He had a very busy couple of months, but its time for an update. Things are going very well!
He is continuing to lose weight, and amazingly his energy is increasing! Instead of being almost bed-ridden and suffering excruciatingly when trying to work on a project, he is able to do something nearly every day. And it is quite a bit more than what he was able to do before the surgery.
Another blessing is that he recovers faster than he used to from working on those projects. Whereas it used to be a day or more of needing to stay in bed to regain his strength and for the arthritis pain to subside after pushing himself for a couple of hours, he can now be active almost every day and takes a full day of rest only every few days. It is amazing!
His arthritis pain seems to have calmed quite a bit, though it is not gone. But his regular pain medication seems to be handling most of it. His diabetes is much less severe (but still there), and it fluctuates more than it used to. He is not totally on regular foods yet, but has introduced a few different items into his diet and seems to handle most pretty well. He has eaten too much a couple times and the discomfort made him be more careful thereafter.
He is taking protein, vitamin, and calcium supplements, which is going well. He had some real problems with constipation, but the more diversified diet and increased activity seem to be helping to regulate that problem.
He is not as tired during the day, and he is sleeping better at night. All in all, I’d say for him it was a good choice to make. It surprises me what a difference it has made for him, and that I’d ever say I’m glad someone underwent that procedure! 🙂
Courage and Reverence 
So, how are things going for you? I hope you are doing well. Today we have snow and freezing cold. His arthritis is really acting up, so he’s spending the day in bed.
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Thank you so much for taking a moment to respond, your positive energy, and words meant a lot. Thank you for the prayers, and I will do the same.
Kiki
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I pray that God will be with you and bless you! I know He lives and that He loves you. I am sure this surgery will make a difference in your life and will bless you in unexpected ways. While it is not for everyone, I have now seen the results and talked with others who had it or know someone who has. There have been a lot of advancements over the years. Pray about this decision if you haven’t already, and go with what you feel is the best course of action for you. If it feels right to move ahead, then trust God, your Heavenly Father, and try to follow the advice of your doctor as well as possible. Pray for the doctor, that all will go well during the surgery. I’ll keep you in my prayers too! 🙂
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This is very good news, glad he’s doing well. I have pain in my knee that I am praying this surgery will help to relieve, so reading this brings some comfort.
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