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[phesina]

Thanks, Ellie. They pulled the drain itself a few days after, but the incision has still been leaking some at the bottom. The surgeon considered doing a wash Tuesday morning but then decided to discharge me because he thought things looked better that it will be reabsorbed. I'm to see him again Monday, and if it still looks problematic, then he'll do the wash.

I just looked at your Squirrel thread. What sweeties!!!!!

Thanks for your encouragement. I am very depressed right now, to tell you the truth. I'd have to be extremely limited in my activity if I did go home now, but when I see him again I think I'll ask if home health assistance might do the job.

I still have stuff to rearrange and figure out what I'm going to do with, after the massive carpet-replacement job in the apartment which went into the week before the surgery.

I have a few questions for you by PM too, which I'll send as.

Thanks again, Ellie.

Pat

[Grace]

A couple of things to add to what Ellie said - walk, walk, walk. Can't stress that enough. Get up every 30 minutes or so and walk around the house. Go stand at the kitchen counter and go up on your toes, then back down. Repeat 30 times. You can sit in a straight chair and "march" with your legs. There are lots of small exercises you can do on your own with no special equipment.

There were times at the beginning that I wondered when I would be able to put on my shoes and socks - by myself. Time passes faster than you think it will.

Lots of

[phesina]

Thank you, Gretchen. Dr. Patel (surgeon) told me that too, walk as much as you are able.

[kaycountrygal]

Hello, I am so glad and relieved for you that your surgery went well and that now you're in rehab. Kay in NC