Today has been a good day. I have felt pretty good most of the day. There has been pain and sometimes it would get intense but it was not all day. I am really tired and continue to feel weak but I am hoping that will pass. It amazes me that the pain where the port for the band is continues to hurt. There are times I feel like the band just grabs my stomach area and pinches me. I also am having chest pain but it is not too intense. Certainly nothing like what happened Sunday a week ago. The ringing in my ears is getting worse so I guess I need to get that checked again. May as well try to do it before the end of the year. 47 and completely falling apart! Oh well, maybe Hollywood will pick up my life as a comedy series and I can just retire to my sad body!

I did not hear anything yet again today from the surgery center so I don't know if they have sent the information to my disability specialist. I sent her an email to check but got a response that she is out until Dec 27th so I had to send another email to another specialist to see if the information is there and they can go ahead and make a decision. At least we would know before Christmas.

My wife and children continue to bring me great joy and comfort during all of this. My love for them all is overwhelming. Thank you Father for the love of those around me.