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MAlegant

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A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« on: October 09, 2008, 07:29:23 am »
Hi folks,
I wanted to post this because Brian took it about 2 weeks post-op and he now says it's his favorite picture.  It may have been drugs that caused the dopey smile or the slight facial weakness.  Either way, here it is!
Marci

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 07:36:48 am »
Marci:

Thanks for the picture!  You look quite winsome and not 'dopey' at all.  :)

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 08:44:33 am »
Marci~
GREAT pic!  I'm so glad you shared it with us!

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 08:58:59 am »
hey girlie....I think you look GREAT ;)
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2008, 09:03:58 am »
Marci-

You look Mahhhvelous, darling!  And your smile looks fabulous!

Thanks for sharing.

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2008, 09:35:17 am »
What surgery?? You look awesome!
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2008, 09:41:21 am »
Gawd you look great, did you have facial palsy????
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2008, 09:46:37 am »
Jazz,
No, just slight weakness.  My right side was pulling back and my eyebrow was not symmetrical, but it's hardly noticeable.  I still can't whistle--when I can do that I'll know all is well.  And if I can't ever whistle again I guess I'll have to figure out another way to hail a taxi.  :D
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2008, 10:30:16 am »
Marci,

If this is how you look on a "bad" day, remind me not to stand next to you on a "good" day.

You look great!

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2008, 10:37:22 am »
Lori~
I wouldn't even want to stand next to her on a bad day - except that we would have lots of fun whispering - on my left side, of course!!   ;)

K   ;D
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2008, 10:47:34 am »
AAARRRRR!!!!! Our Marci-wench be a comely lassie indeed! As are all of the crew of the PBW! She be sportin' the crew colors as well! Pink and pinker!

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2008, 10:52:06 am »
You are all so sweet.  And to think I was afraid of posting that picture......
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2008, 10:56:31 am »
That was only 2 weeks post-op, Marci?!?  You truly look great!  Thanks so much for posting it.

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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2008, 05:18:35 pm »
Hi Cheri,
Yes, I was definitely holding on to that chair!  I'm glad to see you posting!  Are you in Seton Hall yet?  Or still in the hospital?  How are you feeling?
Best,
Marci
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Re: A post-surgery picture that my husband took
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2008, 08:21:37 pm »
Wow!! You look great!!  Dopey or not, it is a truly awesome smile ;D ;D

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