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Old 11-03-2008, 12:06 PM
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Gallbladder gone... Outpatient On...

Late Friday night I had my gallbladder removed, the surgery went well. The next evening they sent me home and I was so happy, you see I was ready to get away from Nurse Ratchet.
Wednesday I will begin Intensive Outpatient Program for my depression. I will also begin seeing my one on one therapist. I am really looking forward to it, I feel as if a weigh has been lifted off my shoulders even before beginning the program.
I wanted all of you to know that I owe so much of this to you; I may have never gone to the psychiatrist if it weren’t for my good friends here at SR.

Love and hugs, Suzette
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I am so glad your feeling better. And even happier your getting some help.
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I'm glad the surgery went well, and I'm pleased to see you'll be getting help for your depression. I've suffered from it for years, but finally enjoy a reprieve of sorts now that I'm taking care of it rather than pretending it's not there or by drinking it into a corner.

Get lots of rest, Suzette, and be gentle with yourself.
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physical effects the mental Toomuch...I am very happy for you
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Old 11-03-2008, 12:18 PM
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Wow, Suzette!!!

Way to take care of business. I feel so happy for you that I won't bother to find the words.

I hope you find therapy as rewarding as I do, although mine is not nearly intensive. I finally found a practitioner in this remote community that I can actually look forward to seeing.

I think you will learn to accept the fact that you are a wonderful person, doing her best, in very trying circumstances. It's all there, you simply need to discover it.

Of the many whom I know that had their gallbladder removed, almost all found it transforming, physically. We can learn (especially us drunks and addicts) to live with levels of toxicity in our bodies that most cannot tolerate, or would not.

Great news. Rest up and be as honest with your therapist as you are with so many of us.

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Great news!

BTW, I tried to send a PM but your inbox was full.
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Old 11-03-2008, 12:23 PM
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So good to hear that you keep walking the path to your recovery Suzette!
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I'm so happy you're feeling better! I had you in my thoughts. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

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I'm glad the gallbladder thing went well Suzette, and I'm thrilled about your IOP...

and welcome back too!

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Old 11-03-2008, 01:24 PM
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I'm glad you are getting help.

Heal quickly.
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Old 11-03-2008, 01:25 PM
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Really am happy to hear that your surgery went well Suzette. Sounds like you are moving ahead, strong in your recovery with plans to attend OP. That's wonderful. Make sure you take it easy and take good care of yourself too.
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Really glad to hear you so positive again Suzette - you sound like your wonderful recovering "self" again! Thanks for keeping us posted - keep on taking good care of yourself! You are in my prayers!

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Thanks for the update! Glad to hear things went well and your reaching out for help. I wish the best for you and hope things only continue getting better!

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You sound good and it sounds like you are on the right track. Continue to take good care of yourself.

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((Suzette))

I'm glad the surgery went well, and you are feeling better mentally and physically.

I'm REALLY glad about the therapy and IOP...it's time for YOU to realize what a precious treasure you truly are.

Hugs and prayers!

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Old 11-03-2008, 02:26 PM
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It's great to hear you're getting the all the care you need & deserve.
Sending support and prayers that you will be feeling better soon.
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Delighted your surgery went well and that other things are looking up as well.

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Glad to hear you are okay! Please take care of yourself.
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