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Continuing in prayer for u Andrew. Take care and keep listening to ur body, u did well w that. Glad ur feeling better. Let us know whenever u can how ur progressing:). Your December buddy.

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Andrew, I can not imagine how scary this situation is for you. I will keep you in my prayers for a quick and safe resolution to whatever problem you are having. Keep calm and when you are able, check back in with us to update us on your progress.

Wishing you the best.

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So sorry to hear this, Andrew! Hang in there and keep us updated!

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So sorry to hear about this! Sending good thoughts your way, please do keep us posted.

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resting comfortably in my room and feeling good..

Andrew

sorry you had to have another surgery - but if thats what it took to fix things...........

continue your good healthy recovery :)

things improving day by day :)

pretty cool coming to this board as a newbie, and receiving all this love JUST FOR YOU!!!! :)

who deserves it more?? ;)

best wishes in starting your healthier, happier, longer life with your new BFF, the sleeve!!!!

lets get this party started!!!!! ;)

good wishes being sent your way :)

kathy

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Andrew hoping your better now. We are all sending prayers & well wishes.

God bless!

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Thinking about you! How scary, glad to hear they got you taken care of stat! Where was the bleeding coming from? Liver? Take care keep us updated!

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Andrew, my sleeve day friend, so glad you are doing better! And that your sleeve is ok. Continue posting your updates...you have a big group out here sending positive thoughts to you.

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Glad you made it to the hospital and as Kathy said that is too bad about another surgery to fix the bleeding, but I'm certainly glad they were able to go fix what was wrong. Also great news that your staple line is in excellent shape.

I hope the road to recovery is much easier from here on out.

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So sorry this happened to you! Glad to hear your 2nd surgery went well! Best wishes to you!

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I hope and hope that this is the end of your troubles...But know this that if it is not you will still make it. You will be successful. And it will be worth it....

I know it does not feel like it right now but this will pass too..Thank goodness your sleeve staples are okay....That takes a load off my mind regarding your condition.....

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Andrew, during my surgery my spleen started bleeding and I needed a blood transfusion. Thankfully it was during the surgery and not after so I didn't need a 2nd surgery like you, but my recovery has been totally uneventful. I'm 8 months post op, 73 lbs down with only 9 left until goal. I promise thinks will only get better from here!

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Hoping for the best! Very curious what caused your bleeding, for us post op any info to be aware of will be helpful to look out for! Blessings your way!

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Thank you to everyone for your concern and positive thoughts. I'm told that I'm healing well and will go home tomorrow.

The surgeon could not find the source of the bleeding as it had stopped by the time he went in there. He checked my spleen and staple line and all good.

Trying to keep a positive attitude but I'm having some difficulty. I was so positive post op for 4 days.

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So glad to hear surgery went well and you're headed home tomorrow!!! You're in my thoughts and prayers!!!

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