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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (3672)

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@coffeebean

Debra - I also want to join your gratitude group. Last March I ended up having 2 surgeries in 3 days. One was for a bowel blockage, the other for a broken leg that happened when I fell off the front porch on my way to the doctor. My daughter was there and helped me get to the doctor anyway. We didn’t know my leg was broken at that time. Following the surgeries I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic I was taking for the bowel surgery. I had a heart attack and 2 grand mal seizures. I was in the hospital 2 months and because of the seizures was unable to drive for 6 months. I am very grateful not to have any lasting disabilities as a result of what happened and will be having an ostomy reversal in January. The support I received from my children and friends has been phenomenal. My dtr,who lives in the same town, has been my angel.
Bi know I am very fortunate to have survived and want to be part of your gratitude group. I believe gratitude is the key to living our best life.

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@coffeebean
I know your post was directed to Debra, but I just wanted to welcome you to Mayo Connect and to our cybertable here where we are posting about gratitude. I can see that you are very grateful for the support you have received and I am glad that you have joined us!

@coffeebean - Welcome to Connect! And welcome to our Gratitude Group. You will find some amazing people here with open arms and loving hearts that are just overflowing with support for each other. Please do join us. We are just trying to post each day what we are grateful for and to encourage each other in this gratitude journey. Your ordeal sounds daunting. What you have been through is almost unimaginable - and yet you still find gratitude for your daughter, your other children & friends, for not having lasting disabilities, and for just surviving. You are an inspiration. Sending you peace and good wishes that all goes well with your upcoming ostomy reversal. Has your broken leg healed so you are driving now?