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 I came home today. The CT scan showed nothing abnormal in the liver. The ultrasound showed nothing like blood clots in the legs. I am only on 500 mg of Tylenol for pain medicine. I have to give myself a daily shot of a blood thinner to help prevent blood clots. I took an hour long nap when we first got home, then I ate some dinner, then I took another short nap. Deb went out and there was a driveway party, so she came back and got me, and paraded me around in the golf cart like the pope. 30 or more people came up to me to say how amazing I looked and to wish me a speedy recovery.  Right now I am in the recliner, with a cat sleeping on me and I’m gonna take a nap. I am just so overwhelmed with happiness to be home, and to be starting phase 2 of the recovery.

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  1. Terry MercerMarch 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM

    All great news. Take it easy and get better. You’ve got plenty of friends if you need something.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 7:07 PM

    Welcome home Jim!

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    1. Rosemary and SteveMarch 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM

      Welcome home Jim!

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    2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 7:33 PM

      Jim,

      Glad to hear that your recovery is going well. Continue to rest. After your long surgery your body needs rest.

      I look forward to more good news for your recovery.

      Jack

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    3. Natasha ChercoMarch 24, 2023 at 8:47 PM

      This is wonderful Jim!! So happy for you! Take care and take it easy. I will continue praying for your full and speedy recovery.

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  3. Carol HutchisonMarch 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM

    I was so happy to see you where you belong - home in Bradford! You look amazing!♥️♥️

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  4. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM

    Like the Pope! I love this!! So happy you are home & on the mend!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2023 at 7:09 AM

    Prayers are answered ❤️ Glad that you are home 😊

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  6. AnonymousMarch 25, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    Welcome home!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2023 at 8:47 AM

    Welcoming home, Jim! When you are feeling better, we’ll have to get together and play cards.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    Glad to see Debbie at the driveway party for a short visit. ❤️

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  9. Kathleen MaddaloneMarch 26, 2023 at 8:47 AM

    So happy to hear of your progress! You have a great team behind you at home and hospital!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 28, 2023 at 1:05 PM

    Yea buddy. Great to hear. - CHI

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