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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: ghenier27 on October 27, 2009, 01:25:19 pm

Title: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: ghenier27 on October 27, 2009, 01:25:19 pm

Hello to all my friends, It is hard to believe it has been just 1 week since my surgery! I am doing unbelieveable. I am walking outside on my second day home. Fours days later I am riding in the car. I had my surgery and I was held in recovery for almost 3 days. They couldn't find a room for me. I was like everyone says- very sick on the stomich and that is being kind when I say that. My tumor was imbeded in the bone but they got it all, and with no facial issues to speak of. I also lost 26 pounds as well, not much on eating. I consider this all to me a blessing for me and that that God was doing some wonderful work here. I get my stitches out this thursday! I just cann't tell you how fast this recovery is going. I am going to try to post photos at some point. My scared is about 10-12 inches long. And I am down to 2  1/2 pain tablets per day. My vision is also good and I have been trying to catch up on my tv shows. Many thanks for all your prayers. I promise to let you know more later. Debi

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: ppearl214 on October 27, 2009, 01:28:44 pm

Debi

it is with extreme pleasure that I move this post/thread to the "Post Treatment" forum, as you are now... a ..... POSTIE! :) Well done!  Congrats and let's just get you well!

speedy recovery to you .... sounds like you are on that path! :)

Well done!
Phyl

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: Kiwi Don on October 27, 2009, 02:37:37 pm

Hi Debi,

Glad to have you back, sounds like all is going really well, remember to take those breaks and keep us informed.

All the best for your continuing speedy recovery

Don

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: Jim Scott on October 27, 2009, 02:44:00 pm

Hi, Debbi - and congratulations on your successful AN surgery and brisk recuperation!  I'm thrilled when I learn about these great recoveries following successful AN surgery.  While every AN surgery patient doesn't have an identical experience, your 'AN journey' is turning out to be inspirational.  Well done - but don't push yourself into a set-back.  It can happen.  Rest as needed.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: lawmama on October 27, 2009, 03:57:38 pm

YIPPY, Debbi!!! 

I am so excited to hear that you are doing so well.  You are such a trooper to march through this with such strength and such a fantastic attitude to boot.  I agree with Jim that your experience is positively inspirational.  Here's to a speedy recovery!   ;D

Lyn

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: Vivian B. on October 27, 2009, 04:29:49 pm

Hi Debbi,

What a great success story and recovery. It must be great to have it over with. Keep up the speedy recovery.

Vivian

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: leapyrtwins on October 27, 2009, 07:50:52 pm

Debi -

great to hear from you - and so soon, too  ;D

Sounds like things are going very well for you - but don't forget to get plenty of rest and don't overdo it.

Welcome to the land of posties!!  ;D

Jan

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: Omaschwannoma on October 28, 2009, 06:20:03 am

Debbi,

Glad to see you have posted and doing very, very well!  Many blessings to you and much success to you in the future. 

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: moe on October 28, 2009, 12:29:54 pm

Wow Debi!
You rocked it! Now just continue the slow easy pace with lots of rests/fluids/gentle walks.
You'll know when you over do it.
Congratulations!
Maureen

Title: Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
Post by: Adrienne on November 02, 2009, 11:56:44 pm

YAY!!!  Just saw this now, and I'm so happy for you Debi!  SOOOOOOOO glad that you have that behind you, and all went well.  I hope you continue to heal so well.

Wonderful!

Adrienne