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Shirley Howerton posted an update
14 years ago (August 9, 2011)
Wow, its hard to keep track of time...some things are still a little foggy. This morning I did a 20 min. walk outside around the block twice. ..a. big improvement. Yesterday was my post op visit...lungs better and I've lost the 9 pounds of fluid..Yeah!! My I & R (blood... Read more.
Shirley Howerton posted an update
14 years ago (August 6, 2011)
I cannot believe the amazing improvement after ONLY two days out of hospital. Entire body seems to be getting back to normal......got my "smile" back in my walk, my voice back to normal, appetite back to normal, sleeping normal, breathing much, much better. Today I'm doing 2-15 min walks instead... Read more.
Shirley Howerton posted an update
14 years ago (August 4, 2011)
Hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Now , I know I need to watch my salt....but this was a must. My sister and I laughed ....our focus will be where and what to eat, and of course, our walks. It is very nice here in the atrium room... Read more.

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