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To: Red Badger; cherry; ThereisnotanILGOP; IC Ken; Chainmail; tet68; whinecountry; SaveFerris; ...

Hi,

This is the first mass message I ever sent here.

All of the prayers and support meant a lot to me during the bout in hospital and I cannot thank any of you enough. I’ve been home almost a week and slowly getting more stable each day.

Home nurse visits have gone well checking on my wound vac and ostomy bag. I’m still getting used to both. I had a physical therapy person come by and he was impressed all things considered.

The surgeon says I’m repairable and he can make me as mediocre as before. He’s apparently fixed worse. At least that round shouldn’t require IICU and a mountain of support. A few days and a release from what I remember from the discussions.

Later next week I have my first follow-up with him.

Reversal or repair at the beginning was estimated at 3 to 6 months.

All I can do is take it day by day.

My wife has done a 1st rate job of taking care of me here and I would be sunk without her.

Many people have offered to help in any way they can. I’ve had to actually accept some. I’m an independent type and that part is tough sometimes.


125 posted on 01/29/2022 11:50:20 AM PST by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: wally_bert

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126 posted on 01/29/2022 11:51:21 AM PST by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: wally_bert

So good to hear you’re on the mend! Take it easy and remember you have so many FRiends praying and pulling for you!


127 posted on 01/29/2022 11:53:43 AM PST by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: wally_bert

Booster prayers sent!


128 posted on 01/29/2022 11:55:28 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ( โ€œto defend themselves, they are using the same weapons with which they were struck.โ€Pope St. Pius X)
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To: wally_bert

Praying for an excellent outcome for you.


129 posted on 01/29/2022 11:56:16 AM PST by Veto! (Political Correctness offends me)
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To: wally_bert

Hang in there.


130 posted on 01/29/2022 11:58:12 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: wally_bert

Prayers that you continue doing well on your journey of recovery!


131 posted on 01/29/2022 12:07:10 PM PST by luvie (The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ)
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Continued prayers for your full recovery. ๐Ÿ™


132 posted on 01/29/2022 12:18:03 PM PST by Allegra
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โ€œThe surgeon says Iโ€™m repairable and he can make me as mediocre as beforeโ€โ€™

Well you havenโ€™t lost your sense of humor ๐Ÿ˜Š

Sending prayers for continued recovery ๐Ÿ™


134 posted on 01/29/2022 12:24:49 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: wally_bert

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.


137 posted on 01/29/2022 12:45:28 PM PST by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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To: wally_bert

Continued prayers.


140 posted on 01/29/2022 12:49:39 PM PST by sitetest (Professional patient. No longer mostly dead. Again. It's getting to be a habit.)
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Prayers and best wishes. I understand the part about not wanting to accept help. Charity is a two way street, and by gratefully accepting their help you are helping them to grow in charity. Get well soon!


141 posted on 01/29/2022 12:52:07 PM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: wally_bert

Praying for healing and a full recovery.


142 posted on 01/29/2022 1:22:48 PM PST by Trillian
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Praying for you, Mate!


144 posted on 01/29/2022 1:45:41 PM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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Glad you are on the mend, WB!!!


145 posted on 01/29/2022 2:14:19 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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So glad you are doing better

I get it. Iโ€™m stubborn too


146 posted on 01/29/2022 2:34:38 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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Continuing to pray for your full recovery.


147 posted on 01/29/2022 2:42:07 PM PST by 2nd amendment mama (Self Defense is a Basic Human Right!)
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To: wally_bert

Thanks for the update. Continued prayers for your speedy recovery !


148 posted on 01/29/2022 2:52:09 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Plugs the Pedo - The Shart Heard 'Round The World)
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"I would be sunk without my wife"....

You're her Magnificent Hunk
That ain't no bunk
Keep up the fight
You'll be all right!
And I how I DO love your spunk !!!

Best wishes !

Leni/MinuteGal

149 posted on 01/29/2022 3:32:46 PM PST by MinuteGal (MAGA !!! MAGA !!! MAGA !!!)
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I wasn’t aware that you were having troubles, but prayers up for a speedy and complete recovery, my friend.


152 posted on 01/29/2022 7:32:08 PM PST by Viking2002 (Whatever.)
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To: wally_bert
we had a close friend go thru the exact thing you are going thru ...he had radiation then some chemo and then had the surgery...except the 6 weeks turned into longer because of covid delays....afterwards, he developed a bit of an ileus and it took him a while to get thru that....

but he's back to normal, eats like a monster and goes cross country skiing....

hang in there..

153 posted on 01/29/2022 11:06:17 PM PST by cherry
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