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Shalee - I am very excited for you as well.

I saw from another post from you about the "hunch" and the no showers. You will be fine. I am almost 6 weeks out and still haven't had a shower!!!! I miss the hot Water, but I have a good hand held so I can lean over the tub (mostly standing straight with a slight lean) so I can wash my hair.

After a day or two, I don't think you will have touble with stairs, just take it easy. If your surgeon says no activity other than bathroom - believe him and stick to it!!

Pamper yourself this week and get in all the pleasure you can!!!!

Good luck!!

Jacquie

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Thanks Jacquie,

Oh my 6 weeks, I am already fretting over 2 weeks.... It's weird how some Dr's say ok to showers with your drains and others say NO WAy at all.

WOW only 3 more days!!! I can't believe it.

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Hi guys - good luck. about the "hunch" I was told at first to walk hunched but now I am allowed to walk straight. I start off in the morning all tall and happy but by about midday I am hunching over again. Slowly but surely!

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You are almost there!! we are fixing to enter the flatlands together. I hope it is as beautiful and wonderful as we here!!!!

WOW it seems like a dream right now. 3 days!!! At least we can compare battle stories.:biggrin: I have been cooking and freezing food all weekend so my family wont starve, (like they would) But they think they would.

Do you have someone to help you with the little guys?

My Ps wants me to stay out near his office for a week, but we booked a room for 3 nights and plan on coming home Monday. But if I can't sleep or get comfy at the hotel I told my hubby he is to bring me home to my recliner!!:tongue2:

Off to the dentist.

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My 2 year old will be at my inlaws for 10 days (if I can live without him that long). My 9 year old will be at a friends over the weekend and then back home. I live in the same town as my doctor so I will be coming home. I taked about freezing food but Dh won't get it out and cook it, so I am giving them Sonic cash to eat on till I get up and about. I am making Mexican chicken stew and chili to have for me when I get home. I can't wait!!!!

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Good luck to the both of you on your upcoming surgeries. I am soooo jealous!:tongue2: I can't wait until I lose all my weight and get rid of my belly flap.:biggrin:

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I just got off the phone with the tissue donation place, WOW they ask alot of questions. I'm like if you want it you can have it!!! I really don't care what you do with it.

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How are you today??? Are you leaving in the morning, or will you be spending the night away from home tonight!! I am so excited for you. It is finally here. Saying and prayer for you...

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Whooohoooo!!!!! One more day!!!!!!!!

Tracy, Yes one more day, wow it's finally here. I Can't believe it. How did your other consult go?

How are you today??? Are you leaving in the morning, or will you be spending the night away from home tonight!! I am so excited for you. It is finally here. Saying and prayer for you...

I'm good, a bit nervous, but I have alot to do today to keep me occupied. Mani/Pedi, hair trim, finish packing, the gym. We are going to leave at 3:30am as we have to be at the surgery center by 6:00. Thanks for all the excitment,support and prayers!!! And I will see you on the other side!

Good luck Shalee!!!!!

Thanks Foofy, my fellow Nov. Nymph!!!

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