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    Update on shoulder surgery

    Well, it's all set for next Wednesday. I've got my cryo-pac shoulder harness with a blue "cold pack". I've been talking to a friend who had the same thing done. She's given me pointers on what to expect, and to make sure I ask the anesthesiologist to do a "pain block" before I leave the OR which lasts up to 24 hours.

    To say I'm NOT nervous would be a lie. While my knee surgery was a piece of cake, my friend said to expect pain. My son in law will be driving me to the hospital and picking me up. I'll be staying at my friend Carol's house (she's a nurse and insisted for at least a couple days) so I won't be alone. I highly doubt I'll be able to get the harness on by myself. My oldie but goodies Bartie and Elan will be going to my friend Nancy's house while I'm at Carol's. She'll medicate them and make sure they're comfortable. My other cats will be fine. My neighbor will look in on them while I'm gone.

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    We'll all be thinking of you!
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    Donna, good luck. Remember, everyone reacts to pain differently. I hope you can keep an open mind, and remember things might not be as bad as someone else said.

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    Best wishes to you, Donna, with the surgery! It sounds like you have prepared well and have many good people around helping you and looking out for you and your cats.

    We are sending along loads of love and healing energies and positive vibes!

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    Good luck!
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    Hope all went well, Donna! I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!



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    Oh Donna my friend, i am so sorry you have had to have surgery, i might be following your footsteps myself yet, still having a big problem with my shoulder,i will be thinking of you, yes i have heard it is no walk in the park hon, but you are a tough cookie and you will get through it, say's me the biggest coward out.

    please when you can let us know how you are, i wish you all the best dear friend and i hope this makes you better and you make a good and speedy recovery, HUGS.
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    I hope that everything goes well and that you heal up quickly. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

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    Good luck Donna!

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    Best of luck on your surgery. Will say a prayer that you get through it and get back to your old self quickly. {{hugs}}

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    Donna, I will go and light a candle for you for a pain free and speedy recovery.
    All good thoughts and prayers offered for you.

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    Heal quickly and well! I hope the pain is much less than you expected.
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    We are all sending you more prayers and loads of warm healing energies, Donna.
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

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    Hope it all goes well!

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    Hi everyone!!! It's done and over. Everything went well. Doctor said the bone spur was bigger than anticipated. I'm now recuperating at my daughter's house till tomorrow. Had to farm out my two oldies but goodies to my friend's house so she could medicate them. They'll be there until I gain use of my right arm.

    I won't be on very much for the next week. But I'll be back.

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!

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