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Surgery in 2 hours!!

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On my way to the hospital friends, looking forward to a successful surgery and recovery. I hope to talk to you guys sometime later. Thanks for all your support

Mark
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      Everything went well I just had really bad gas pains on my left abdomen area and shoulders when I breathe in. Everyone keeps saying it’s normal but I always wonder if it’s a leak. I can’t even sleep o

    • Mark P3
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      Getting discharged today. Had a little swelling near the biggest incision site but I’m assuming that normal and the nurse also confirmed it. Not much of an appetite but I’ll stay as hydrated as possib

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      Tiny. My largest one is just over an inch and the smallest looks like a pin prick. I’m guessing in a year I won’t be able to find them.

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    So exciting! I wish you well!!!!!

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    Woot! Good luck!

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    Good luck! I hope you are on the other side and resting comfortably! If not, push that pain med button!

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    Good luck ?

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    Hope all went well! Good luck on your new adventure!
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    Best of luck!!!

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    Everything went well I just had really bad gas pains on my left abdomen area and shoulders when I breathe in. Everyone keeps saying it’s normal but I always wonder if it’s a leak. I can’t even sleep on my left side or I get a sharp pain and if I get up it’s like a spasm of pain
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    2 hours ago, Mark P3 said:

    Everything went well I just had really bad gas pains on my left abdomen area and shoulders when I breathe in. Everyone keeps saying it’s normal but I always wonder if it’s a leak. I can’t even sleep on my left side or I get a sharp pain and if I get up it’s like a spasm of pain

    Recovery is temporary. Do everything they tell you to. Good luck!

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    Morning how did it go
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    Talk to your doctors about any issues and hang in there. It’s well worth it.

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    Good luck!!!!! Welcome to the club!
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    I had gas pains for a few days...and sleeping on my side was out of the question for about a week (and I'm a side sleeper!)

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