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« on: May 01, 2008, 02:05:40 PM »
my throat gets slit next Thursday by the Rifleman
I will be there for 5 - 7 days. I go to dialysis Wed and right after that I go to the hospital.
They are keeping me the night before surgery...I thought that was rather odd.
my surgeon looks like the Rifleman and he is extremely nice and considered the best
I am afraid, no one can find a freakin' vein for the IV and they love to dig and that hurts.
My husband is going to have a cow, I am placing Slugger in boarding care. She is old and everytime I am gone, she disappears for awhile.
She is a black cat with no tail and she doesn't weight 10 lbs..... that's where my rebate is going.....
I will miss you guys, it seems like I spend every waking hour at "D" or at "IHD".
and I'll be asleep and some stupid nurse will take my BP on the wrong arm......it happened once...
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2008, 02:25:39 PM »
twirl, I'm so sorry. Why are they keeping you in the hospital for 5-7 days? That seems like a long time for your surgery. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. It won't be the same around here without you.  :cuddle; Keep us posted.
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2008, 02:27:02 PM »
Oh Twirl.  I'll be think think thinking of you next Thursday and will miss you here while you're in hospital.  It's always reassuring to know that your surgeon has a good reputation.  May as well be sliced by the best and forget the rest.  Can you wrap your arm in that yellow caution police tape to keep the nurses away?

I'll be metaphorically sitting with you all day next Thursday.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2008, 02:37:06 PM »
twirl, Washington Hospital Center had some red gauze that I wrap around Len's arm. The nurses in the OR thought it was a great idea. Ask if they have any.
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2008, 05:12:03 PM »
Good recovery and good luck!   :2thumbsup; :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2008, 06:51:08 PM »
Best wishes for speedy recover.  We will be thinking of you and missing you :grouphug;
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2008, 07:08:46 PM »
Good luck Twirl hope all goes well :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2008, 07:12:18 PM »
Hang in there, twirl.  I'll be thinking about you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2008, 08:56:35 PM »
Twirl,
you are in my prayers for a fast recovery. :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2008, 09:00:41 PM »
i'll miss you while your gone.
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« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2008, 11:13:16 PM »
Twirl ,I wish you all the very best - good surgery, speedy recovery and decent hospital food! You know we all love you and will all be thinking of you, please hurry back and let us know how you are.  Sending lots of love and hugs  :grouphug; :cuddle; :grouphug; :cuddle; and here's old Sluffbunny to keep you company next week  :bunny: I don't give him to just anyone you know xx
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2008, 11:16:50 PM »

shoot twirl... who's gonna be the official baton goddess while you're gone?
I hope all goes well and you're back soon!  :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2008, 02:49:42 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2008, 03:23:52 PM »
My thoughts are with you! I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
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