Old Man---new life

[MountainHiker]

Craig. Stay strong. It might be like climbing a mountain - don't forget what you already know. Take care of yourself. It will be brighter on the other side of the healing.

[cheeseburglar]

Hope the recovery goes well. We still need to get around to climbing Pyramid sometime. My daughter may want to climb that in a couple of years and we hope you will join us!

[giarcd]

three weeks after surgery and a few 'gremlims' have risen thier heads! Surface blood clot,urinary tract infection ,hydration issues ,but NONE have yet to stop my enthusiasm!! ONgoing is the process of medication adjustment.
Thank ya'll for the support and best wishes---I shall prevail---MERRY CHRISTMAS

[Doug Shaw]

Nothing worth doing is without hiccups here and there. Awesome that you're staying so optimistic! Here's hoping for continued improvement and a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season for you!

[tjzimman]

Long time reader but my first post.

Keep up the course and stay with your doctor/dietitian’s program. I had the “Roux En-Y” gastric bypass this month, 2006 and have kept off 120lbs. I too fought, and continue to fight the hydration battle. The others issues will pass. Don’t underestimate the surgery. It is a big deal but well worth the journey.

I was able to stand on top of several easier peaks months after surgery. You will too.

I think my recent knee replacement will be ready for some time above timberline this summer.
I hope to see you on the trail soon.

[globreal]

three weeks after surgery and a few 'gremlims' have risen thier heads! Surface blood clot,urinary tract infection ,hydration issues ,but NONE have yet to stop my enthusiasm!! ONgoing is the process of medication adjustment.
Thank ya'll for the support and best wishes---I shall prevail---MERRY CHRISTMAS

Craig,
Love your optimism and enthusiasm! Looking for to seeing you out in the mountains soon.
Merry Christmas to you.

[LuLuLuv]

This is the first I've read if your posts Craig! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I would guess I've known you know for about 8 to 9 years and have to say you are one of the kindest and most encouraging people I have ever known! Just keep it up! Merry Christmas to you!!!

[MountainHiker]

Hydration issues, infection... - so you're having similar challenges as climbing a foreign mountain!

Craig, hang in there. You will summit this one. Merry Christmas.

[giarcd]

Five weeks into this I am feeling great ! Started @ 315 lbs , now 270 yet even more,I am more educated about DIET and doing well developing a new perspective on what my life will now need. Hydration,nutrition,and mucho exercise consume my entire day (when I'm not researching mountains for the upcoming season).
Thought I'd drop this note as to my progress --- Summits in my future--GAIN IT

[KeithK]

Five weeks into this I am feeling great ! Started @ 315 lbs , now 270 yet even more,I am more educated about DIET and doing well developing a new perspective on what my life will now need. Hydration,nutrition,and mucho exercise consume my entire day (when I'm not researching mountains for the upcoming season).
Thought I'd drop this note as to my progress --- Summits in my future--GAIN IT

Way to get after it Craig! I'm pulling for you my friend!

[TallGrass]

Five weeks into this I am feeling great ! Started @ 315 lbs , now 270

[MountainHiker]

Glad things are going well. Look forward to seeing you at a gathering!