Mark's Guestbook

Thanks for your update. It helps to read the things that might happen on the post op side. Back at work after nine weeks! That\'s amazing. I do hope the pain subsides quickly. Nasty.

I left the football game after the first quarter this week because the temperature was dropping and I could sense I was not prepared for it. I have a few chills when I go to bed but in Dallas the temp is still hot but a front just came through. I can see how your problem may be common though and easy to mis judge. Matt AVR

Mark, You were my angel when I was busy looking a the waves and water crashing around me. I often am reminded of the Bible story where Peter, not sure if he is really seeing Jesus, commands the Lord to call him out on the water. Peter was fine as long as he was looking at the face of Jesus but began to sink when he started looking the waves and water. I was very busy looking at the waves and water when I received your post. I believe that God was telling me to stop looking down and look toward him. For that I will be forever grateful. I will keep you posted on things. Jim D

Mark, You wouldn\'t by chance be the one that left a message on my guestbook a couple of days ago? If you did, you have no idea how much it helped me. If you did not, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover. My surgery is set for 9/20 at Cleveland Clinic. Jim Davis

Welcome to the other side Mark. Congrats on making it through. Now, follow the rules, no short cuts, and your recovery will be amazing. I am four months post op - age 43 - and am feeling great. David Fanson