Six Weeks

It is exactly 6 weeks since the surgery.

We've had a good weekend. Although, Teresa continues to struggle with upset stomach issues, we have managed to get out to see a local community theater production, and to have our first dinner party with Tom's extended family -- kids, kids' significant others, grandpa and his significant other. Teresa fixed ham and Honey Baked turkey breast, au gratin potatoes, and some broccoli slaw.

The kids had birthday gifts for Tom and a mother's day gift for Teresa.

We had some great conversation and lots of laughter. It was a nice evening.

Yesterday, we went through Tom's closet and sorted out 5 trash bags full of clothing that will be donated to the local Thrift. He is two pants sizes down, and the big issue right now is finding a belt that will work to keep those smaller pants up. Luckily, Tom is a "pack rat" and we have lots and lots and lots of clothes for Him, down through probably 8 or 10 sizes. It is just going to be a matter of finding time to unpack all the bins that I so painstakingly packed up a couple of summers ago. I am imagining that much of what is in there will need to be laundered and pressed before it is really wearable, but I am glad that it is all saved and organized.

Here are the latest photos of the two rapidly vanishing family members. I am not sure what's up with my camera, so they are darker than I like, but still show the changes we are seeing. As of today, Teresa has lost 50 pounds, Tom has lost 56 pounds, and I've lost 12-1/2 pounds.

All is Well

Both Master and T came through the surgery just fine. Both are resting. T seems more comfortable at this point than Master -- He seems to have some pretty significant pain. They did have different operations. Master ended up with the rouen-y gastric bypass, and T had the sleeve gastrectomy, so I am thinking that the difference in pain levels may be related to that.

Both are sipping water and tolerating that fairly well. They've had times of queasiness, but no serious nausea which is a very good sign. T has already been up and walked the length of the hospital hallway. Master is due to sit up for the first time in about 15 minutes.

We are all fine. I haven't been able to get connected to the hospital network all day long. Just finally managed to get a connection, so I apologize for keeping everyone waiting to hear. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back tomorrow and update you all.

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