thing to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane Duenas wrote: My thoughts and best wishes certainly go out to you. Ive been there and know how difficult it can be. While you are taking care of your husband dont forget about you..its not selfish its just very necessary!!Huggles> Well, I got through eating "real food" for the first time. I was able to get down half an egg, a bit of non-fat cottage cheese and chicken broth with tofu in it (not at the same time!). All digested just fine and the experience has done a lot to alleviate my fears.> > But today doesn't promise to be the easiest day. It's my husband's birthday and we are going to spend it back in the chemotherapy chair. His lymphoma did not shrink enough for his doctor's satisfaction so we're going on a "booster dose" - every Monday for the next four weeks. That means I sit with him for eight hours while he receives his chemotherapy. It's going to be rough but we'll get through it. The hardest "physical" thing for me about the day will be the intense itching at the site of my scar and some discomfort where the waistband of my pants hits the scar. Kind of trivial, huh?> > But I just put on a good dinner for Sheldon and the boys in the crockpot and I'll join them with a scrambled egg.> > Think good thoughts for us today.> > Adrienne in Riverside> Open RNY: 2/25/05> Dr. Leo in San Diego> 311/274/264/120???