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suboo73

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Joebloggs Update
« on: March 11, 2009, 03:55:06 am »
Here is a brief note from JB's friend Aimee.  Sounds like JB is doing well!
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JB gave me your email address so I could pass on news about her AN surgery.  I've literally just heard that it went really well - they got all the tumour out and the facial nerve should be fine.  She's still in Recovery right now; I won't be able to see her until she's in the High Dependency Unit in a couple of hours, but I'll keep you posted on how she's going.

What a relief!!

Cheerio,
Aime
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Thank you Aime!  Great news!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2009, 06:43:13 am »
More news from Aimee...

JB is in the High Dependency Unit (don't you love that fancy name!) and having the 'first three days don't count' syndrome - swelling, nausea, dizziness, eating ice chips, and not really with it just yet.  BUT - Aimee also said that the surgeons are very happy with the results and no facial paralysis!

Aimee is a great friend to be there with JB - THANK YOU Aimee!

All our thoughts and prayers out to you, JB!
Sincerely,
Sue
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2009, 06:56:04 am »
Wonderful news!  I've been pacing the site and just found the new thread.  Give her my best wishes for being up and around in no time.
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2009, 07:01:15 am »
So great to hear - thank Aimee for quick and informative updates.  Way to go JB!!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 07:33:57 am »
Great to hear she's through the surgery!  Thanks for passing on Aimee's updates, Sue!  Will be watching for further news later.

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 08:55:55 am »
Thanks Aimee for the update. Thanks Sue for passing it on. Thanks Internet for making it possible. :)

Atta girl JB. Won't be long now.

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2009, 09:19:16 am »
Send pics!
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2009, 09:49:34 am »
Fabulous news.  Keep us posted
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2009, 10:55:02 am »
Thanks Aime - that is good news to hear!  I hope we'll hear even more soon!

Tell her I said "good on ya'!".

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2009, 11:20:03 am »
Yay JB!  Thanks for the updates Aimee.  Please tell JB "good on ya" from me too. 
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2009, 02:57:15 pm »
Thanks to Aimee and Sue for the updates.

I'm so pleased to learn the effervescent JB came through the surgery O.K. and seems to be doing well, with no facial nerve involvement.  I'm sure she'll be out of the 'High Dependency Unit' quickly as that lady doesn't seem to be the high dependency type.  :)

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2009, 05:07:54 pm »
Yea!  Great news!  Keep the updates coming!  Thanks for doing the updates for us Sue (and Aimee).

Regards,
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2009, 09:08:47 pm »
Thanks so much for the note.  Congratulations JB!  You are strong and doing great!  I am so happy to hear you are doing so well!  You are in my thoughts this week!  Wishing you wellness, Karen
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2009, 01:11:49 pm »
I have not had any recent updates for JB.  I am hoping 'no news is good news' applys.

JB - Here's my thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery.
We are all thinking of you.

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2009, 04:39:20 pm »
JB:   Glad to hear all is well from Aimee.   You are going to feel quite fatigued,
so take it easy.   Take 'little' walks, & nap when your body tells you to.
It took me a couple of months before I could go back to work, but we're
all different,  sounds like you may be 'up & at 'em' sooner than me !

Continued healing my friend,  keep a peaceful heart. 

Always good thoughts,   Nancy
« Last Edit: March 13, 2009, 07:52:43 pm by nancyann »
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