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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Surgery/Recovery  |
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
22944 Posts

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Posted - May 16 2011 : 9:34:50 PM
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Hi ladies!
Well, recovery is coming along nicely. Mom was here for surgery and the day after. She took Nora to Wyoming with her for yesterday and today and Nora comes home tomorrow afternoon. I haven't had much to eat since Monday evening, but tonight I had some MJF Bare Burrito a little more watered down than normal and it was Perfect! It tasted so good and filled my tummy up. I am not choking on my pills anymore so I think the swelling is starting to go down. I am running 2 humidifiers in my room constantly, and luckily it has been raining all weel so the ambient humidity is pretty high too. I have been downing tons of water and a little ginger ale. All told if I am not sleeping I am sipping away at a tall glass of water.
I am pretty exhausted still. I sleep a lot. I am surprised at how much energy this has taken out of me. I know some of it is sedation from the pain pills but I was not prepared for being so tired. Luckily the pain has been manageable.
The doctor called today to tell me the pathology of my tonsils came in. It shows that I had a chronic infection of the tonsils that was active at the time of surgery. I am so glad those things are gone!
Anyway- your conintued positive thoughts and prayers are so greatly appreciated. I love you all and am so thankful to have such wonderful people in my life.
Love-
Alee
Hi Ladies!
Tomorrow afternoon my tonsils and I are going to be parting company. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I have a long recovery ahead of me. I am expecting be on leave from work for about 3 weeks. I am just ready for this to be over and done with! I am so worn out from being sick all the time.
Mom is coming up to help me with Nora and then Nora is going to spend a couple day at my mom's house in Wyoming.
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Heartbroken farmgirl
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604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 16 2011 : 9:43:54 PM
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I will be praying for you. I was thinking of you this morning. I'll pray surgery goes well, and you recover so quickly, you can turn most of your leave into vacation! (((Hugs)))
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
    
5602 Posts

Annika
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 03:25:05 AM
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Alee! you know you are in my thoughts and I'm wishing you a safe surgery, a swift recovery and a much healthier future! *Hugs*
Annika Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 04:34:16 AM
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Alee, Prayers to you sister. Swift recovery and feeling better soon!
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I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
22944 Posts

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Posted - May 17 2011 : 05:39:36 AM
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Thank you ladies! I am nervous but deciding to just go with the flow. I will put myself in the surgeon's hands and fretting isn't going to do one thing except get my adrenaline pumping. I say that now before I go in- but I think all will be good.
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
  
194 Posts
Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 05:46:16 AM
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You will be in my thoughts and prayers... eat love of ice cream :) and feel better soon!
Farmgirl Sister #2974 ~ http://notsosweettea.blogspot.com/
"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears"
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
   
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 06:14:01 AM
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Praying for you Alee!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
    
528 Posts

Karin
Nashville
In
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 06:35:44 AM
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Praying for you Alee for a successful surgery (I'm sure it will be) and a quick recovery.
Karin Farmgirl #2708
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 07:06:18 AM
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i too have you in my prayers..i was 5 when my tonsils moved out-ice cream and yogurt will feel good!rest up.... hugs, sister!!!
Farmgirl # 2139 ~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 09:47:30 AM
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You are in my prayers Alee! I hope everything goes well today and that you will recover quickly and safely.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 6:15:59 PM
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Hi Alee,
I know you might not feel up to reading this but if you need anything please let me know. I will be out of the area this weekend but could drop by and bring you anything you need. I know how draining surgery can be. I believe I sent you my phone number through email just last month.
 I wish you well and a fast recovery.
Please let us know how you are doing.
Madelynne
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 7:45:39 PM
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Thank you Madelynne! You are awesome! I might take you up on that offer! My mom is in town today and tomorrow and then my sister maybe coming in on Friday. I will keep you up to date with what is going on.
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 17 2011 : 8:14:05 PM
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Alee- Hoping you are feeling good after surgery- thoughts and prayers sent your way for a very speedy recovery! Farmgirl Hugs,
~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
   
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 8:26:22 PM
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Here's to a speedy recovery......and enjoy your icecream!
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2305 Posts

Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
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Posted - May 18 2011 : 06:49:58 AM
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I hope you are feeling a bit better today. Are you out of the hospital? Sending healing energy your way.
Holly
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1407 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1407 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2011 : 08:51:28 AM
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Good to know you are feeling well. Wishing you lots of sunshine and no allergy problems.
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
960 Posts

Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - May 18 2011 : 11:11:35 AM
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Alee, I just saw this post - glad your surgery is over. I will be praying for a very speedy recovery and total healing (no more being sick :) ) Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Posted - May 18 2011 : 3:01:21 PM
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Thank you very much everyone! The good thoughts and prayers mean the world to me. I am feeling pretty good today all things considered. I have quite a bit of swelling that is making my pills hard to swallow, but other than that I am just very sleepy and ready to take advantage of the rest everyone is offering me.
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - May 18 2011 : 6:38:41 PM
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Sleep well! Usually in two or three days you'll feel back to normal. Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor "In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
22944 Posts

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Posted - May 19 2011 : 07:22:04 AM
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Thank you ladies! I am on my second full day of recovery. I am trying to stay hydrated but it hard to want to keep swallowing. After certain point it hurts less so I am trying to break through that point and stay there. I do get tired a lot and the doctor said I was quite run down. He said I had a constant infection to the point where I did not even notice it anymore. He said that had become my new normal which isn't good. I am so glad those things are out. I can already tell that once everything is all healed my life is going to be much better for it. I am tired of wasting all my time being sick!
But I am dearly loving this time at home too! I need all this rest and I don't feel too guilty in taking it! LOL :)
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - May 19 2011 : 3:13:03 PM
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You're in my thoughts, Alee. Please don't feel even a teensy bit guilty for taking the rest you need. Just think how lovely it will be when you get to your happy newer normal :-) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
22944 Posts

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Posted - May 19 2011 : 10:34:51 PM
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Thank you Mara! I appreciate the love and support! I am feeling a bit "rougher" today. I have been sleeping a lot and feel a bit muzzy headed. Doug made me soup and I ate quite a bit- which in turn upset my stomach since I am not really used to food anymore- All I have had since Monday night was a few quick bites of chicken and a strawberry milkshake. Everything else has been liquids. I tried eatting Jello and pudding and my body just did not like those ideas at all.
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - May 21 2011 : 07:05:58 AM
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I've missed this post until now, too, Alee. So glad you're feeling a bit better - it won't be like this forever. Hang in there. I'll be praying for you! <<Just keep thinking how great you'll be looking in a bathing suit! :)>> Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Surgery/Recovery  |
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