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[Mary Jo]

Hi Anita,

I continue to do well. Thanks for checking. Today is 12 days post-op. Out of the 6 drains I have 2 still in. Both in my abdomen. I understand these are usually the last to go. Tomorrow I go to see the doc and hoping that one abdominal drain will be removed. I highly doubt both though. Hopefully by the end of next week they are all gone. Oh well.......they are a pain, that I'll say, but it could surely could be way worse. Since Thurs., I am walking outside 2 miles each day (1 mile in the a.m. and 1 in the p.m.) and that gives a sense of normalcy. Naturally I'm not to the power-walking/jogging phase and am sure that will be awhile BUT I'm happy to be doing so well that even that amount of walking and a slower walk makes me happy. I have to keep reminding myself that eventually I will be back to my normal - wild and crazy self - and this recovery stuff will be over. Patience Mary Jo...patience....patience.....patience (something I lack)

In answer to your question about doc recommendations for my friend......no I didn't get any. I thought it was worth a try though.

Have a nice evening Anita...

Mary Jo

[Leslie's sister]

Mary Jo

I have not been too diligent in checking this website lately. with the kids out of school we are on the go all the time. I have kept up with you via my sister and now reading this thread see that you are doing wonderful. I am so thankful. I can tell by all the posts that everyone loves you so much and so many have been here supporting you during your recovery. You sound wonderful and so excited and healing so quickly.

Congratulations on a very successful surgery and quick recovery.

Your sister,

Lisa

[Mary Jo]

Thanks Leslie....Yes, I truly feel blessed and am very thankful that all is well.

Love to you and Leslie

Mary Jo