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PATTIRUF

KyleesNan
KyleesNan
In the hospital for her surgery. Just got there. Posting on facebook.
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For those of us, like me, without facebook, could you keep us posted and tell her we wish her the best & a speedy recovery! Thank you!

Hugs

Joni
Sue825
Sue825
Yes, her daughter Chrissy was at the hospital waiting with her. I'm sure she will let us know. If she doesn't come on DS, we can relay the messages from facebook.

Patti, I'm so proud of you, and praying big time for a speedy recovery!
Love & hugs, Sue
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deleted_user
Patti, You are so brave and I will be praying for your speedy recovery.
Love and Hugs,
Nellie
loveanhugs
loveanhugs
Hope all goes well for you Patti,will be thinking of you.

Hugs
Ellen.
KyleesNan
KyleesNan
Latest word was she was out of surgery about 11pm and they were waiting for the doctor. What a Christmas Blessing for Patti and her loved ones.
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Patti:
I wish you a very speedy recovery and You and all Your family a VERY Merry and Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Wes
KyleesNan
KyleesNan
The latest post (Mon. 12/14) reported she was awake, doing well and breathing on her own.
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deleted_user
Shirley, That is wonderful news.It sounds like Patti is doing great. What a wonderful Christmas gift to her family. Get well soon Patti, you are in all our hearts and prayers.

Love and Blessings,

Nellie
deleted_user
deleted_user
What a wonderfull Christmas present for us all, but especially for her family!

As others have said, she's in our hearts and thoughts with good wishes for a full and complete recovery!

Hugs

Joni
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello Patti:

Just a note to wish you a very speedy recovery. Will keep you in my prayers!
Sue825
Sue825
Latest word, Monday night, was that she was off the respirator, and sitting in a chair, and starting physical therapy already! Patti rocks!
Hugs, Sue
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gooooooo patti!!!! this sounds fantastic! i'm sooo happy for her. she'll be pedaling that bike faster and faster now. we won't be able to catch her. yeah!!!!
take care and breathe deep
margaret
ramothsrider
ramothsrider
This is so exciting. It sounds like Patti doing very well and will recuperate quickly. My prayers and thoughts are with her.
pattiruf
pattiruf
Hi everyone It's me. I feel great. I'm still in the hospital & the doctors are expecting to release me this weekend. My oxygen levels are at 95-96%. I was able to walk without oxygen. Myron... you are soooo out of my life now. I received my single lung translant on Sunday December 13, 2009. This is the best Christmas EVER. Thanks for all your hugs, ksses & prayers thoroughout this ordeal.
Sue825
Sue825
I still can't believe you'll only be in the hospital 2 weeks. That's truly amazing and wonderful! I'm so happy for you Patti. Have the BEST Christmas ever! Love & and gentle hug, Sue