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Mon, 2009-12-14 12:59 — steve kadel

hey all,

i am finally able to sit at computer and type. the surgery was successful and i get the path reports back today or tomorrow. it was 7 hrs on table and lost of recovery time. now it's just the slow road back. may try to knit a little today...in between naps and pain killers :)

update of update: knitting again. although the first effort had to be frogged (not much work was lost) got rid of catheter. now have to figure out where the shut of valve is :) happy to be back and grateful for all the support

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Wed, 2009-12-16 03:27 — davidUK
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Glad you're out the other

Glad you're out the other side. Take care of yourself.

DAvid

Tue, 2009-12-15 07:50 — scottly
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I'm sure that slow road will

I'm sure that slow road will go more quickly then you can imagine. Rest well and get better soon.

Mon, 2009-12-14 22:42 — ronhuber
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You need a lovely soft hand

You need a lovely soft hand knitted shawl to crawl under. Thanks for the update and I am so happy things are going ok.

Mon, 2009-12-14 17:25 — chipsir
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Don't over do it and enjoy

Don't over do it and enjoy the quiet time, the knitting will always be there. Cups of lovely hot sweet tea and naps ...... oh how wonderful....except for the circumstances.
Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Mon, 2009-12-14 17:00 — MMario
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Naps and pain killers are

Naps and pain killers are good things. I am now staple free and will be able to nap in a COMFORTABLE position.

Wed, 2009-12-16 23:29 — steve kadel
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i lose the catheter and the

i lose the catheter and the staples tomorrow. yay to comfort

all i know of love, is love is all there is

Tue, 2009-12-15 02:40 — knitmaniac

Glad to know you are also

Glad to know you are also recovering well.

Tue, 2009-12-15 15:56 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Me, too. --- Books,

Me, too. --- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Mon, 2009-12-14 15:23 — Asplund
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Thanks for the update - so

Thanks for the update - so good to know it's getting better! All the best!

Mon, 2009-12-14 15:16 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Good to hear your on the

Good to hear your on the road to recovery, Steve. Glad it went okay and hope the paths are all good news. Have a grand time knitting. Looking forward to hearing that you're completely healed and okay. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Mon, 2009-12-14 15:12 — Buck Strong
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I love naps. Too bad you're

I love naps. Too bad you're taking them under these circumstances. Cumffy pillow and a blanky, that's where it's at.

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