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Sammict

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sam's surgery went well!
« on: February 05, 2009, 04:09:13 pm »
hello everyone

I am sam's daughter, she asked that i keep you all updated on her surgery and progress.  The surgery was an absolute success!  The doctors were able to remove the entire tumor without any complications.  I was able to see her about 3 hours afterward and she seems to be doing very well.  She was able to talk in between sleep, she was experiencing some pain but that was to be expected.  All in all everything went very well and i would just like to thank you for all your support throughout the last year.  It has been a great help to her and and i would just like to thank you all from the bottom of  my heart!

danielle
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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2009, 04:17:23 pm »
Daniell:

Thanks so much for taking the time to update us on your mom's AN surgery outcome.  I'm delighted to learn of her good news!  Please tell her we're rooting for her and she's now an official 'Postie'.  I hope she'll rest as much as possible, be home soon and have a smooth recovery.  :)

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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2009, 04:39:27 pm »
Yea!  Congratulations on a successful surgery outcome!  Like steve likes to say, the first 3 days don't count..  Now begins the healing part of the journey which may be slow and tedious at times.  Patience, patience, patience..  That goes for the one who had surgery as well as the caregivers.  You all will be in our thought and here for questions as they come.  Welcome Sam to "Postieland" for us!  Thanks for the update!

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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2009, 08:09:11 pm »
Thanks for the update.  Go Sam!  ;D
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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2009, 10:24:30 pm »
Wonderful news! Thanks for the update, Danielle!

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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2009, 10:36:47 pm »
Hi Danielle,

Thanks for the update on your mom.  I'm very glad to hear things went well and she is now on the road to recovery.  Looking forward to heariing from Sam when she is up to it.  In the meantime tell her to rest and nap as much as possible.  I hope you're planning to pamper her, she deserves it afrer all she's been through.

Senidng healing wishes her way,
Wendy
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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2009, 12:43:00 am »
Thanks for the great news, Danielle.  Wish your mom the best for us.
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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2009, 06:27:10 am »
Hey Danielle and thank you for finding time and energy to keep us updated on Sam... please extend wellness wishes for me... and congrats for being a "Postie" (she'll know) and most of all, to take it easy and hang in there. Wishes for a speedy recovery... and also, take time for yourself as well.

Congrats Sam! You did it, you Postie! :)

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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2009, 09:34:08 am »
Hip hip hurray!
Let's raise a toastie!!
Our sweet gal Sam
Is now a Postie!!!

It's all down hill from here!!

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Re: sam's surgery went well!
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2009, 07:45:27 am »
Danielle -

thank you so much for updating us on your mom's surgery.

We always worry about our "family members" and can't wait to hear that they are doing well  ;D

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