It's now been 10 years. Amazing, gone in a flash. I look different. I also feel different but most of all, I'm still doing fine after surgeries. The garlic thing seems to be setteling down. The rash too but now hives have taken there place. That's another story. Anyway, belching seems to be on the increase. Never expected that. Although small, they are belches just the same. I can still get some pain if I over due lifting. A lot of my success is due to the help of my wife and a special friend at work. They both watch over me like a hawks and yell at me if attempt to lift something I should not or eat more than I should. I yell back, of course.
I've been working out again (pumping iron, running, walking, etc.). Trying to get back to my former self. I am trying not to overdue it but it will take a lot longer to get back in shape than it did some 10 - 15 years ago. One step at a time.
I don't expect to update my story anylonger but I will continue to update the website.
So, good luck and my prayers to all of you that go into this surgery. It can work! I hope you have special peeps in your life, to help you along, as I do. Bye! 05-19-2005
