Upcoming Surgery
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Thank you all so much for the kinds words and thoughts, it is much appreciated.
@Eric-Castleman I'm sorry to hear of your struggle and hope they find a way to better combat the inflammation, stop further damage, and you find relief.
As @NoWayMe pointed out, Systemic Scleroderma/Sclerosis is especially devasting in many ways and most days I just thank my lucky stars that it has not disfigured my skin and I have full use of my hands and fingers. I'm still able to write, draw and hold my children's hands properly.
Once my body starts to heal after the surgery and can handle food properly again, we plan to flood my body with good nutrients and hopefully reset my faulty immune system.
Besides a few good cries with my mom and my husband, I owe it to my children to give them the best of me and I plan on doing that for a very long time.
My husband is my best friend. We met and danced our first dance together in the sixth grade. He made me laugh then and still cracks me up to this day.
The illustration of the girl with the teapot flower in her hair, not only looks like my daughter but that is her personality to a tee. I've called her my pocket full of sunshine since was tiny. She is an early bird. She bounces into our room in the wee hours of the morning, throws back the curtain and announces gleefully "it's good morning time, mama!"
She maintains that bounce and energy all day long. My son who is 3 years younger is just as sweet and always up for an adventure.
We share "good morning hugs" and off we go for another day. I couldn't get down about my health if I tried, I'm surrounded by too much light.
Thanks again for all the good thoughts everyone!!
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Sending positive thoughts and healing vibes your way for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!
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Oh my goodness @Charlie-Eve-Ryan, I'm so sorry to hear of your health struggles. Sending you much warmth and positive vibes - I hope your surgery goes smoothly with a great outcome.
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Charlie Eve Ryan
Charlie, You will be in my thoughts, wishing you all the best and a quick recovery.
Mara -
Thoughts, prayers, good vibes, all coming from the Parker house! Keep us posted.
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Wow - so sorry to hear about this Charlie... Life is precious and we here at SVS have enjoyed having you in so many of our classes. Even though we've never met in person I feel like I know you. We'll be sending prayers from the Terry family over here. We know about medical issues in our family too... hugs.
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Hi there CharlieI dont know you butI am sad to hear you have this illness,Hope your operation goes really well and you recover quickly,I know you must be really nervous so I just wish you all the best and hope the doctors can get you back to health.
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Just seeing this now, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Thank you for, in the midst of all that you've been going through, sharing your art, process and feedback with us!
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@Will-Terry I feel the same! My hubby cracks me up because he says he would know your voices anywhere from hearing them so often in the background from all the classes I've taken. It feels like sitting across from an old friend. I think it is part of what makes SVS feel so special.
Thank you all again so much! My heart is full of all your kind words. We leave bright and early in the morning. I'm the first person on the OR schedule so my doc and his team will have fresh eyes and hands.
PS I can't have meat, bread, alcohol or chocolate for 12 weeks... it is going to be a long summer.
SVS will be a much-needed distraction! LOL
Happy Creating
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan sending some positive thoughts your way. I hope for a fast recovery and I am sure your family will be taking great care of you.
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Hi Charlie, I want send you a lot of positive energy for a fast recover!
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Thank you all! I am home from the hospital. The surgeon said the surgery went wonderfully. He had a bunch of people in there observing and learning from him because I am an unusual case.
So now I am on a clear liquids only diet for a week, then full liquid, then soft foods for a while and slowly back to a normal diet over 12 weeks.
It takes a long time to heal and all the swelling to go down.
Home resting and on morphine for pain, so a little loopy.
Thanks again!! We are very relieved with how everything went and turned out.
Happy Creating
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan So happy to hear all went well!!!!!!!! Thank you for updating us. I'm sure you are tired & sore. Look forward to hearing of an amazing recovery!
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan I was hoping you would let us know how everything went!! Such great news!!
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan So glad everything went well! Hope you can find som edelicious healing liquids to speed your recovery!..and that the 12 weeks goes by quickly.
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So happy that all went well! All my best wishes for your recovery !!
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This news made my day!:) Although we do not know each other, i felt very sorry for you and your family and esspecialy for your kids (i have two, who are 6 and 9 year olds so almost like yours!). Quick recovery! Yey:)
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beste wishes for you Charlie!, get wel soon!
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Glad your surgery was a success! Hope your healing process is quick and the results of your procedure exceed your expectations.
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Glad to hear you surgery was a success I was wondering how you got on,Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
