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I think meeting each other brings us closer together and not feeling so isolated. We all know we are not alone in this battle. But, we are doing something to better our lives. We all need buddies or as my husband calls us belly buddies.

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I'll be happy to see u Bree.

Afa PMing, sheesh. What a ruckus. It's nothing honestly. I explained above. I'm much too tired to write up a thorough review so I just quickly sent a brief message. Scsleever did a very good job of describing things I mentioned that didn't write out on the thread. Dont over think things.

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I think we could cut Amy a break... They just tore out her insides. She hasn't exactly kept her journey private... Hence the thread! lol Give her a few days, I'm sure she'll fill everyone in when she's up to it. We can be a supportive group but we sure can be a pack of wolves if we don't get what we want, when we want it! ;)

Rohler, I give you a pass since you leave tomorrow! Lol :)

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Amy keep doing what your doing! You have helped me so much with your post. Thank you!!!!!!

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I'll be happy to see u Bree.

Afa PMing' date=' sheesh. What a ruckus. It's nothing honestly. I explained above. I'm much too tired to write up a thorough review so I just quickly sent a brief message. Scsleever did a very good job of describing things I mentioned that didn't write out on the thread. Dont over think things.

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Poor Amy! I'm glad that I didn't even check in on this website while I was in the hospital!

Sorry guys but I was to BUSY being in pain and really tired....

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Yeah, I like you people but I plan on ignoring the crap outta you ;) I mean that in the most loving way possible! Haha

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There were a few ants in my bathroom at INT hospital :) Other than that it was clean though, there was a window in the bathroom so I think that's probably where they were coming in. Thankfully I never had to deal with unhelpful nurses, that would suck. I would push the little button and they'd be there in 20 seconds.

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There's no button.

I'm also on my iPod and my thumbs are going just as fast as they can. Lol. I hate typing out Long posts

Basically minor inconveniences mentioned above , ready for a change was super helpful the whole time and still are. Meli is the coordinator at the Marriott. Rosie is the coordinator at mi doctor.

Now that I'm back at the hotel feeling better and have been able to think on things, I'd have to change My rating to a 4 out if 5. Yeah. I do wish that mi dr. Was in a nicer part of town with far less honking. ( I e not right by the border. Noise noise noise)

Now can we all be friends again?

Any questions, ask away and I'll answer publicly. Since I don't feel like I got backed over by a truck now.

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Um, yes Amy, do they give two pillows or just one? And what about the thread count of the hospital gowns?? I heard they are not unlike burlap. I must have high thread count cotton!

Oh and where there small children trying to sell you chicklets in the hallway when you where laying out there naked??

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There's no button.

I'm also on my iPod and my thumbs are going just as fast as they can. Lol. I hate typing out Long posts

Basically minor inconveniences mentioned above ' date=' ready for a change was super helpful the whole time and still are. Meli is the coordinator at the Marriott. Rosie is the coordinator at mi doctor.

Now that I'm back at the hotel feeling better and have been able to think on things, I'd have to change My rating to a 4 out if 5. Yeah. I do wish that mi dr. Was in a nicer part of town with far less honking. ( I e not right by the border. Noise noise noise)

Now can we all be friends again?

Any questions, ask away and I'll answer publicly. Since I don't feel like I got backed over by a truck now.[/quote']

The taxis honk to let people know they are coming if they need a ride. There was honking going on the entire time I was down there from the Marriott to the hospital, lol! I was wondering what the heck was wrong with everybody. I just thought they were not courteous drivers

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Hahaha I was told the honking was angry drivers wanting across the border. I asked of the honking helps. Thy said no.

Laura I had to make myself not LOL right then. You should know better. Ow! You're a hoot!

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Oh Amy' date=' I am so proud, you are one of us at last![/quote']

Aw. Thanks. :)

Is it silly that I feel like a stronger person after all this!?

But I don't feel different. Lol. Except the holes on my belly and the tiny sips. And super schnoz and I'm tolerating all things well. Gatorade cold, Jello was Blech, Water, although it tastes like bpa. Hahaha. Warm, cold. Maybe this changes when my sleeves swelling goes down?

The first thing I said was "was I really sleeved?" But I think it was drugs. I was up and moving all around and then it hit me. Bam! Aw crud. I should stand over the sink for a moment. And then maybe sleep. Maybe for 5 days. ;) no such luck.

Anyway, I'm at the mariott and a friend I met here and a vst er are supposed to go to Walmart but I don't know what floor she's on. She's a lurker. If you're lurking, please pm me. I'm all alone. Lol

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