From Sandy -
I had an appointment with the surgeon today. My second surgery will be on January 14. That's when the doctor will connect my intestine to the j-pouch. I will be so glad to get all of this behind me. The x-ray that was done of my abdomen showed that everything has healed correctly and there is no leaking. The surgery will take approximately 1 1/2 hours and I will be in the hospital for about three days. Haleluliah, I will no longer need to wear an ostomy bag.
I will probably be home bound for a couple of weeks after the surgery as I will have to be close to a bathroom. My body will need to adjust to the j-pouch which at first will make it necessary for frequent trips to the bathroom. Eventually muscles and my body will be able to take care of things in a less timely manner.
Again I come to the Lord in prayer and turn this surgery over to Him. I know that He does not want me to be afraid and I know that as long as I believe and have faith, there is nothing to fear. I had so many people praying for me during the first surgery and God answered those prayers with an abundance of blessings. He knit me together in my mother's womb and He can knit me all back together again with the completion of this surgery.
In the mean time I will trust in the Lord and celebrate the birth of Jesus with tidings of comfort and joy.
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