Rocky River Church

Hey all! Just wanted to give you a post surgery update in rapid-fire form.

-Clear liquid diet (broth, popsicles, Jell-O) is finally over. That was pretty tough considering I had been on a liquid diet (full and clear) for the previous two weeks.

-On August 26 (yesterday) I started the pureed portion of my diet. Basically, everything I eat for the next three weeks will be about the texture of applesauce. The portion size for each of my three meals per day is ¼ cup (which is about all I can make myself eat). It sounds tough, but so far so good. At least I’m able to eat “real” food.

-I am recovering well. I’m still a little sore, but other than that I would say that I’m about 90-95% back to “normal.”

-I am able to drive, move around and do about anything I want to for myself.

-I have been to the office a few times this past week just to move around and get out of the house. I’m working on my sermon for September 5. I’m chomping at the bit to preach again. ☺

-Thanks for all your prayers, emails, texts, calls and cards. I’ve never felt so loved. God bless you guys.

-Oh yeah, I know you’re probably wondering how much weight I’ve lost. Well, since my surgery on August 18, I have lost 10 lbs. So all total since the process began earlier in the year, counting the pre-surgery weight I had to lose in preparation for the surgery, I’m down a total of 51 lbs.

Let me say this too, I have the greatest wife and kids on the planet. From now on, I’ll never ask a couple during their wedding to repeat after me, “in sickness and in health” that I won’t think of Karen. She has just been awesome - as always.

Again, thank you for your prayers, encouragement and support.

The Peace of Christ
Jimmy

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