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I will try to keep this short but I need your well wishes and prayers.

I went to my follow up appointment and complained of pain and not being able to breathe. Surgeon wanted me to come back next day for ct scan but i asked to be able to go to the hospital down the street for that (versus another 2.5 hr drive). So I go in first thing Friday and... well here I was afraid of having Pneumonia when I actually had a pocket of "something" above my liver among other little things. They spoke w/ my Surgeon and then put in a drain. They took out 100 cc's then and since then its been a total of 205cc's and counting... I feel like Iron man with a huge piece of equipment in my upper torso. They were going to grow a culture over the weekend to see whats going on. I had white blood cells but no "bacteria". So my body was/ is working hard to kick something's ass.

Pray this is a speed bump only and that I will be back on regular healing course soon!!! Thanks Everyone.

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Oh my!! Sounds scary but I am so glad you are getting it taken care of!! Sending you lots and lots of positive healing energy and praying you get well very soon. Please keep us updated!!

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Oh that's too bad, all good thoughts coming your way for a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

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I'm thinking of you, sorry your going through this.

keep me posted, you know I'm up late if you want to talk

take care, get better

xoxoxo

robin

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Thinking of you!

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So sorry Goofyspice!! my prayers and thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery!! Please keep us updated !! Hang in there!

kelli

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I will try to keep this short but I need your well wishes and prayers.

I went to my follow up appointment and complained of pain and not being able to breathe. Surgeon wanted me to come back next day for ct scan but i asked to be able to go to the hospital down the street for that (versus another 2.5 hr drive). So I go in first thing Friday and... well here I was afraid of having Pneumonia when I actually had a pocket of "something" above my liver among other little things. They spoke w/ my Surgeon and then put in a drain. They took out 100 cc's then and since then its been a total of 205cc's and counting... I feel like Iron man with a huge piece of equipment in my upper torso. They were going to grow a culture over the weekend to see whats going on. I had white blood cells but no "bacteria". So my body was/ is working hard to kick something's ass.

Pray this is a speed bump only and that I will be back on regular healing course soon!!! Thanks Everyone.

GS:

Sending prayers from our mouths to God's ear for a quick, complete and miraculous recovery for you. Keep believing -- "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen." I'm holding you up in prayer and standing with you in faith!

E

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Hi GoofySpice, thanks for checking in though it's not all good news. However, it sounds like you are getting the medical attention you need - so glad to hear that. I'm also glad to know you acted once you felt something wasn't right.

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery sooner rather than later. Blessing & Hugs!!

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Prayers for you and best wishes on a speedy recovery. I had abscesses in my abdomen and pelvic cavity after my revision. I had drains placed, and had lots of antibiotics that helped resolve them 100%. It is painful and uncomfortable with the drains, and I hope you feel better soon.

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