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 They took the catheter out at 12:15. I ate lunch at 12:45. I was able to eat one and a half grilled cheese and about half of my order of french fries. I still have the main drain in from the surgery scar, it is looking like I will be going home with that, because it is still producing a lot of liquid.  The nurse said that we won’t know for sure if I’m going home tomorrow until I pass some checks tomorrow. Hopefully I might be able to get out of here by noon, but I really won’t know until the morning. Deb is here now, we went for a walk, now I’m gonna take a nap.


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  1. Carol HutchisonMarch 23, 2023 at 3:04 PM

    You are so sweet! The BEST EVER! So proud of you and how you’re doing. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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  2. Andrea WalenMarch 23, 2023 at 3:49 PM

    Go, Jimmy, go!!! ❤️🙏❤️

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  3. Kate HrachMarch 23, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    Love to hear all the good news!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM

    So glad all is going well!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM

    👍🏻🙏❤️

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  6. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM

    That’s great keep going 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  7. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM

    I'll organize a team to break you out if they won't set you free.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 12:16 AM

    Really sucks to read this Jim and find out what your effed up pink Monday is about. You've got this, cause I need more hilarious photos. Sláinte. Chirish.

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