At Mon, 5 Aug 2002, Shane Eslick wrote:
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>Hi Everyone
>
>Jo, is doing well considering. The first couple of days as you know are
>up and down, so far I can tell you that since no saline has been used to
>extend the abdominal wall, Jo did not experience bloating and the pain
>associated with that :-). Over the last day or so since she started
>moving around her pre-surgery leg pain has become more evident.
>
>Jo felt pain in the upper stomach area even after a considerable amount
>of laxatives, an X-ray this morning that showed a blockage still
>remained in the small bowel so the focus continues to relieve that and
>free up the bowel.
>
>Still some surgery pain, so we are still waiting for that to settle for
>a truer picture. Pain medication has also been reduced to assist with
>the bowel and withdrawal.
>
>Jo remains optimistic and keen to compare her two recent surgeries and
>their outcomes.
>
>Jo sends her love, thanks and prayers to each of you! :-)(K)(K)
>
>Warm Regards
>Shane Eslick