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elleng

(136,833 posts)
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 05:04 PM Jul 2023

***Home from Johns Hopkins, surgery DONE!!!

Now cool of the house, organize a few things, and prepare for post-op visits to GP, tomorrow and Monday. Details later. LOVE Hopkins' staff.

HOT here, so will take a while to settle in, and wait for TYLENOL acetaminophen to kick in, had to go to grocery store to pick it up (with wound covering 'hidden' by a cap. My head/hair does not look great NO pain of note, really. but slight ache in my side.

Onward!!!

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***Home from Johns Hopkins, surgery DONE!!! (Original Post) elleng Jul 2023 OP
Yippee! MOMFUDSKI Jul 2023 #1
I love JH mercuryblues Jul 2023 #2
+1 MLAA Jul 2023 #4
Thanks for the good news !!! Karadeniz Jul 2023 #3
Yeah, what a relief to get that done and behind you as you now move through recovery. MLAA Jul 2023 #5
Great! And to have this behind you question everything Jul 2023 #6
Wishing you a quick recovery JohnSJ Jul 2023 #7
I am wishing you a fast and complete recovery LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2023 #8
No excuses I need osprey pictures Botany Jul 2023 #9
OLDIES, sorry all I could grab at the moment. elleng Jul 2023 #14
terrific photos! Glad to hear everything went well! Now rest...recover... CTyankee Jul 2023 #21
Now, can we picture you with your feet up, recuperating? duhneece Jul 2023 #35
Good idea, but t'storm just began, so chair w river view and feet up is OUTSIDE! elleng Jul 2023 #36
Better yet. Outside is delicious duhneece Jul 2023 #37
Good for you, EllenG! cilla4progress Jul 2023 #10
I thought about you and prayed for you all day yesterday -- so relieved you posted this! fierywoman Jul 2023 #11
Thanks for thinking of me. This is 'funny,' I awoke in a big room, not knowing where I was, elleng Jul 2023 #15
Happy to hear this MontanaMama Jul 2023 #12
I'm so glad you are OK mgardener Jul 2023 #13
💐🫶🏽💐 blm Jul 2023 #16
Always pleased with service at JH Sailingdiver Jul 2023 #17
Wonderful news, elleng! thatcrowwoman Jul 2023 #18
I prayed for you, my sister. 🩷 sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #19
Good news! area51 Jul 2023 #20
HURRAY!!!! 😁 ShazzieB Jul 2023 #22
Wonderful news Ellen! ❤️ Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2023 #23
Glad you're home. Solly Mack Jul 2023 #24
Vibes for swift and complete recovery! niyad Jul 2023 #25
Excellent. 2naSalit Jul 2023 #26
Great news! Best wishes for fast healing. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #27
Wishing you the best of health and a speedy recovery from the surgery. LoisB Jul 2023 #28
Go reeeeeeeeeally easy on yourself, elleng. calimary Jul 2023 #29
That's excellent news!!! Iggo Jul 2023 #30
So happy to hear this! bronxiteforever Jul 2023 #31
So happy it went well and hope you have a speedy recovery! Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #32
Good news, Elleng! TdeV Jul 2023 #33
Best wishes, elleng. Kath2 Jul 2023 #34

mercuryblues

(15,261 posts)
2. I love JH
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 05:12 PM
Jul 2023

Take care of yourself.

The picture of your view for tonight should be of your feet up.

MLAA

(18,669 posts)
5. Yeah, what a relief to get that done and behind you as you now move through recovery.
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 05:26 PM
Jul 2023

Sending you wonderful vibes to bring you comfort and healing 💕

elleng

(136,833 posts)
14. OLDIES, sorry all I could grab at the moment.
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:40 PM
Jul 2023

Will post/re-post more recent ones later. Thanks for the request!



'Miss Liberty' on nest.


Osprey chick


2 chicks and adult osprey


En Garde!

duhneece

(4,263 posts)
35. Now, can we picture you with your feet up, recuperating?
Fri Jul 7, 2023, 10:55 AM
Jul 2023

Or would that be an alternative fact?

duhneece

(4,263 posts)
37. Better yet. Outside is delicious
Fri Jul 7, 2023, 02:52 PM
Jul 2023

I came up to the mountains, National Park outside of Cloudcroft, NM.
It’s hot in La Luz, outside of Alamogordo.
I had to euthanize my 17 year old beloved dog two days ago. I’m simply fractured so I guess I’m recuperating, too.

fierywoman

(8,131 posts)
11. I thought about you and prayed for you all day yesterday -- so relieved you posted this!
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:35 PM
Jul 2023

May your recovery be quick, complete and easy.

elleng

(136,833 posts)
15. Thanks for thinking of me. This is 'funny,' I awoke in a big room, not knowing where I was,
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:44 PM
Jul 2023

waited and waited for action, finally felt my abdomen, felt something, thought O WOW, I'll bet I'm in recovery! It was OVER!!!

MontanaMama

(24,087 posts)
12. Happy to hear this
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:35 PM
Jul 2023

and happy for YOU! Rest easy knowing this is behind you. Messed up hair, don’t care!

Sailingdiver

(187 posts)
17. Always pleased with service at JH
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:52 PM
Jul 2023

They always provided great care and my physicians always CARED for me, their patient.

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
18. Wonderful news, elleng!
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 06:54 PM
Jul 2023

Take good care of yourself and sleep well in your own bed tonight.
Sweet dreams, and may you awake refreshed and on the mend.

May your chart continue to note “Resting comfortably in no apparent distress” throughout your recovery. Holding you in the light and sending you some sweet Shalom, peace be with you.
🕊thatcrowwoman

ShazzieB

(18,925 posts)
22. HURRAY!!!! 😁
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 07:08 PM
Jul 2023

So glad to hear you're home and doing great. I was never truly worried, knowing what a truly great, world class hospital was going to be handling your care, but it's wonderful nonetheless to hear you're home and on the mend.

calimary

(84,606 posts)
29. Go reeeeeeeeeally easy on yourself, elleng.
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 07:41 PM
Jul 2023

And give yourself PLENTY of permission to do that! You deserve it.

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