Updates from Dad: Post-op Day 2

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Hello. tolerating soft diet. sitting up in a chair and ambulating down hall with assistance. family into visit at 2 P.M. Mom will be staying with me until I'm discharged in 2 days assuming I continue to improve. on oral pain medication now.

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  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Thank you for updating. I hope recovery continues and Amanda is discharged on schedule, and back home soon to complete her come back. She has a lot of people rooting for her. Good luck

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