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Welcome Back Patti (jerseyangel)!

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lonewolf
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Welcome back, Patti! I just realized that you're posting again. I hope your recovery is going well and that you're getting back on your feet. Although I hope you're taking it easy and letting your hubby wait on you.

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Thank you Liz :)

It's good to be back and doing something "normal" again :lol: There's so much I'm not supposed to be doing right now--and I'm beginning to get a little bored.

Everything is going well--saw the doctor on Tuesday and she said that everything was looking fine. Now, it's just a matter of taking the time out to heal. Each day it gets a bit better.

How are you? Are you fully recovered from your surgery?

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Oh Yeah! You are so casual about having some major heinous surgery, and you slip back into the role of gentle moderator so easily that I totally forgot how empty it felt without you!

Welcome back!

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darlindeb25
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Yeah, welcome back, I just realized I spoke with you this morning too.

lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
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Thank you Liz :)

It's good to be back and doing something "normal" again :lol: There's so much I'm not supposed to be doing right now--and I'm beginning to get a little bored.

Everything is going well--saw the doctor on Tuesday and she said that everything was looking fine. Now, it's just a matter of taking the time out to heal. Each day it gets a bit better.

How are you? Are you fully recovered from your surgery?

Glad to hear you're getting bored - that's a good sign. I hope you can find enough "stuff" to do to keep you occupied.

I'm doing well, thanks. I'm still a little tender, but am back to all normal activities. We got 6 inches of snow Wednesday night so we're off school. My van doesn't handle well in the snow, so yesterday the kids and I walked 2-1/2 miles to my in-laws' to get our sleds (stored there since we don't get much snow) and then walked a bit more to get to my SIL's house to go sledding with the cousins. I don't know how many times I walked back up the 1/8 mile hill dragging that sled behind me, but I realized last night that I'm completely back to normal. (My kids pointed out that I was the only mom actually sledding. I couldn't help myself - I have an old Yankee Clipper sled that still goes really fast and it brought back such good memories.)

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Patti, you don't know how much you have been missed! Hope you are feeling better.

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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Thank you Liz :)

It's good to be back and doing something "normal" again :lol: There's so much I'm not supposed to be doing right now--and I'm beginning to get a little bored.

Everything is going well--saw the doctor on Tuesday and she said that everything was looking fine. Now, it's just a matter of taking the time out to heal. Each day it gets a bit better.

Well good to hear alls ok! :D

It must be getting frustrating for you not doing stuff - I remember my Mum hated it!! <_<

....but necessary for you to heal asap :)

Take care Patti! :)

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Oh Yeah! You are so casual about having some major heinous surgery, and you slip back into the role of gentle moderator so easily that I totally forgot how empty it felt without you!

:lol: I know, can you believe it? I would be on here, posting away in whining, dramatic rants about my surgery and pain :ph34r: And she just goes about everything, stoically and quietly, lovely sort of regal moderator that she is!!

Very glad to have you back, Patti. :)

jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
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Welcome back!! hope you are feeling okay!

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Patti, it's so good to see you're back and feeling well. You were sorely missed.

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
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Welcome back Patti :D

jaten Enthusiast
jaten
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Welcome back!!! We missed you tremendously.

marciab Enthusiast
marciab
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I was just wondering how you were doing ? I started to hijack a thread and decided not too :P

How long has it been since your surgery ? Are you up yet ? Back to vacuuming ? :blink:

It took me forever to get over my gall bladder surgery. They took it out thinking it might help my stomach pains. DUH !! I was still eating gluten so the surgery basically just made me even more miserable ...

Aren't you glad you are gluten free ??? Marcia

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Viola 1
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Hi Patti, it's much too soon for you to be vacuuming :o You should still be regulated to the computer and the couch :lol:

How's hubby doing with his new house keeping duties anyway?

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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gosh I can't believe I missed this thread..

WELCOME BACK FRIEND.

It wasn't the same with out you.

hugs

Judy

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi Marcia and Shirley :D

I'm recovering a little bit each day. I can sit comfortably in a chair now, so I'm on the forum more.

No, I haven't vaccumed! The doctor said 4 weeks--my son has been taking care of that. Between him and my husband, I'm in very good hands ;)

I am glad I'm gluten-free! At least that's one thing I don't have to worry about :lol:

Too bad that the "trigger" can't work in reverse......

num1habsfan Rising Star
num1habsfan
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i finally got time to post in this thread too (dont worry i never forgot)

*HUGS*

I missed you Patti!!

~ lisa ~

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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i finally got time to post in this thread too (dont worry i never forgot)

*HUGS*

I missed you Patti!!

~ lisa ~

I know you didn't forget :) Hugs back to you!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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Too bad that the "trigger" can't work in reverse......

Yeah that would be good!!

Surgery or trauma sending celiac disease into remission ...great idea!! ...if only!! :lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Yeah that would be good!!

Surgery or trauma sending celiac disease into remission ...great idea!! ...if only!! :lol:

I know! I said that to my husband--he just shook his head and said "I don't think so".

A girl can dream :rolleyes:

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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You can tell I haven't been on here much if I totally missed this thread for 1 week.

Glad you're able to be on more and feeling pretty good. :)

Good for you for letting hubby and son take care of things. You'll be back in the saddle in no time.

HUGS.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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It's good to have you back!

bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
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Welcome back Patti,

Its so much nicer when your here. Your a kind person.

Gail

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