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Not good. I'm supposed to leave the hospital tomorrow.

Hi there, just curious if you go home... Who will manage the wound? Dressing changes? Are they going to send someone like a visiting Rn? I hope they have a plan about it coz the wound needs a lot of cleaning and caring for. You're in pain and recovering so I hope they don't expect ou to do that ... Get well soon and hope this ordeal will end soon. hUgS!

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I'm sending prayers your way. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I have my surgery consult this Thursday and even though it scares me to death after reading about your experience I know I will make it through...just as you will. Stay strong and remember why you are doing this in the first place.

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asifitsthelast - It's obviously a slow process, but you will get there. Think about what you have already endured. You're on your way now!

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Asifitsthelast....how are you? Hoping you are on the road to recovery.

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:-0 I am almost speechless at this. How are you doing? I really hope this is getting better for you. Thank you for posting your experience and keep on keeping on it HAS to get better.

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This photo was taken 2-2. Not trying to gross anyone out I just feel people should see this. I have yet to have a day with out pain. My wound has to stay open and heal from the inside out.

This is not commen! So dont freak out....hard to say right. At this point yes I have lost weight. I never had a true addiction to food. I've just been big my whole life. I dont miss food. I'm never hungry. I'm just out of work way longer than expected.

I will update my profile here soon people. I even have all my costs lol. Anthems website lists everything. I have so much o need to pick a day I have patience.

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Oh and add me people! I appreciate all the support the people on here are amazing!!!

My profile will soon cover me up to this point. I haven't been taking over all pics yet. I've been swollen for so long no pics! Lol.

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Oh and add me people! I appreciate all the support the people on here are amazing!!!

My profile will soon cover me up to this point. I haven't been taking over all pics yet. I've been swollen for so long no pics! Lol.

R you getting better?

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R you getting better?

Yes. Very slowly though bc the wound is so deep. But all the nurses that come to repack me always say it looks meaty lol. Apparently its good that the inside of the hole looks like a fresh cut of meat

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Yes. Very slowly though bc the wound is so deep. But all the nurses that come to repack me always say it looks meaty lol. Apparently its good that the inside of the hole looks like a fresh cut of meat

Yes it looks good, it's better to heal from inside out. Get well soon okay, keeping you in my thoughts! Keep us posted on your progress.

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Yes. Very slowly though bc the wound is so deep. But all the nurses that come to repack me always say it looks meaty lol. Apparently its good that the inside of the hole looks like a fresh cut of meat

So very glad to hear that!

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Yes. Very slowly though bc the wound is so deep. But all the nurses that come to repack me always say it looks meaty lol. Apparently its good that the inside of the hole looks like a fresh cut of meat

You are a trooper!!! Thanks for the update.

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Updated my profile. In a few days ill take my one month pics. I don't see the diff in myself but pics don't lie lol.

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Updated my profile. In a few days ill take my one month pics. I don't see the diff in myself but pics don't lie lol.

I hope you are healing ok....

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