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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Home again........

My son and I got up at 3:15 and got to the surgery center in Chicago in record time with very little traffic on the tollway.  The surgery only took about 15 minutes and we were back home again by 10.  I feel like a new person without the radioactive plaque in my eye, almost normal except for the unwashed hair for 5 days (and another 2 before I can remedy that).  What a relief that this part is over and the next trip for a check up is 2 weeks away.  I really felt like an invalid for 5 days with that bulky bandage around my head with the lead shield.  I will be able to uncover my eye tomorrow and be back to my regular glasses.  One of the drs. said the double vision should correct itself fairly quickly.  I hope he is right.
As you can see in the photo, one of my 4 dark leaf cacti has a bloom just opening and another bud.  One other plant has one bud and the other 2 have nothing yet.  My orange plant doesn't have buds yet either.  I hope some of them are actually blooming for Christmas.

42 comments:

  1. Hi, Wanda. Glad to hear that you're feeling almost brand new. Hope all returns to normal very rapidly now.
    The important thing is that you can see the turkey!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    best, nadia

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  2. I'm so glad it all went well today! You may have felt like an invalid but you haven't been acting like one. I hope your visions straightens out soon.

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  3. Wanda, great news, and all done in time for your Thanksgiving. Hope the next few weeks go well for you.Cheers from Jean

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  4. Whew! Glad to hear that went off without a hitch!

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  5. Yes, so glad to hear your good news. One day at a time and so soon you will back doing all the things you love....and with squeaky clean hair. It will be wonderful. Hugs.

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  6. So pleased that every thing went well this morning! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family.

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  7. Great news Wanda! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  8. Bravo! So much to be thankful for.

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  9. Fingers crossed for continued good news!

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  10. glad to hear that you are feeling a bit back to normal and that all went well today - for sure you will feel better when you can wash your hair!!

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  11. Excellent news about the surgery! Thanks for the update!

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  12. Wonderful news! Have a joyful Thanksgiving!

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  13. Hooray! Great progress!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  14. Yay!! So glad to hear all went well. Continuing to think of you and a speedy recovery. As far as the hair, you can do a dry shampoo. It is available at any place that sells hair care products... Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.

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  15. So glad to hear you are feeling better.

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  16. Thrilled ... relieved ... continuing to pray for the very best possible outcome!

    MANY MANY MANY hugs!!!

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  17. So happy to hear your good news, Wanda. "Back to normal" is just around the corner. Blessings to you and your family this coming Thanksgiving.

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  18. So glad to hear things went well. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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  19. Your news sounds great. Here is to a speedy resolution of the double vision.
    I dont' know that I could stand the multi days without washing my hair. (I would be really scary looking)

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  20. I'm glad it's over and you are home. Oh my. I totally understand how you feel about your hair : )

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  21. You may have felt like an invalid, but you certainly didn't act like one. Glad it is almost over. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  22. I'm so glad it was quick and you're rid of that lead eyepatch! That is indeed something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

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  23. So happy to hear the positive news about your eye. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  24. It sounds like you feel soooo much better with that out. I hope the vision clears quickly. I hope they have good news for you at your next visit!!

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  25. So glad to hear that all went well today; it's no fun feeling like an invalid! Here's wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day...Julierose

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  26. Glad to hear things went well...prayers that they will
    continue on that road. Have a Happy and Healthy
    Holiday.

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  27. I enjoy your blog so much. I love the quilting, the cacti, your updates on your father, and your upbeat personality. You are an inspiration to more people than you could imagine! Thank you.

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  28. Glad that's over and hopefully your vision will correct itself soon!

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  29. Glad all went well. We need our Wanda who,gives us beautiful eye candy every day. Hugs!

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  30. Great news! And now, happiness is a good shampoo and a very Happy Thanksgiving with your family. You deserve to celebrate after all you've gone through. Sending best wishes your way.

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  31. So glad this leg of your recovery journey is going well. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well and quickly.

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  32. Great news! I am so relieved and happy for you.

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  33. So glad everything went well. Hope the double vision corrects itself soon. Love your cactus flower!

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  34. you are very brave! I'll keep your quick recovery in my top thoughts - take good care, Wanda,
    best,
    Jody

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  35. Wanda - I just caught up on your last two weeks. I'm sorry you can't visit your dad, and I'm glad the worst is behind you as far as your eye is concerned. I'll be praying for you both, and I wish you a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving, as much as it's possible. Take care, friend.
    Leslie :-)

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  36. So HAPPY FOR YOU ! ! ! !
    It's a Terrific Day ! ! !

    Best wishes for this Thanksgiving Day.

    hugs to all

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  37. Sounds like you are on your way to recovery and being as normal as you can be. ;-) Your cactus looks great. I was looking for an orange one but haven't found one yet.

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