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I sat at the airport on Monday and posted an update, which, hmmmm, didn't post. So here's a brief update.

I was discharged on Saturday, a day later than planned because of nausea. My room mate from the hospital, Amanda, dad Greg was so nice he drove us to my cousin's house a few km away. We relaxed and watched cable tv - a big treat for us - we have 2 channels at home. (we won't pay to watch tv) I got outside to walk both days we were there - very good. And when we got to the airport I walked from the taxi to the ferry and all the way to check in before getting a wheelchair to take me through the terminal. The flight was rough - turbulence - but we made it home.

I'm settling into a routine of rest, walking and getting back to "normal". My pain is not too bad and manage it without taking the top-up medications. And oh the morphine is hard on my tummy!!!! I fluctuate between D and C, but OMG, I've never had to take a laxative and stool softeners before. It was a very miserable night last night. Feeling better now thank goodness.

I want to thank all my friends "who just stand by" and sent me prayers and best wishes during all of this. I still have a lot of healing to do, but I'm on my way!! I have a follow up with my surgeon in Toronto on August 30th and then I will have my return to work day decided.

Wishing everyone a wonderful happy tummy day!!

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Cassandra

Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.

IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!

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