I went to the Dr. Wed. and he said he's never seen me look so good. I have been going to him for over a year. It's been 4 weeks since my last surgery (he put in a port for daily fluids). My bladder and kidneys are not flushing like they used to. I have no urinary catheter any more. My colon is doing better--have gone down from 3 to 1 med to help my bowels move. I've gone down on my seizure meds from 6 to 2 a day. No convulsions since Jan. and they were from a fever spiking. I am eating better. Better appetite. I can tolerate eating now--usually.

I can now give myself a bath and wash my hair by myself. I have washed pots in the kitchen sink. I have used the stove twice and the oven once. I have a new electric, reclining w/c. I can do laundry by setting the basket of clothes on my lap and rolling to the other side of the house to the washing machine.

This week I got to go to my sons soccer game. First time this season. I only got to go once last season because I was so sick. I was so excited. I went Wed. and Thrus. Wed. I stayed for only 3/4 of the game cuz it got too hot. (I live in AL) Thurs. I stayed for the whole game. Fri. I went out again to my support group. I have not been able to go places, even in my w/c, 2 days in a row. It would wear me out too much. I am so excited. I am going to church this weekend too. How cool is that?!!!!!

My speech is clear and strong now. No more slurred or slow speech (except rarely when I get real tired or am having a flare up).

It has got to be the lactated ringers. God is good!!! Love, Teresa

Teresa,

I am SO happy for you! I always feel better after getting IV saline so I can't imagine what getting fluids regularly like you do feels. It is so good that things are healing for you.

I just went last night to my son's first T-ball game and it was great to see him play. I felt ok most of the night. It got pretty cold but I was able to endure. I reclined on the bleachers so I could keep my volume up. I can relate to wanting to see kids play but being physically limited.

Just an FYI about me. I was born and raised in AL, Montgomery to be exact. I've lived in the Southwest for 10 years but I lived in Montgomery for 27. I can relate to that heat!

Out here is gets hot but it is a dry heat so it is more bearable. There aren't as many bugs in your house either. No huge roaches and definitely no flying ones!

And yes, God is good, I agree totally. I've been leaning on my faith really hard lately.

Stay strong. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful.

I'm really happy for you that you are doing better.

Blessings,
Amy

Smiles, that is fantastic! Good for you!

Smiles - I am so happy for you. I take great comfort in hearing stories of improvement! Hope you continue to feel great....

God Bless!