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MattyBoy100
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« on: December 02, 2006, 03:42:50 PM »
I had my chest catheter removed last night.  I kind of miss it now it's gone cos after 4 months we became kind of ... ATTACHED!
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2006, 06:49:03 PM »
Quote from: MattyBoy100 on December 02, 2006, 03:42:50 PM
I had my chest catheter removed last night.  I kind of miss it now it's gone cos after 4 months we became kind of ... ATTACHED!

That sounds painful -- hope it wasn't.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2006, 09:56:02 PM »
Very good move!  Much less chance of infection.
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2006, 11:46:26 PM »
Sounds great Mattyboy!
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2006, 12:35:24 AM »
I had mine removed Thursday the 30th.  I have stitches.  Do you Matt?
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2006, 10:06:14 AM »
Yes, I am all stitched, can't shower for a week either cos not allowed to get chest area wet.
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2006, 11:00:38 AM »
Quote from: Rerun on December 03, 2006, 12:35:24 AM
I had mine removed Thursday the 30th.  I have stitches.  Do you Matt?

Missed that Rerun, congratulations to you too.
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