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Just updating everyone. I think I'm doing good, I mean the pain is definitely still there when I breathe but I'm takin it day by day. A physical therapist came by earlier and had me get out of my bed for the first time and walk over to a recliner and they want me to sit here as long as possible. It's actually not uncomfortable at all, so I think I'll be fine. Dr is still unsure on how long I will be in the hospital but I can expect to be out of work for a few weeks.. *sigh*

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Glad to hear it dear. How are you doing on fluids and Protein? I'm sucking! My docs advice....eat anything you can keep down. I don't care if it's ice cream, just do it! Sadly I have zero. Interest in ice cream lol.

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Glad to hear it dear. How are you doing on fluids and Protein? I'm sucking! My docs advice....eat anything you can keep down. I don't care if it's ice cream' date=' just do it! Sadly I have zero. Interest in ice cream lol.

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Hi I as well am having trouble meeting my.liquid goals. I tried SF popsicles and there are way to sweet..I have watered down crystal light and ice chip that is all I can tolerate... But I know this shall pass soon. We all.need to hang in there.

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I'm sorry to hear that your in the hospital. Praying you have a quick and total recovery!

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Glad to hear it dear. How are you doing on fluids and Protein? I'm sucking! My docs advice....eat anything you can keep down. I don't care if it's ice cream' date=' just do it! Sadly I have zero. Interest in ice cream lol.

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I'm getting in as much as possible. I'm usually really tired/doped up on pain meds so I don't get in nearly as much as I need but it's been a crazy past few days

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Surgery was 8/20. This past Monday 8/27 I presented to the ER with pain in my rib cage area on my back and that sides associated shoulder when I breathe. They did a CT chest..multiple blood clots. I'll be in the hospital for a minimum of 5-7 days. Can't believe this happened to me. I Pray that none of you experience this.

Bless you heart... I was sleeved on 8/9/2012 and had no problems so far...saying a prayer for your recovery... God Bless.

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How's it going today kimberlee?

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I'm doing alright today. I was finally able to do some feminine pampering things my mom helped me I think it kinda changed my overall demeanor in a certain sense. Pain is still there and I don't really have any new news other than my Coumadin levels are high so theyre not giving me a pill again today. My doc is on vacation this weekend and will either be back tomorrow or Monday...I will hopefully be transferred to a regular floor and out of the ICU.

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I'm doing alright today. I was finally able to do some feminine pampering things my mom helped me I think it kinda changed my overall demeanor in a certain sense. Pain is still there and I don't really have any new news other than my Coumadin levels are high so theyre not giving me a pill again today. My doc is on vacation this weekend and will either be back tomorrow or Monday...I will hopefully be transferred to a regular floor and out of the ICU.

I am glad to hear you are doing better.

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I'm doing alright today. I was finally able to do some feminine pampering things my mom helped me I think it kinda changed my overall demeanor in a certain sense. Pain is still there and I don't really have any new news other than my Coumadin levels are high so theyre not giving me a pill again today. My doc is on vacation this weekend and will either be back tomorrow or Monday...I will hopefully be transferred to a regular floor and out of the ICU.

I meant tomorrow or Tuesday, btw. And thanks everyone.

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I had my surgery on 8/9/12 and have not not had any problems till about two days ago. I started with right flank pain, I talked to the nurse and she said I was probably exercing to much. All I've done for excercise is walk on the tread mill for a hour at 2.0 to 3.0 mph. Needless to say I didn't go to the gym the last two days but I did take a 15 min stroll in my neighborhood today. However, on Friday night my throat started hurting. I slep til 2pm on Sat, thank gosh for my husband, he kept the kids out of my hair. This morning was 10x worse my chest is super heavy, when I breath in it hurts and I have a cough that keeps bringing up green chunks, yuk! It's also making my head pound! Of course, I am paranoid because of the recent surgery, I don't wanna end up with pneumonia or blood clots from being in active but at the same time I'm embarrassed to go to the doctors. I'm sure it's just a cold but after reading your story and just knowing all the different complications I am worrying terribly. I know my senario is nothing like yours but I still can't help but worry.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if you were on Iv fluids? I don't remember reading that. Thank you for all of the updates, EVERYONE IS ROOTING FOR YOU TO HAVE A COMPLETE AND SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!!

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Was there a lot of coughing associated with this. I have tightness but not extreme pain. I too had surgery on 8.21

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I was also sleeved on 8/21. For the two nites and 3 full days that I was in the hospital I was given breathing treatments every 6 hours. And of course I had to do that crazy spidometer (sp?). I'm doing ok with breathing even though last week I caught my sisters cold. :(.

Did you guys get the breathing treatment?

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I had my surgery on 8/9/12 and have not not had any problems till about two days ago. I started with right flank pain' date=' I talked to the nurse and she said I was probably exercing to much. All I've done for excercise is walk on the tread mill for a hour at 2.0 to 3.0 mph. Needless to say I didn't go to the gym the last two days but I did take a 15 min stroll in my neighborhood today. However, on Friday night my throat started hurting. I slep til 2pm on Sat, thank gosh for my husband, he kept the kids out of my hair. This morning was 10x worse my chest is super heavy, when I breath in it hurts and I have a cough that keeps bringing up green chunks, yuk! It's also making my head pound! Of course, I am paranoid because of the recent surgery, I don't wanna end up with pneumonia or blood clots from being in active but at the same time I'm embarrassed to go to the doctors. I'm sure it's just a cold but after reading your story and just knowing all the different complications I am worrying terribly. I know my senario is nothing like yours but I still can't help but worry.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if you were on Iv fluids? I don't remember reading that. Thank you for all of the updates, EVERYONE IS ROOTING FOR YOU TO HAVE A COMPLETE AND SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!![/quote']

Tryan, I was also sleeved on 8/9 and on day 10 developed a sinus infection that I am just now getting over.. I would go to your reg doctor for antibiotics and cough meds.. I've been trying to rest as much as possible but I'm also a teacher that started back to school the day the infection started. Don't let it get worse!!

Kim-- keeping u in my prayers and I hope you have a speedy recovery!!

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