GRWM Life - Chronic Illness - Surgery Update - Makeup Over 50

Oh my goodness! So much has happened since my last life update. And I completely forgot to tell you that I had another surgery in between getting my portal vein clot and my gallbladder surgery! (I guess that's a story for another time) Please let me say that I'm beyond grateful to have such an amazing support system from you all. Not even my own family cheers me on & supports me like you all do. I just love you to bits!

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[pamelamatheis]

My Dear Melissa, No one should have to go through all of the health mishaps that you have gone through. You are a Survivor and a True Inspiration to us all! Know that we are here for you through thick and thin!

[katrinaball]

Oh my goodness girl! You have been THROUGH it the past two years! Wow. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 for you lady! Glad to see you back!

[kathysutter]

It's a dang shame insurance says what can and can't be done. And doctors are not the same as they used to be. I wish you and yours nothing but health and happiness ❤

[tracigoure]

So happy you are feeling better… you have been through the mill. Love your content. So helpful for us over 50 and now over 60 ladies. Sending you healing vibes.

[grandkidsrock]

Hi Melissa. I’m sorry for all your challenges. I had my gallbladder out and got gerd for years. Then I started using Ox Bile. I haven’t had reflux since. Do your research. It helps with digestion also. I started out with 125 mg an hr after eating. You’ll need to experiment to find the sweet spot. Hope this helps your hubby and you. Take care.❤

[samanthamorales-carroll]

I got my gallbladder removed last year after 1 day of massive pain. You are a Rockstar for being in that pain. I cried for days after the surgery. That pain is not for the weak. I'm now dealing with my blood pressure being high. I went to the doctor yesterday and got a lot of tests done. My prayers are for you and your son to be happy and healthy.

[julieligon]

Oh Melissa... I will jump back into some very specific prayer for you & yours.... especially for the issues you mentioned regarding your son. My Mom (turns 93 in November) has been living with me for a little over 3 years. Fortunately her health is good & I'm so very grateful for that! My husband passed 5 months ago & I'm not sure what I would do without her! Melissa, you brighten my days through your videos. Please take care of yourself! Love you!

[glendaruiz]

Thank you for sharing your story Melissa, i am going through something similar, with gallbladder problems, Ischemia blockage, alot of health problems, is not easy, i pray you and your entire family heals and send you many blessings, love the purple nails and you are very beautiful. 💜

[sharonmiller]

You are NOT “nothing” Melissa! You are amazing! I love how honest and down to earth you are in your videos. Keep doing what you are doing and the best to you and your family!

[terriensberg]

What a terrible ordeal! My husband and I have found that medical bureaucracy is worse than disease. You look great and amazingly vibrant after all you’ve been through.

[sayuriisme]

Gosh my lovely - I wouldn’t have even known you went through all this. God bless you and your whole family. You have been so amazing with continuing to bring us great content. And I must say - my heart goes out to you with the whole healthcare headache. It just shouldn’t be this hard to get the care we need. And you are absolutely correct, the pain response does cause the body to dump sugar into the bloodstream. I am a family nurse practitioner and I firmly believe in listening to both patients and their families. I’m so happy that you’re doing better and I pray that things get even better in the days to come!

[marianhall]

So glad you are better now. I dealt with gall bladder attacks for 19 years. I was scared of the surgery. Finally I got to the point where the pain never went away and I couldn't eat anything. I did the surgery and my gallbladder was like yours. It was so full of stones some as big as 8mm. I felt so much better afterwards. Glad to have you back.

[lupethompson]

I'm so thankful you're here. Praying that you health gets better and that you continue to find strength! Wishing you all the best, today and always!!

[kathymcmanus]

Oh, Melissa, I’m so glad to hear that you are doing better! I’ll always be in your audience, no matter what!

[cammierountree]

Melissa, praise the Lord you are still with us! I have empathy as i had a 100% blocked Inferior Vena Cava also had Septic Shock in 2010. Plus many chronic health issues. We get through it, I have faith in God, so i believe that's why im still here. God bless you beautiful, sweet lady. ❤❤❤

[Alexandra]

Mrs Melissa! 🌹You are inspiring! Prayers 🙏🤲 for your health. Many blessings 🙏

[mom-]

You have been through so much. So glad you are finally doing so much better. I don’t know how you kept making videos. God bless you. What a gift to have your Mom with you. It’s so hard when the docs won’t listen. God bless you.

[GlowWithGlo]

I am so glad that you are doing better. I've been here for a long time, as you know. I have chronic pain, so I can relate somewhat. I recommend your channel to everyone and have you listed as one of my favorites on my home page. I have gotten so many products that you have recommended and not one of them has failed me. I am thinking of you and praying for you to stay as healthy as possible. You have been a joy in my life.

[lindasteele]

You're such a beauty... and tough. I'm the one that had the rotted gallbladder... so many stones, had 2 surgeries in 2 days. Lost my one and only, my son, in 2012. Since, I have been diagnosed with 3 autoimmune diseases. Will not take all the drugs they want me to so it is rough. Enough of that... I'm 5'7", 145, that seems to help. I can tell if I gain a pound. You are an inspiration to so many and you are in my prayers. Btw thank you for your comment the other day. Prayers for you and family. ❤🙏

[AlexaCosentino-nt]

Oh dear Melissa, I am so sorry for all you have been through. But thank goodness you are feeling much better and the doctor’s figured it all out to get you well !!
Its so nice to see you here and smiling always enjoy you all these years 🙏❤️🙏